JULY 17, 2018
Business relationships are essential to any organization. Join the Chamber and over 100 other business leaders and potential clients as we celebrate business and relationships at our 2018 summer celebration!

We will also be announcing the recipients of the 2018 Spotlight on Business Awards.

This unique event will be held at the Coors Light Landing Party Deck at Cheney Stadium. Festivities include:

  • Ballpark food and BEER
  • Chances to win Rainiers tickets and swag by playing games
  • Photos with Rhubarb the Rainiers Team Mascot
  • Music, networking, fun, sun and more!
Meet Will Shanahan

World Trade Center Intern
RAPID TRANSIT COMING TO TACOMA
After 18 months of discussions and planning, Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners have selected the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system as the preferred high-capacity transit.

The BRT which is slated to be completed in 2022, will begin in Downtown Tacoma at the Commerce Street Station, and will serve riders for 14.4 miles along the Pacific Avenue corridor to Spanaway, one of the busiest routes in the nation.

INCENTIVIZE YOUR EMPLOYEES WITH " LIVE CLOSE TO WORK"
Downtown On the Go’s Live Close to Work program provides financial incentives for downtown employees to live close to work, shortening commutes, and saving employers and employees money!

To learn more about this exciting new opportunity, contact Beka Burton.

And make sure you check out the promo video featuring the Chamber's own Director of Strategic Engagement , Jennifer Chernut.
SOUTH SOUND HOME TO STATE'S BEST PARK
Money Magazine recently published what most of us already know: Point Defiance is the best park in the state!

The national publication partnered with Yelp to create a list of the best parks in every state, and cited the, "forested hiking trails, sandy beaches, and a zoo," as just a few of the reasons to pay Point Defiance a visit.

CONNECT WITH THE ARTS COMMUNITY
Every third Thursday Tacoma comes out for a free art walk. Art spaces are a great way for business leaders to mingle with the community and make connections.
 
Visit 950 Gallery as "Study of Site and Space," a group exhibition curated by Allison Hyde, debuts this Thursday with an opening reception.
 
SUE'S TECH KITCHEN IS COMING TO TACOMA
This tech-fueled wonderland is the brain child of Randi Zuckerberg, serial entrepreneur, STEM enthusiast, and the visionary responsible for launching Facebook Live. Randi is passionate about increasing access to science, math, and technology for our youth, especially young girls.

Sue’s Tech Kitchen will feature STEM-related interactive displays including drone candy drops, 3-D smores, coding stations and much, MUCH more .

Join the Chamber to celebrate as we host the Sue's Tech Kitchen Launch Party August 23 rd from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Historic Tacoma Armory, where you can experience Sue’s Tech Kitchen before it opens.
 
BUILD BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
Chamber After-Hours is a monthly gathering where you are able to build relationships with small, medium, and large Chamber investors.

This is your chance to promote your organization, form strategic partnerships, and interact with new businesses .

Join us this Thursday, July 19th as the Courtyard by Marriott hosts this popular event.

CHAMBER RECOGNIZES REVITALIZATION EFFORTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Last Friday the Chamber announced the recipients of the 2018 New Tacoma Awards, which recognize business organizations and individuals making outstanding contributions to the revitalization of downtown Tacoma.

Ghilarducci Award , Recognizing new development, renovation, or beautification: Alma Mater Tacoma

Popham Award , Recognizing the individual that has done the most to build community spirit Dr. Ali Mordarres , University of Washington Tacoma

Public Places Award, Recognizing the best activation of a public park, open space, or area in the public right-of-way: Hilltop Street Fair

Schoenfeld Award, Recognizing exemplary performance of pizzazz as a retailer or restaurateur 7Seas Brewing

Union Station Award , Recognizing a leading organization, company, or individual that has built or sustained momentum for revitalization InfoBlox
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