Conceptualized by serial entrepreneur, producer, and bestselling author Randi Zuckerberg,
Sue's Tech Kitchen
is a STEM-fueled adventure for the mouth and mind that empowers kids to engage with tomorrow’s tech, and revolutionizes family dining in the process.
Sue's Tech Kitchen is coming to Tacoma August 24, 25, and 26th at the Historic Tacoma Armory. Visitors of all ages can enjoy 3D printed s'mores, robots controlled by candy, edible chemistry experiments, treat-delivering drones, and much more!
And make sure you join us for the Launch Party on August 23rd. Tacoma is the ONLY location on the west coast for this EXCLUSIVE edible experience and we want to celebrate! Engage with Chamber staff, sponsors, and business & community leaders at this one-of-a-kind event.
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SPACEWORKS SEEKS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALISTS
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Spaceworks Tacoma
is commissioning creative persons to engage Hilltop community members through pop-up outreach events.
These opportunities will gather data and get feedback from the Hilltop community members that will guide the streetscape design elements of the Martin Luther King Jr. Way sidewalk area, spanning from 6th Avenue to 19th Street. $2,000 stipend is available based on attendance and project completion. Deadline to apply is July 31st.
MORE INFORMATION HERE
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NEW PROGRAM AIMED AT SUPPORTING MILITARY SPOUSES
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Military spouses face unique challenges in their job search.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s
Hiring Our Heroes in
collaboration with USAA, the State of Washington, the City of Tacoma, and the Chamber announced the first statewide Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ). MSEEZ seeks to connect military spouses with companies committed to hiring them!
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FIND YOUR NEXT EMPLOYEE HERE!
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Camo2Commerce
offers several different employment and training programs for transitioning service members and active duty spouses including the WorkEx program.
Veteran-friendly companies can apply to host service members and spouses for an 8 week program. A successful WorkEx experience could lead to further support of a compensated on-the-job training for the service member or spouse.
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MEET JERROL ANONUEVO
SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTENT COORDINATOR
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TOOLS4EVER--SOUTH SOUND'S BEST KEPT SECRET?
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When we think of tech companies in the South Sound, many businesses come to mind. But one whose name you may not recognize, boasts more than 5 million clients in a variety of sectors, including education, health care, government and finance organizations, and employs more than 30 employees in family-wage jobs.
Puyallup's own
Tools4Ever
could be the south sound's best kept secret.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO KEYNOTE BREAKFAST
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Teachers educate our future workforce. Their students are our future business owners, Chamber members, and leaders.
The South County New Educators Breakfast, featuring Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chris Reykdahl
as keynote speaker, provides an opportunity for the educators to meet our local businesses, district superintendents, and Chamber members who support them in their important role of teaching the next generation of the business community.
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!
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Join the Chamber as we celebrate business and relationships at our 2018 summer celebration!
This unique event will be held at the Coors Light Landing Party Deck at Cheney Stadium. This is the perfect opportunity to build business relationships, meet referral partners, and engage with future clients.
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CREATE COMMUNITY, WIN PRIZES AT SCAVENGER HUNT
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If you love healthy competition, the chance to win cool prizes, and exploring downtown Tacoma, the
Walk Tacoma Scavenger Hunt
is for you! Taking place on August 1, the free hunt will send you on a journey through downtown to decode clues, do activities, and visit locations on foot, by bus and Link, or on a bike.
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View the Chamber's Award-Winning Video
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TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER
950 PACIFIC AVE TACOMA SUITE 300, WA 98402
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