APRIL 2, 2019
HELPING PROMOTE A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT
LNG MOVING FORWARD AT THE TACOMA TIDEFLATS
More than a year after  calling for an environmental review  of Puget Sound Energy’s planned facility, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency released the final report Friday.



$200,000 AWARDED TO TACOMA ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Along with others, recipients of the Tacoma Arts Commission's Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) award include Spaceworks and 10 Spaceworks participants!

LEARN TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY PROACTIVE
Find out how Tacoma businesses are working to protect the environment. Hear from Tacoma Public Utilities about environmental program updates and Executive Director Stan Emert, UW Tacoma's Center for Leadership and Social Responsibility at the Milgard School of Business.

Leave with ideas of how your business or organization can become environmental stewards.

ADVOCATING FOR OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE - INVESTING IN THE EDUCATION OF OUR YOUTH
A nonprofit working to prevent student dropout, received a $2.1 million grant to expand its reach to 25,000 students in the next three years - including in Pierce County.

TACOMA'S CLICK! NETWORK
CHAMBER URGES PUBLIC-PRIVATE MODEL
A decision to move forward on a new business model for Tacoma’s Click Network was never going to be an easy sell, and Tuesday’s 5-plus hour City Council session was proof.

RECOGNIZE YOUR SERVICEMEMBER
The Howard O.Scott Citizen-Servicemember of the Year Award recognizes the civic contributions of our Citizen-Soldiers (Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen). Now is your chance to nominate someone you know.

For information on how to nominate someone, contact Alison Bryan at alisonb@tacomachamber.org
SPACEWORKS - CULTIVATING A DYNAMIC TACOMA
Local businesses benefit from the work we do that is growing our economy and adding vibrancy and activity to the streets of Tacoma.

Become a key supporter in Tacoma’s creative community. As a Spaceworks sponsor, you’ll gain opportunities for civic recognition, marketing, and access to special events.

FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE VIETNAM ECONOMY
Join World Trade Center Tacoma to learn about trade and investment opportunities in Vietnam as the Consulate General leads an incoming delegation of trading companies, investment project representatives, and investors.

DISCUSS IDEAS ON HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Small Business Roundtable offers entrepreneurs and employees of small businesses the opportunity to discuss and find solutions to their pressing business issues.  Three times per month!

The next Small Business Roundtable is Wed., April 3
7:30am-9:00am at the Clarion Inn.

INSURANCE FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Tacoma Pierce County Chamber has partnered with Business Health Trust (BHT) – Washington’s source for employee benefits to provide members with access to high quality, affordable healthcare options.

Think your company is too small to offer great health insurance?  Think again.

EVENTS & RESOURCES
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