The one constant, as Sea-Tac has ascended to become America’s ninth-busiest airport, is the hyphenated name that bears witness to the two cities that founded it, funded it and nurtured it.
CITY LEADERS SHOULDER SOME BLAME FOR AMAZON'S MOVE TO BELLEVUE
Amazon worldwide operations team is moving to Bellevue. As one developer noted, “People who want to live in Seattle are typically just getting started. When they get a few years older, they start thinking about good public and private schools, they want to have a swing in their backyard.” Are other Puget Sound moves in the works?
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS - FIND OUT HOW
At the Chamber's Environmental Luncheon, we've got a full agenda. Tacoma Public Utilities will review of their environmental efforts, and UWT's Center for Social Responsibility's will discuss economic opportunities created through ridding the planet of waste tires and plastics. Plus, we'll learn how Tacoma businesses are improving our business climate by protecting our natural environment.
LNG WILL LEAD THE WAY TO A DECREASE IN GREENHOUSE GASSES STUDY CONCLUDES
Despite vocal opposition to the LNG facility, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) has released a 57-page Final Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS), confirming that the use of LNG...is predicted to result in an overall decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, as LNG would replace petroleum-based fuels for marine vessels, trucks, and peak shaving.
LINK STATION PLACEMENT CAN HAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Although light rail from Tacoma to the airport is years away, you can help impact planning now. The regional transportation agency is holding a series of open houses this month from Federal Way to Tacoma to take input on routes and station locations.
CITIZEN-SERVICEMEMBERS HAVE A DOUBLE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY - LET'S RECOGNIZE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS
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.
Join the Spaceworks community for CACHET, a vibrant dinner fundraiser where you can learn about our impact, network with business and art leaders, and support one of Tacoma's most innovative programs.
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING BUSINESSES GROW IN PIERCE COUNTY
If that describes you, check out this opportunity with Pierce County!
The person chosen for this business outreach position will proactively meet with businesses and stakeholders throughout the County to help navigate issues and make connections to resources.
TACOMA HIGHWAY RAMP CLOSINGS MAY AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS
Tacoma Highway ramps will temporarily close starting April 13 including the South Sprague Avenue ramp to southbound Interstate 5 and the eastbound ramp to South 38th Street.
Stay abreast of the traffic projects so you can plan accordingly.
REPRESENTATIVE DEREK KILMER, AMONG OTHERS, RECOGNIZED FOR SUPPORTING JOB GROWTH
"We commend those leaders in Washington who recognize the vital role these businesses play and support them through commonsense, growth-oriented policy,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Small Business Roundtable offers entrepreneurs and employees of small businesses the opportunity to engage with other Chamber members to discuss and find solutions to their pressing business issues. Three times per month!
The next Small Business Roundtable is Wed., April 10
7:30am-9:00am at the Financial Network (University Place).
Tacoma Pierce County Chamber has partnered with Business Health Trust (BHT) to provide members with access to high quality, affordable healthcare options.
Think your company is too small to offer great health insurance? Think again.
