May 07, 2019
NEW BUDGET MEANS NEW CONSTRUCTION IN PIERCE COUNTY
About $255.1 million in state construction budget funds are flowing to Pierce County after passage of the state 2019-21 Capital Budget by the Legislature on Sunday. 28 th  District Representatives Christine Kilduff and Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, helped secure funding for local projects for community and technical colleges, the Military Department, community pools and community centers, local arts projects, and Western State Hospital improvements.



HOW DOES PUBLIC POLICY IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS?
Get the latest news about Local, State, and Federal public policy initiatives that may affect your business.

  • John Wolfe, CEO, Port of Tacoma
  • Michael Wark, Assistant Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, University of Washington Tacoma
  • Michael Transue, Chamber Lobbyist, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
  • Tom Pierson, President & CEO, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber

CHAMBER ADVOCATES FOR BUSINESS IN WASHINGTON D.C.
The Chamber led a delegation of 60 business and community leaders on a mission to DC to advocate on behalf of its 1,700 members. Discussions focused on transportation and infrastructure, trade, fisheries, Alaska, defense, energy, workforce, healthcare, military procurement, and economic development.


SECRET SAUCE OF SUCCESS
South Sound Business sought out ideas and advice from business leaders in Pierce County. The Chamber is honored to have Chamber representation in Secrets of Success!

  • Thomas Kuljam, Director of Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship (VIBE) and 2018 John H. Anderson Award recipient
  • Angela Streckler, Blue Wings Events
  • Shareka Fortier, Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager of Multicare and 2019 Business Leadership Academy alumna

CITIZEN-SERVICE MEMBER OF YEAR AWARD GOES TO SENATOR HANS ZEIGER
Some of us dedicate our lives to both our country and our community. Those are the people we recognize with the Howard O. Scott Citizen-Service Member of the Year Award - presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's Military Affairs Committee and the Kiwanis Club of Tacoma.

Please help us and welcome our 2019 recipient, Hans Zeiger, Washington State Senator, 25th Legislative District.

STRATEGY TO LAUNCH, GROW, OR PIVOT
The Entrepreneur Success Workshop is both for people looking to start a business and people already in business. Join Spaceworks coaches to work through business basics, focus on your passion, and create an action plan to take you to the next level.

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CHASE BIZMOBILE COMING TO TACOMA
The Chase for Business BizMobile provides on point and cutting edge expertise on-the-go. Wherever it stops, it offers a team of experienced consultants and  complimentary one-on-one sessions  on digital marketing, finding financing, and other key topics.

Join us on Thursday, May 30th at Tollefson Plaza!

TOP 25 BEST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS IN U.S.
The Bachelor's Degree Center ranked the top Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, researched accredited programs with specific IT specializations.

University of Washington (UW) was ranked in the top 25 - which makes Washington State and the South Sound a place for tech companies to invest.

A FULL DAY OF CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity is an increasing topic of discussion around the globe–and now, more than ever, the business community must collaborate with likeminded individuals and industry experts to ensure that our businesses, organizations, employees, and individuals are working together to enhance our nation’s cybersecurity. 

Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with FICO, on June 17th at the Cyber Security Series: Seattle, WA.

NBC'S AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR HELPS FIGHT YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
Join the stars from NBC's American Ninja Warrior in support of Tacoma's own Coffee Oasis - Pierce County's  only  underage shelter for youth experiencing homelessness.

Support the Coffee Oasis and meet the stars behind American Ninja Warrior, Wednesday, May 8th, at "Night of the Ninjas."

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