JULY 10, 2018
TRADE WARS HEATING UP
The Port and trade are two crucial economic drivers in the South Sound, spurring growth, creating family-wage jobs, and keeping Washington competitive in the international market. With nearly one million jobs tied to Washington State trade, it is imperative that trade remains a priority.

China, the EU, Mexico, and Canada have already retaliated or announced plans to retaliate with billions of dollars in tariffs on American-made products. A trade war based on retaliatory tariffs threatens the viability of not only trade, but many other trade-dependent sectors including agriculture and manufacturing.
LOCAL TRADE RESOURCES AVAILABLE
World Trade Center Tacoma is one of the only World Trade Center organizations that facilitates international trade.

WTCTA helps businesses break into the global market through training, strategic partnerships, and interpretation and translation services.

To learn how WTCTA can help your business, CLICK HERE
CITY OF TACOMA SEEKS CITIZEN INPUT
Last week Tacoma City Council passed Resolution No. 40046 which would increase sales tax one-tenth of one percent to fund Tacoma Creates, a proposed arts, culture, science and heritage program for youth. The City now seeks volunteers to serve on committees to prepare statements for and against the resulting Proposition No. 1 ballot measure.

SERVE ON THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four positions on the Transportation Commission; one at-large position; District Nos. 1 and 2 positions, each to serve a three-year term; and one unexpired term in District No. 5.
 
The Transportation Commission advises the City Council on transportation-related matters, such as short-term and long-range transportation planning, compliance with local, regional and federal transportation regulations, bike, pedestrian and mass transit-related planning initiatives, and parking and capital improvement plans. Commission members are recommended by the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee.

KITSAP BANK OPENS SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITION
Kitsap Bank is offering $20,000 through its  edg3 FUND small business competition to help entrepreneurs dedicated to growing our local community economically, socially and environmentally.

The goal of the competition is to provide funding that will make a significant difference to the applicant’s business, which addresses a need or solves a problem in an “out-of-the-box” way.

START A BUSINESS IN TACOMA
Spaceworks’ Incubator program provides relevant and meaningful small business training, technical assistance, workshops, coaching, and peer-to-peer support to entrepreneurs creating or growing Tacoma-based businesses.  
 
To join the Incubator, you must attend an entrepreneurial success workshop. This workshop is a hands-on, step-by-step strategy builder to launch or grow your creative business.
 
Meet Sara McConnell

Spaceworks Intern
NEW EXHIBIT OPENS AT 950 GALERY
Spaceworks Tacoma announces “Study of Site and Space” a group exhibition that seeks to address the innate human connection to site and space curated by Allison Hyde at the  950 Gallery . Through 2D, 3D and mixed-media art, the artists represent varying perspectives on the relationship between architecture, memory, and the natural environment.

ENGAGE WITH LOCAL LEADERS
Attending business milestones is a great way to meet the leadership of local organizations. This month celebrate business growth with Spanaway Dental Wellness and Heritage Bank.
 
To host your own business milestone, contact the Chamber today!
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