TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSES $535M FOR NEW FIELDS, SECURITY FEATURES, AND TO REPLACE SCHOOLS
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The last bond by Tacoma Public Schools cost $500 million and was passed by voters in the 2013 February Special Election. This bond has not yet been approved by the board and is expected to change as more public input is given. The district aims to have a bond on the ballot in the February 2020 election.
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HOW WILL PROPOSED OVERTIME RULE AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS?
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Pay issues came to the surface last month when officials from the state Department of Labor & Industries announced a proposed update to the state’s Executive, Administrative and Professional (EAP) rule.
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EXPAND IDEAS AND INTENSIFY RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL HELP MOVE OUR REGION FORWARD
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The Chamber is hosting Aspire, an intercity conference to develop regional leadership partners, with opportunities to learn and share best practices, innovation, and ideas.
Pittsburgh was selected because of its can-do spirit, and, l
ike Tacoma, Pittsburgh has shifted knowledge and skills to grow technology, arts, entertainment, health care and innovation while maintaining its traditions and identity.
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CHAMBER CELEBRATES REVITALIZATION EFFORTS IN DOWNTOWN TACOMA
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Businesses, organizations and individuals who make outstanding contributions to downtown Tacoma were nominated as part of the annual New Tacoma Awards. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber honored nominees and recipients at last Friday's Chamber Luncheon.
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DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS ON THE MOVE
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The City of Tacoma's Downtown In Motion program offers community members who live in Downtown Tacoma the opportunity to receive free transportation tools and customized information packets. Participants are encouraged to use these tools to explore downtown and beyond using healthier travel options.
In Motion continues through Sunday, Sept. 22.
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CONNECT WITH YOUR WESTSIDE CITY MANAGERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
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Join the Chamber's West Side Branch as we host West Side City Managers and Administrators for a roundtable discussion about news and issues that affect your business.
Confirmed to appear:
- John Caulfield, City of Lakewood
- Scott Pingel, City of Fircrest
- Steve Sugg, City of University Place
- Elizabeth Pauli, City of Tacoma
- Andy Takata, City of DuPont
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NEW DENTIST IN DOWNTOWN TACOMA!
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Dr. Charlie Kim, who was born and raised in the PNW, is ready to give back to his community. Through his patient-centered approach he is redefining dentistry by building healthy and confident smiles daily. As a grand opening promotion, Charles Kim Dentistry is offering FREE Opalescence whitening with your new patient exam. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please call
(253) 533-9340
to schedule your new patient appointment!
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BRINGING BANKING TO FERN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD
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The new credit union will be the second in Pierce County featuring O Bee’s “pub themed” branch design. The first opened last August at Point Ruston.
“It’s exciting,” said James Collins, CEO. “We look forward to bringing our unique brand of banking to Fern Hill.”
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FREE TRADE AND THE IMPACT ON WASHINGTON STATE
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Join Tori K. Whiting, Jay Van Andel Trade Economist at The Heritage Foundation, and Michael A. Fowler, Senior Trade Consultant at the World Trade Center Tacoma, in partnership with the World Trade Center Seattle, for a round table discussion on how Washington state and the U.S. can continue to benefit from free trade.
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A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER STADIUM IN TACOMA! THAT'D BE A REAL KICKER!
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We R Tacoma, which manages the Tacoma Rainiers, Reign FC, and Tacoma Defiance, hired a consulting firm to do a feasibility study on a possible soccer stadium at the Heidelberg site along South 19th Street next to the Metro Parks headquarters. The firm has worked on numerous major stadium projects around the world.
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START YOUR MEMBERSHIP OFF THE RIGHT WAY AT CHAMBER ORIENTATION
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Join us at Chamber Orientation to learn how to best utilize your membership investment, expand your reach in the South Sound, and grow your business! This is a great opportunity for prospective members, new members, and established members as well.
NEW TIME:
4:30pm-6:30pm
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Wednesday, July 17 • 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Thursday, July 18 • 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 18 • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Friday, July 19 • 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, July 31 • 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, August 9 • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER
950 PACIFIC AVE TACOMA SUITE 300, 98402
253.627.2175 • INFO@TACOMACHAMBER.ORG
WWW.TACOMACHAMBER.ORG
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