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October 15, 2019

CLEARING THE 'CLEAR ZONE'

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The Department of Defense has agreed to spend $80 million to relocate and demolish a number of businesses that the military worries are too close to McChord Airfield.

Called the ‘Clear Zone,’ the portion of land just north of McChord Airfield has seen development encroachment in an area where almost a third of all crashes happen.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS AWARDS NOMINEES

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber annually recognizes local businesses that have set the standard for exemplary business practices at the Spotlight on Business Awards.

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STRATEGY TO LAUNCH, GROW, OR PIVOT YOUR BUSINESS

The Entrepreneur Success Workshop is for people looking to start a business and people already in business who are feeling lost or overwhelmed. Join Spaceworks Tacoma in this hands-on workshop to work through business basics, focus (or re-find!) your passion, and create an action plan to take you to the next level.

Next workshop:

November 15, 2019

01:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Moore Branch, Tacoma Public Library

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DISPUTES IMPACT LOCALLY

International trade disputes are hurting local businesses and the job sector. Tacoma-based Northwest Hardwoods had to halt production and issue warning notices to 66 employees due to the U.S.-China trade dispute.

Other industry that are affected -- agriculture, cabinetmaking, and much more.

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2019 BATTLE OF THE BURGER FESTIVAL

South Sound Productions (SSP) presents the 2019 Battle of the Burger Festival to be held at Cheney Stadium home of the Tacoma Rainiers on Saturday October 26th, 2019.

20% of all burger flights purchased via Eventbrite will be donated to USO Northwest.

9 ESSENTIAL THINGS YOU MUST DO TO PREPARE FOR A MEGA EARTHQUAKE

For the past decade Steve O'Donnell has specialized in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Supplies, offering Earthquake Go Bags and serving as the Vice-Chair Elect for the Peninsula Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PEP-C).

At this month's West Side Wake Up!, Steve will enlighten us on how to be a survivor, not a victim - giving us the right steps to take to prepare.

NEW CHAPTER FOR COLUMBIA BANK

Columbia Banking System recently announced that Hadley Robbins, president and CEO, will retire Dec. 31 after nearly seven years of service with the company and nearly 40 years in banking.

Succeeding Robbins as CEO is Clint Stein , Columbia’s current COO. Stein, a Chamber board member, will take the reins on Jan. 1, 2020.

CELEBRATING GLOBAL CONNECTIONS THAT TIE US TOGETHER

The Consular Association Reception (CAR) is an annual event the World Affairs Council of Tacoma hosts in honor of members of the Washington Consular Association, individuals who serve their home country's interests and further global development across Washington.

BUSINESS COMMUNITY HEARS FROM TACOMA CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Last Friday, the Chamber hosted the Candidates Forum luncheon featuring all Tacoma City Council candidates. Attendees heard from candidates about how they would tackle homelessness, their stance on ballot measures and initiatives, and how they would improve their districts.

Remember to turn in your ballots by November 5th!

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