CONGRATULATIONS UWT - 1.3 MIL FOR CYBERSECURITY!
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UW Tacoma will receive $1.3 million that will support 10 scholars pursuing the Master of Cybersecurity & Leadership (MCL) degree; and four scholars getting a B.S. in Information Technology with the Information Assurance and Security option. It will provide full tuition-and-fees support for up to two years for work at the undergraduate or graduate level.
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NOMINATE YOUR BUSINESS TODAY!
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The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is seeking nominations for our 2019 Spotlight on Business Awards - businesses who have set the standard for exemplary business practices. Get your nomination in before it's too late!
The Award categories are:
- Small Business (1-25 employees)
- Medium Business (26-50 employees)
- Large Business (51+ employees)
- Non-Profit Organization
- Minority-Owned Business
- Veteran-Owned Business
- Business Supporter of the Military
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SPACEWORKS HELPS LAUNCH 12 NEW TACOMA BUSINESSES
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What qualifies as a new business? For some, it may be the ribbon-cutting at a brick-and-mortar retail shop. For others, it’s the moment you walk away from a dead-end job and towards your dream.
This year (July 2018 - June 2019), thanks to the leadership of Gwen Kohl and the creativity of our entrepreneurs, Spaceworks Tacoma help opened 12 new businesses in the South Sound.
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CHOW DOWN WITH CHOWTOWN - FOOD TRUCKS IN TACOMA!
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Chowtown, a food-truck marketplace, had its soft opening in July. The marketplace next will be in operation Aug. 2-4, with regular operations starting in September.
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Join us at Cheney Stadium's Cheneyville, for the Chamber's 2019 Summer Celebration - a lunchtime ballpark escape to celebrate colleagues, contacts, and commerce!
- Hotdogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and BEER
- Chances to win Rainiers tickets and swag
- Photos with Rhubarb, the Rainier's Mascot
- Appearance by Representative Derek Kilmer
- Music, networking, FUN, sun, and more!
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SCAVENGER HUNT IN DOWNTOWN TACOMA
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If you love healthy competition, the chance to win cool prizes, and exploring downtown Tacoma, the Walk Tacoma Scavenger Hunt is for you! Taking place on August 7, the free hunt will send you on a journey through downtown to decode clues, do activities, and visit locations on foot, by bus and Link, or on a bike.
The event, sponsored by
Pierce Transit
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Xfinity
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Downtown Tacoma Partnership
will start at Tollefson Plaza (S 17th & Pacific) and end with prizes, live music, a beer garden and food truck.
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SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS EXPANDS
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Franke Tobey Jones, senior residential services, has announced the opening of two new residential buildings at its North Tacoma campus.
The new two-story Care Center and new Bristol View independent living apartments opened as scheduled last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house.
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JOIN TACOMA'S PLANNING COMMISSION
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The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill the Public Transportation position on the Planning Commission. Applicants seeking the Public Transportation position must be a resident of Tacoma and preferably have some experience and knowledge in the respective field of expertise.
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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 MOVIE COMPLEX - EAT, DRINK, ENJOY!
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A 10-screen multiplex theater with stadium seating and a bar is planned to fill the spot Sears left open at the Tacoma Mall.
This, would be the first Northwest site for Milwaukee-based Marcus Theaters. Construction is tentatively set to start in September.
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Wednesday, July 31 • 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 7 • 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Wednesday, August 13 • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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Thursday, August 15 • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, August 16 • 7:15 AM to 9:00 AM
Wednesday, August 21 • 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
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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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