MARCH 12, 2019

MAYOR DELIVERS INSPIRING MESSAGE AT STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards delivered an inspiring message of Tacoma achieving its full potential, with all of its residents playing an active role, during her State of the City Address on March 6.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE LOCAL ECONOMY? - LET US KNOW
Optimistic? Pessimistic? Pierce County Economic Development would like to know what you think about how Pierce County's economy is looking for 2019.

SPACEWORKS - SUPPORTING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IN TACOMA
Jeff and Adrienne started with a stack of reclaimed wood. They turned that wood into some amazing pieces of furniture and built a business creating bookcases, tables, and more. Now with a fabulous workshop space on S 12th, this creative couple says that they couldn’t have built this business without the support they received in Tacoma. Check out their story.


LOCAL LEADERS DISCUSS OUTLOOK OF PIERCE COUNTY
Gain invaluable insight into the local socioeconomic climate as Pierce County leaders gather to discuss key areas including: public safety, workforce development, and economic progress.

COLLABORATE WITH OTHER SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
Small Business Roundtable offers entrepreneurs and employees of small businesses the opportunity to discuss and find solutions to their pressing business issues. Three times per month!

The next Small Business Roundtable is Wed., March 13
7:30am-9:00am

US CHINA JAPAN - AN EVER EVOLVING TRADE LANDSCAPE
Join the World Trade Center Tacoma, Japan-America Society of Washington, Washington State China Relations Council, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance, as our panel of experts discusses the ever-evolving trade landscape between the U.S., China, and Japan, and what it means for businesses in the Pacific Northwest.

SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES
RESERVE YOUR EXPO TABLE TODAY!
With 50 vendors and more than 300 attendees, there's no better place to increase your company's visibility, build business relationships, and grow your bottom line than at this year's Happy Hour Business Expo!

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
A WINNING STRATEGY
For generations, manufacturers have risen to the occasion to meet great challenges, to give more Americans a chance to improve their lives and build our nation for the future. Now, it is time again for our leaders to follow our example and strengthen the foundation that makes our work and our daily lives possible: South Sound’s infrastructure.

GET TO KNOW YOUR MILITARY
Military Affairs Forum is a offers a great opportunity to bolster communications and understanding betwe en the civilian community and defense installations. This month learn about what's happening at the Western Air Defense Sector.

WHO'S BEHIND ALL THAT CONSTRUCTION IN TACOMA!?
There's a reason the face of Tacoma is changing and, as attendees at the Chamber Luncheon this past Friday learned, much of that is due to the incredible development projects of Korsmo Contruction, UWT, and Pierce Transit. Greg Primm (Korsmo), Ben Mauk (UWT), and Ryan Wheaton (Pierce Transit) discussed the construction that's going on now and what to expect in the near future.

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