CLEANER FUEL FOR A CLEANER TACOMA
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Photo credit: Tacoma News Tribune
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Most cargo ships today run on diesel or bunker fuel. The Port of Tacoma’s most recent emissions inventory showed that, while ship-related emissions have dropped, they still accounted for 63 percent of the maritime-related diesel particulate matter emissions. Switching to LNG is important to reduce air contamination.
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BUSY 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
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The 66th Washington State legislative session came to a close, yielding some big economic development wins for Tacoma-Pierce County
(with the leadership by the Chamber)
including a bill that will help pump up the development of commercial office space in Tacoma.
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HEAR DIRECTLY FROM YOUR PORT CANDIDATES
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This November, the governance of one of Tacoma's biggest economic engines is up for election -
be an informed voter!
Join the Chamber as the Candidates for the Port of Tacoma Commission weigh in on matters that relate to your business and our community.
Port Commissioner Candidates:
- Frank Boykin, Position 3 - confirmed
- Deanna Keller, Position 3 - confirmed
- Kristin Ang, Position 5 - confirmed
- Dave Bryant, Position 5 - confirmed
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FOREIGN TRADE ZONES SPUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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The U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board’s Annual Report to Congress is bullish on
FTZs
, finding that after several years of decline in zone activity, strong increases in all major categories were logged in 2017, the last year for which data are available.
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STRATEGIES TO LAUNCH, GROW, OR PIVOT YOUR BUSINESS
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The Entrepreneur Success Workshop is an intensive, hands-on workshop for people looking to start a business and people already in business. Join Spaceworks coaches to work through business basics, focus your passion, and create an action plan to take you to the next level.
At this workshop, you will meet other entrepreneurs and people who can help and support you in every step.
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MADE IN THE SOUTH SOUND: PRECAST PRIDE
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Concrete Tech was founded in 1951 in the Port of Tacoma's Tideflats. The company has long been known for its innovation in using concrete, including in items you see every day, like girders for roadway bridges, parking garages, piers, and docks for large ships and floating bridges; to special projects, like Cheney Stadium, T-Mobile Park, and the Disney World Monorail.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CYBERSECURITY AND OUR MILITARY
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Brig. Gen. Jeremy C. Horn, Director of Joint Forces, Washington National Guard, will be updating the South Sound business community about cybersecurity and the state of affairs since September 11, 2001.
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LEARN FROM EXPORT SPECIALIST
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Join us for the next installment of the WTC Tacoma Mini-Export-Seminar Series. Zara Castillo of the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington and Lee Gibbs of the U.S. Small Business Administration will speak on how to fully utilize the free and low-cost assistance of Federal and State agencies as a first step in creating a successful export plan.
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GRIT CITY WELLNESS COMES TO THE POINT RUSTON COMMUNITY
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Grit City Wellness combines ancient methods and modern technologies to bring the South Sound to the forefront of the health and wellness industry.
Many of the offerings at Grit City Wellness are expected to be found more so in the homes of celebrities, locker rooms of NFL teams, or luxury hotels in far-off places like Dubai than in a shopfront in our gritty city. But Grit City Wellness is bringing us into the 21st century of health and wellness, if not into the future.
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FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR ASIPRE PITTSBURGH
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Join fellow leaders such as Tacoma's Mayor Woodards and Economic Development Board CEO, Bruce Kendall - at our inaugural intercity leadership conference, ASPIRE
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You will learn about the innovative approaches Pittsburgh uses to propel their economy, community, and culture forward and get insight into collaborative approaches you can take back to Tacoma, all while strengthening your connections with South Sound leaders.
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Historic 1625 is hosting its Second Annual Business Event Showcase. Come tour Tacoma's premier event venue and begin planning your next board meeting, company party, or annual non-profit fundraiser with top event professionals.
Grab your friends and come check us out! We would love to meet you and talk about your next upcoming event. Complimentary treats, beer, and wine will be provided.
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Wednesday, September 11 • 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Wednesday, September 11 • 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
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Thursday, September 19 • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, September 27 • 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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