The Community Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city on the Puget Sound and the third largest city in the state of Washington State. It is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim. Tacoma boasts the state's highest density of art and history museums and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who add their unique flair to the city's vibrant commercial landscape. A magnet for families looking for affordable housing options in the Puget Sound area, Tacoma also draws those who prefer to live in an urban downtown setting with competitively priced condos and apartments that feature panoramic mountain and water views.
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747 Market ST
Tacoma, WA 98402, US
Small business owners, start-ups, and entrepreneurs in #Tacoma are invited to our Access to Capital Panel on October 27, 2025. Connect with industry leaders and resources designed to support your business journey. Details in event page below. ⬇️
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We’re always looking for ways to help businesses in #Tacoma thrive and were proud to co-host the Grit City Connect networking event earlier this week. Thank you to everyone who came out to make connections with us, Parks Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and prime and sub-contractors. Find more events and resources for your business through our Community and Economic Development team at makeittacoma.com.
Introduce your business to prime contractors, prime consultants, and the region's largest government entities at the 2025 Regional Contracting Forum! We're a proud partner and participant - and hope to see you there. Register at https://lnkd.in/gEwf5gne.
📅 Save the date for the 2025 Regional Contracting Forum! This annual event is taking place at the 📍Muckleshoot Events Center in Auburn on Weds, September 17. Attending will give you the chance to introduce your business to the region’s largest prime contractors, prime consultants, and state agencies. Small, Minority, Women, and Veteran-Owned Businesses are encouraged to attend. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gn9VjDNi #RegionalContractingForum #RCF2025 #WaSmallBusiness #WaContractors #BusinessResources #BusinessConnections
We're looking for our next Human Resources Director! The ideal candidate will: ✅Have a successful and documented career with executive level experience ✅Be a strong communicator, collaborator, and problem-solver ✅Demonstrate experience with process reform and management ✅Lead with a hands-on, forward-facing, customer-centered focus ➡️See the full job description and apply at https://lnkd.in/gKQKc4_b.
We're co-hosting a networking event with Parks Tacoma and Tacoma Public Schools to showcase current and future contracting opportunities in our community. At the event, you'll be able to connect directly with public agency staff, prime contractors, and technical assistance providers. Learn more and register at makeittacoma.com/events. EVENT DETAILS: 📅September 25, 2025 🕘9 AM to noon 📍Eastside Community Center (1721 E. 56th St.)
We are proud to invest in our future workforce and partner with Tacoma Public Schools on the Jobs 253 Program. At the August 19, 2025, City Council Meeting, Council honored hard-working interns for their participation in the program this summer and leaders in our community who developed enriching opportunities for high school students.
Our Equity in Contracting team works hard to connect business owners in #Tacoma with the resources they need to thrive. Join our workshop series in August and learn how to get certified with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE), which can help expand access to state and local contracting opportunities. Join us: 🔷OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 (Virtual) on August 6, 2025, 9 – 10 AM 🔷OMWBE 201 Certification (Hybrid) on August 18, 2025, 3 – 4:30 PM Sign up and see more opportunities at makeittacoma.com/events.
✅ Join us for a free Small Business Technical Assistance Workshop on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Learn about: 🔷 Our Equity in Contracting Program 🔷 Small Business Financing Opportunities 🔷 Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Resources 🔷 Technical Assistance from Business Impact Northwest You can attend in-person or via Zoom. Register at makeittacoma.com/events.
Last week, we were able to celebrate with the 79 businesses and organizations in our community who were awarded funding through the Community Reinvestment Project. After reviewing applications in the Spring, we awarded $3.185 million in accessible loans and $1 million in grants that will provide vital capital to communities that have been historically marginalized and excluded from economic advancement. These funds were awarded to Tacoma by the Washington State Department of Commerce.
Several key departments in #Tacoma are undergoing leadership transitions. The following people are taking on director roles across the City: 🔷Ramiro Chavez, previously the Public Works Director, will transition to lead the Environmental Services Department as its new Director. 🔷Jeff Jenkins, Assistant Public Works Director, will step into the role of Public Works Director. 🔷Vicky McLaurin, Neighborhood & Community Services Division Manager, will be the interim Neighborhood & Community Services Director. 🔷 Kari Louie will take on Human Resources Director responsibilities. 🔷Sonja Hallum, Interim Deputy City Manager, will support our interim Directors in Neighborhood & Community Services and Human Resources. 🔷And finally, Hyun Kim will begin serving as our Interim City Manager. For more information about leadership transitions, visit https://ow.ly/9CRZ50WiFNW.