News from Community and Economic Development
Mar 03, 2026
Registration Now Open for Grit City Connect Networking Event
Subcontractors can now register for the Grit City Connect networking event – co-hosted by the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, Parks Tacoma, and the Port of Tacoma…
Mar 03, 2026
City of Tacoma to Host Free Virtual ‘Capability Statements 101’ Workshop on March 11Â
To help local businesses successfully navigate government and commercial contracting, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is partnering with the Washington APEX Accelerator to host…
Mar 03, 2026
City of Tacoma to Host Free ‘AI for Small Business’ Workshop on March 10Â
To help local entrepreneurs navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development Department will host a free, in-person workshop…
Feb 04, 2026
City of Tacoma Offers In-Person Workshop for Local Businesses on the Revolving Loan Fund Process
On February 25, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library (1102 Tacoma Ave. S), the City of Tacoma will host an in-person workshop for local…
Jan 30, 2026
City of Tacoma Offers Virtual Workshop for Organizations New to Local Affordable Housing Development Funding Application Process
On February 18, from 1 – 3 p.m., the City of Tacoma will host a virtual technical assistance workshop on how to apply for local affordable housing development funding.
Jan 29, 2026
‘Bonding Basics’ Workshop on February 19
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity…
Jan 29, 2026
Applications for 2026-2027 Tacoma Creates Funding Now AvailableÂ
Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its seventh year of funding, supporting programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 by…
Jan 22, 2026
OMWBE Certification 201 Workshop on February 12
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity…