News from Community and Economic Development
Sep 09, 2025
2025 AMOCAT Arts Award Winners Announced
The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award winners: Tacoma Public Library (Arts Patron), Remakery and Mi Centro (Community Outreach by an Organization), and Saiyare…
Aug 27, 2025
An Update to the Community From Council Member Joe Bushnell on Fred Meyer Closure
“I remain deeply disappointed by the decision to close the Fred Meyer store on 72nd Street, a staple in our community for decades. This location is one of…
Aug 14, 2025
Mari Griffin Selected as 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate
The Tacoma Arts Commission has selected Mari Griffin as the 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate. Over the next two years, Griffin will participate in and host…
Aug 01, 2025
Registration Now Open for Inaugural ‘Grit City Connect: Construct Your Future’ Networking Event
Subcontractors can now register for the inaugural “Grit City Connect: Construct Your Future” — a networking event co-hosted by the City of Tacoma, Parks Tacoma, and Tacoma Public…
Jul 28, 2025
OMWBE Certification 201 Workshop on August 18
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…
Jul 25, 2025
OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on August 6
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…
Jul 24, 2025
Statement from City Council Member Joe Bushnell on the Upcoming Closure of Tacoma’s Pacific Fred Meyer Store
“I want to express my disappointment regarding the news of the upcoming closure of our local Pacific Fred Meyer store. For years, this store has been more than…
Jul 17, 2025
Small Business Technical Assistance Workshop on July 31
As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing disparities faced by historically underutilized businesses — including those owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals —…