News from Community and Economic Development
Sep 15, 2026
Tacoma Residents Invited to Turn Recycled Glass Into Art Through New Pilot Program
Starting today, Tacoma residents are invited to turn their recycled glass into locally made art through “This Is What We Make of It” — a six-month pilot program…
Sep 14, 2026
Application for 2027 Community Arts Projects Funding Now Available
The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible Tacoma-based organizations and groups to support the production of publicly accessible arts programming across…
Sep 14, 2026
OMWBE Certification 201 Workshop on September 28
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…
Aug 27, 2026
OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on September 9
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 27, 2026
Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses for Growth in Public Contracting Workshop on August 26, 2026
NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses for Growth in Public Contracting Workshop has been postponed. A new date will be announced once it has…
Jul 08, 2026
Preparing the Bid Workshop on July 22
NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Preparing the Bid Workshop will be rescheduled to a date to be determined in August 2026. The City of Tacoma – in…
Jun 30, 2026
Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell Presents Tacoma Minimum Wage Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report to Economic Development Committee
At today’s Tacoma City Council Economic Development Committee meeting, Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell released his Tacoma Minimum Wage Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report. Tacoma residents have engaged…
Jun 02, 2026
City of Tacoma Attracts More Affordable Housing to Proctor Neighborhood
The City Council approved a resolution on June 2 authorizing a new Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) agreement, paving the way for the development of…