News from Community and Economic Development
Jul 27, 2026
Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses for Growth in Public Contracting Workshop on August 26, 2026
The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting Program, in collaboration with local financial institutions, invites small businesses to participate in an interactive workshop titled Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses…
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…
May 28, 2026
OMWBE Certification 201 Workshop on May 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…
May 18, 2026
City Council Takes Steps to Further Activate and Support High-Investment Corridors
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution recently, directing the City Manager to prioritize cross-departmental, collaborative solutions using existing resources to enhance community safety and vibrancy on high-investment…
May 04, 2026
OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on May 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…
Apr 07, 2026
City of Tacoma to Host In-Person ‘P&L Show & Tell’ Financial Workshop for Small Businesses on April 21
As part of its ongoing support for the local small business community, the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department is hosting a Profit and Loss (P&L)…