News from Community and Economic Development
Jul 01, 2025
80 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2025-2026Â
The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board has approved contracts for the 2025-2026 funding cycle totaling approximately $6.4 million for 80 local nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance…
Jun 23, 2025
25 Artists Funded by the Tacoma Arts Commission
The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $100,000 in Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) funding to 25 Tacoma-based artists working in artistic disciplines including dance, film, interdisciplinary, literary, music,…
Jun 10, 2025
A Statement From Mayor Victoria Woodards on the Closure of the Washington State Minority Business Development Agency Business Center
“I am deeply troubled by the closure of the Washington State Minority Business Development Agency Business Center located in Tacoma, a valued federal resource for minority-owned businesses serving…
Jun 05, 2025
City of Tacoma Seeks Applications for 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
The City of Tacoma Community & Economic Development Department’s Arts & Cultural Vitality Division is now accepting applications for the role of Tacoma Poet Laureate, a two-year honorary…
Jun 03, 2025
‘Access to Capital’ Panel Discussion and Q&A on June 23
The City of Tacoma – in collaboration with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE), Business Impact Northwest and Tacoma Pierce County Chamber –…
Jun 03, 2025
In-Person Class Regarding Business Taxes on June 10Â
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 14, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill eight positions on the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee: Council Districts (four positions): One community member from…
May 06, 2025
City Partners With Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises to Host ‘Certification 201’ Workshop on May 20
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…