The City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development Department is offering a free workshop to help local entrepreneurs select, design, and permit physical business spaces that foster community and drive growth. The workshop — Space, Place, and People: Designing Business Spaces That Thrive — will take place on November 5, from 3–5 p.m. at the Downtown Tacoma Public Library’s Cascade Room (1102 Tacoma Ave. S).
The workshop will feature practical insights from members of Tacoma’s business community, including Kevin Lee of Third Space Café and Sonia Abenojar and Sergio Legon-Talamoni of the design firm La Union Studio.
The workshop also provides direct access to subject matter experts who can help entrepreneurs navigate common challenges, from permitting to design.
Key topics will include:
- Choosing the right location and evaluating its potential
- Designing a space that invites customers and supports business goals
- Navigating the city’s permitting and regulatory processes
- Building community connections to make a business a local hub
While the event is free, registration is required. Details are available here.
Community members with questions, or requests for information in alternate formats, can contact Dierdre Patterson at dpatterson3@tacoma.gov or (253) 591-5621.