News from Business and Economic Development
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 —…
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 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 10
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…