News from Business and Economic Development
Jan 08, 2026
City Offers Virtual Workshop Series for Small Businesses on AI and Cybersecurity
The City of Tacoma, in partnership with HTM Consulting, is hosting a virtual workshop series for small businesses on the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
Dec 16, 2025
City Council Introduces Quality Jobs Framework to Help Strengthen Local Economy
On December 16, the Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41825, which introduces a draft Quality Jobs Framework that highlights the City of Tacoma’s commitment to serving as a…
Dec 16, 2025
City Council Approves Community & Economic Development Strategic Plan
With the adoption of Resolution 41823 on December 16, the City Council has approved a new Community & Economic Development Strategic Plan aimed at making economic growth more…
Nov 05, 2025
Planned System Outages in November 2025
UPDATE POSTED 11/24/25: SAP System Upgrade Successfully Completed The City of Tacoma has successfully completed the upgrade of its primary business and financial software system, a major milestone…
Nov 03, 2025
Registration Now Open for OMWBE Active Certification Class on November 17
The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting Program is partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to host an OMWBE Active Certification Class on November…
Oct 16, 2025
Registration Now Open for Free November Workshop on Designing Successful Business Spaces
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…
Oct 08, 2025
City Council Updates Multi-Family Tax Exemption Program Following Community Engagement and Government Performance and Finance Committee Review
The Tacoma City Council voted on October 7, 2025 to approve several Tacoma Municipal Code updates to the Multi-Family Tax Exemption Program (MFTE) program. The updates aim to…
Sep 19, 2025
City of Tacoma to Host ‘Access to Capital’ Panel Discussion and Q&A for Local Entrepreneurs on October 27
The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting Program is hosting an “Access to Capital” Panel Discussion and Q&A for local entrepreneurs, including small and diverse business owners, to…