University Place and Fircrest Division

Joining forces to grow the local economy

University Place and Fircrest are two rapidly growing, suburban business communities in the South Sound. In order to make local connections and encourage more economic growth in the area, business leaders in UP and Fircrest have joined forces with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber. Together, they provide networking, services and events to businesses in the region.

Membership & Marketing Committee: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Annual University Place-Fircrest Business Showcase

"Wake UP!" Monthly forum for business in University Place Fircrest. Last Friday of the month at the University Place Presbyterian Church (8101 27th Street West). Networking begins at 7:30 a.m. Program begins at 8 a.m. Meeting adjourns by 9 a.m.

Learn more about University Place Fircrest:

Explore the Chambers Creek Properties, a developing urban recreation area larger than New York's Central Park.

Expand your access to business databases (most at no charge) via the Pierce County Library System.

Learn more about Tacoma Community College's first major capital projects since the 1980s: a new classroom/administration building, an Information Technology Center, a Science and Engineering Building, and a Japanese Friendship Garden.

Get more information about University Place's Town Center project.

For additional info on these committees contact Susie Wagner or 253.627.2175.