Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber

our mission is to make the south sound the most equitable and inclusive place to do business in washington state

anti-racism and business

We at the Chamber realize that we can no longer just be against racism, rather we need to take anti-racist action and work toward anti-racist policies. This will be good for our community, good for our economy, and therefore, good for our businesses. We are taking steps to make sure we live up to this standard so we can better affect others and move our community forward. This will be hard work and an ongoing process, but one that will make us better for it.

OPEN LETTER In response to the gruesome death of George Floyd, we join all local, regional, and national leaders in condemning this unjust taking of a life.

washington employers for racial equity

We’re excited to join Washington Employers for Racial Equity, a coalition of CEOs and corporate leaders committed to equity and opportunity.

Learn about the coalition’s research and goals for 2030: https://www.employers4equity.org
Read the coalition's REPORT
Learn about coalition's COMMITMENT

The Progress Process

We created a 6-session, interactive workshop tol explore organizational transformation with a lens on equity and anti-racism. The sessions are designed to engage participants who are looking for space to discuss equity literacy and organizational development. The facilitators are experienced equity practitioners and established leaders in the public and private sectors. Participants will gain knowledge and skills that will help them navigate a roadmap to practice and achieve levels of equity, inclusion and anti-racism in their businesses.

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Next Broadcast: Wednesday, May 19, 11am

OPERATION CONTROL OUR OWN DESTINY:
ITS TIME TO GET PIERCE COUNTY VACCINATED!
Vaccinations are critical to ensuring that our businesses survive and thrive as we battle the pandemic. Bottomline: we need to increase the vaccination rate in Pierce County and businesses like yours are critical to this effort.

The EDB and Chamber invite you to join us in “Operation Control Our Own Destiny” – a business led effort to share best practices in getting employees and their families vaccinated. We know you have pivoted multiple times during the pandemic to keep your employees safe and serve your customers. Your spirit of innovation is now needed to help other businesses learn how they can ensure their workers and their families are vaccinated. You will learn from others and they will learn from you.

Please join us for and interactive Zoom webinar 11:00am to 12:00noon, Wednesday, May 19th. We will kick it off with a great panel of business leaders and other experts who will share their best practices and advice. Then, we will open the floor to questions and additional sharing from all the participants.

It is easy to participate. Go to this link and join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/843841095

THE OPENING PANEL:

Bill Robertson, President & CEO, MultiCare (invited)
Mary Ragsdale, COO, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (confirmed)
David Moore Devine, Chief Marketing Director, Columbia Bank (confirmed)
Aaron Artman, President, Tacoma Rainiers (confirmed)

We will also have government experts available who will provide up to the minute information on vaccination resources that can be tailored to your business, including Betty Capestany, Director, Pierce County Economic Development Department and Jody Ferguson, Director, Pierce County Emergency Management Department.

For up to the minute info on where and how you can get your employees and families vaccinated go to: Covid-19 Vaccine Information | Pierce County, WA - Official Website

JOIN THE BROADCAST
https://zoom.us/j/843841095

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Other Telephone:
+1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 843 841 095

CLICK HERE FOR PAST EPISODES

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Hone your leadership skills at the Business Leadership academy

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The Business Leadership Academy of Tacoma-Pierce County offers an opportunity for current and emerging leaders to engage with the business community while developing leadership skills, linking with a mentor, and interacting with exceptional leaders.

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Find out about the Chamber's Legislative Priorities

The Chamber provides businesses in the South Sound strong advocacy efforts in order to protect the rights of business owners, grow business and the economy, increase our private sector workforce, and improve the overall business climate. In this legislative cycle it is critical we have a strong presence by uniting our business community at the state capitol.

The Chamber's 2021 Legislative Priorities are: