A MESSAGE FROM TOM

It's an exciting time in the South Sound. We see the promise of a budding economy like never before. Investors are choosing Tacoma-Pierce County as the place to develop, relocate, and expand their businesses. The tech industry is growing, the Port is thriving, and educational institutions are blossoming.

Our staff and board of directors work hard to support and build a healthy economic future for Tacoma-Pierce County, tackling tough issues that need to be addressed at the local, state, and federal level.

Whether we are commissioning original economic research, placing transitioning military members in family wage jobs, or providing training to the next generation of entrepreneurs, we are acting in service of you, our investors, and our community.

We invite you to join the largest collection of change-makers in the region, the business community. As an investor, your business enjoys a competitive edge with leadership opportunities, connections to business leaders, and business-growth initiatives. 

We hope you will join us in making South Sound the best place to do business in Washington State!


-- Tom Pierson, President & CEO, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber