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South Sound Summit - Only Two Weeks Away!

10/30/2019

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Only two weeks left until South Sound Summit, the premier event for business, non-profit, and community leaders to come together and share ideas and practices for the future of our region.

Thought-provoking content, inspiring speakers, and invaluable networking opportunities.

This is the one business conference you won't want to miss!

​Register today at www.southsoundsummit.com

SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

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Aaron Artman
President, Tacoma Rainiers
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Dr. Ali Modarres, Ph.D.
Assistant Chancellor for Community Engagement, UW Tacoma
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Bill Robertson
President & CEO, MultiCare Health System
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Bobbie Bailey
President, M Agency
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Bryan Reynolds
Owner, Anthem Coffee & Tea
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Bruce Dammeier
Pierce County Executive
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Bruce Kendall
President & CEO, EDB for Tacoma-Pierce County
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Dan Absher
President, Absher Construction
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David Fischer
Executive Director, Tacoma Arts Live
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Derek Kilmer
U.S. Congressman,
​6th Congressional District
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Dr. Divya McMillin, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Institute for Global Engagement, UW Tacoma
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JD Elquist
Retail Advocate,
​Downtown Tacoma Partnership
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Jenine Bogrand
Senior Manager, HCM - HR Transformations
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Jennifer English
Co-Owner, SPUN Clay Arts Studio and Gallery
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Josh Dunn
President, Premier Media Group
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Lars Koerber
Vice President of Operations and Innovation, Kizuki International
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Layla Issac
Owner, Ice Cream Social
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Leah Morgan
Founder, Tacoma Night Market
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Mark Wales
Global Industry Advisor, Workforce Management
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Maya Mendoza-Exstrom
General Counsel, Seattle Sounders FC
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Michael Liang
Program Director, Spaceworks Tacoma
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Peter Levy
Owner, Cooks Tavern
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Steven Buchanan
Owner, GoodDesign
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Tanya Durand
Executive Director, Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Tom Pierson
President & CEO, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
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Umi Wagoner
Co-Owner, Co-Creative Director,
eTc Tacoma
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Chamber Selects 41st Annual John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year

10/29/2019

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 29, 2019

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​TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, in partnership with Tacoma Rotary Club #8, recognizes an outstanding military citizen for civic contributions to resident military personnel with the John H. Anderson award.  Anderson, a military veteran and former Tacoma mayor, was an accomplished civic leader, successful local business owner, and past Chair of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Board of Directors.
 
This year’s Military Affairs Committee announces Technical Sergeant Joel Johnson as the 41st John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award recipient.
 
TSgt Joel Johnson is an experienced servant-leader who embodies the Air Force Core Values of integrity, service, and excellence through active community service and simultaneous execution of his roles as a Unit Deployment Manager, one of 61 elite members of the Prime Nuclear Airlift Force maintenance team, and as one of 43 Flying Crew Chiefs. In the past year, Sergeant Johnson served as the Joint-Base Lewis McChord Team 5/6 Airmen Against Drunk Driving President.

During his time as president, he organized 16 Airmen to volunteer for 130 hours. preventing 100 Airmen from driving under the influence of alcohol. During this time, he also volunteered at a Pierce County elementary school where he judged 90 science projects, boosting community and installation relations. In the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, he headed the deployed Key Spouse program, serving 260 deployed families. He led 11 Airmen to provide landscaping services and yard waste removal. easing families' burdens and raising morale.

TSgt Johnson organized his seven-member workplace to volunteer on a weekly basis at Pierce County Food Bank, where they distributed 1.000 food items to less fortunate families. Finally, he liaised with the Tacoma Rainiers' owner, coordinated game tickets and game-time recognition. ultimately raising morale for 100 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen and their families.

Join the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and members of Tacoma Rotary #8, at the award reception Thursday, November 7th – 11:45am to 1:00pm at the Tacoma Yacht Club. Rotary members that served in the Armed Forces will also be honored during this monthly luncheon.  For more information and registration, click here or visit the Chamber’s calendar.
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PICTURES COURTESY OF CHELSEY KNAUSS, JOEL'S WIFE
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Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Recognizes Spotlight On Business Awards Recipients

10/22/2019

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​TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber annually recognizes local businesses that have set the standard for exemplary business practices at the Spotlight on Business Awards. This year’s recipients are being recognized the week of October 21-25th.
 
Through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, the Chamber will elevate the recipients’ exposure to the Tacoma-Pierce County business community and provide a widespread and sustained recognition.
 
In addition to the recipients, the Chamber invites staff, board members, Chamber Ambassadors, event sponsors, and media to join in on the celebration.
 
Congratulations to this year’s Spotlight on Business Award recipients:
 
Small Business (1-25 employees) – Theory Real Estate
Theory Real Estate partners with local organizations like the Tacoma Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanity to help provide housing and basic necessities to low income families in the Puget Sound area. When you buy or sell a home with Theory, you aren’t just completing a business transaction; you’re also helping someone in need.
 
Medium Business (26-50 employees) – SEA Black Car by Shuttle Express
SEA Black Car creates the best experience they can for their guests offering professional ground transportation to any destination they travel.
 
Large Business (51+ employees) – Heritage Distilling Co.
Heritage Distilling Co. is expanding their product nationally, while celebrating the heritage of their local community through experiences of innovative programs, so customers become family everywhere.
 
Non-Profit Organization – Nourish Pierce County
Nourish Pierce County provides nutritious food and support services to people in need of compassion, dignity, and respect. Through their network of seven food banks and two mobile food banks serving eighteen additional sites, they provide food directly to people in need across Pierce County.
 
Minority-Owned Business – Ace Autobody
Mrs. McKernan, as a female, minority business owner in the auto body repair business, is unusual. Yet Mrs. McKernan demonstrates to anyone considering starting their own business that it can be done, and be profitable, regardless of the normal barriers new business owners encounter.

Veteran-Owned Business – South Sound Productions
Jennifer of South Sound Productions is a Navy Veteran & an Army spouse. She organizes local events to support her community and bring people together. She believes that fun, collective activities create a sense of community, and her motto is “a community together achieves more!”

Business Supporter of the Military – Homes for Heroes, Emerald Real Estate Group
Emerald Real Estate Group is affiliated with the Homes for Heroes program, the largest nationwide network of affiliate real estate specialists and local business affiliates; committed to providing easy ways for the heroes of our nation to save on a home, and on everyday home-related purchases.
 
 
Tune in to the Chamber’s Facebook and Instagram pages for this year’s Spotlight on Business Awards recognition and visit the official event page for more details.
 
 
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Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Announces 2019 Spotlight ON Business Nominees

10/14/2019

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​TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber annually recognizes local businesses that have set the standard for exemplary business practices at the Spotlight on Business Awards. Through both marketing and the Chamber’s social media channels, the Chamber will be elevating the recipients’ exposure to the Tacoma-Pierce County business community and providing a widespread and sustained recognition digitally.
 
The Chamber will be recognizing the following categories with nominees to each category:
 
Small Business (1-25 employees)
Recognizing entrepreneurs and groups who are willing to make an imprint on the Tacoma-Pierce County business community.

  • 9Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness
  • Courtesy Auto Service & Tire of Tacoma
  • Frankly Cinematics
  • Harts Services
  • Ledger Square Law, P.S.
  • Northwest College of Art & Design
  • Shine on Signs Graphics
  • Theory Real Estate
  • VSG Marketing
 
Medium Business (26-50 employees)
Helping promote and encourage local economic expansion and quality life in Tacoma-Pierce County.

  • Holiday Inn Hotel Tacoma
  • New Cold Tacoma
  • Premier Media Group
  • SEA Black Car by Shuttle Express
  • Swenson Healthcare
  • True Linkswear
 
Large Business (51+ employees)
Supporting small and medium business to expand and maintain a healthy economic future for our region.

  • Bethel School District
  • Courtyard Marriott Tacoma Downtown
  • Falck Northwest
  • Heritage Distilling Co.
  • Planet Fitness
  • Sound Physicians
  • Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community
  • Tool Gauge
 
 
Non-Profit Organization
Dedicating their time to making a difference to our local community through their mission statement.

  • Amara
  • Arivva Center for Arts & Technology
  • Buffalo Soldiers Museum
  • CHI Franciscan
  • Norden Lodge 2-002 Sons of Norway
  • Nourish Pierce County
  • Puget Sound Honor Flight
  • St. Vincent de Paul Tacoma, Pierce County
  • Tacoma Arts Live
  • The Salvation Army Tacoma
 
Minority-Owned Business
Ensuring that Tacoma-Pierce County remains a diverse and vibrant experience for all of those who live, work, and visit.

  • Ace Autobody
  • Christine Jones Insurance Group, LLC
  • Jade & Co
 
Veteran-Owned Business
Celebrating veteran service members that continue to invest locally by choosing to plant and grow their business in Tacoma-Pierce County.

  • B.Well Fitness
  • Geico Local Office – Rick Stevens
  • N2 Publishing
  • South Sound Productions
  • WinSource Group
 
Business Supporter of the Military
Recognizing companies that choose to support and invest in our military.

  • America's Credit Union 
  • Homes for Heroes - Emerald Real Estate Group
 
 
Follow the Chamber’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for Spotlight on Business Awards recipient announcement and visit the website for more information. Recipients will be announced soon!
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