Your work deserves an award
SHARE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND YOU COULD BE RECOGNIZED WITH A SPOTLIGHT AWARD AT THE HAPPY HOUR BUSINESS EXPO
The Spotlight On Business Awards celebrate businesses who have done great things over the past year. Whether it's experiencing impressive strategic growth, or helping employees in an unexpected and meaningful way, or making inroads into being more equitable and inclusive - whatever it might be - you should be proud and nominate your business.
Awards are made in the following categories:
NOMINATIONS CLOSE MAY 16
Awards are made in the following categories:
- Small Business
- Medium Business
- Large Business
- Non-Profit Organization
- Minority-Owned Business
- Veteran-Owned Business
- Business Supporter of the Military
- Resiliency in Business
NOMINATIONS CLOSE MAY 16
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 every legislative cycle it is critical we have a strong presence by uniting our business community at the state capitol.
The Chamber's Legislative Priorities Include:
The Chamber's Legislative Priorities Include:
- Protect the Puget Sound Gateway Package
- Support Urban Data Center Legislation
- Oppose Restrictive Scheduling
- Support Streamlining Process to Vacate Criminal Records
- Extend and Expand Multi Family Tax Exemption
- Adopt Innovating Methods of Infrastructure Financing
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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 2: NALLAYER STUDIOS: MAKING THE SOUTH SOUND LOOK GOOD
MARCH 4, 2022 AJ Gordon, Chamber Board Chair, talks with Rey Thompson, founder of Nallayer Photography Studio. Learn about Rey's origin story, what got him where he is today, how he made it through the pandemic, how the Pierce County Business Accelerator helped him out, and what his hopes are for the future. An inspiring story of a successful small business making it in the South Sound. |
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Join us at the Horizons Economic Forecast and get the information you need to plan for 2022
Supporting Sponsors
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Anti-Racism and BusinessWe 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 EquityWe’re excited to join Washington Employers for Racial Equity, a coalition of CEOs and corporate leaders committed to equity and opportunity.
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The Progress ProcessWe 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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Help us raise money to support our front-line healthcare workers as they continue to battle the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Chamber and the Economic Development Board have created a new website www.southsoundheroes.org where you can donate money or meals directly to our hospitals and clinics to help front-line workers in their hours of greatest need. MultiCare Health System, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and Community Health Care are each participating. Just click on the website and make a donation
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Help us raise money to support our front-line healthcare workers as they continue to battle the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Chamber and the Economic Development Board have created a new website www.southsoundheroes.org where you can donate money or meals directly to our hospitals and clinics to help front-line workers in their hours of greatest need. MultiCare Health System, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and Community Health Care are each participating. Just click on the website and make a donation
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Join us for Public Officials Holiday ReceptionThis year's Public Officials Holiday Reception will be an exciting, too-long-in-coming, in-person event! Join the Chamber, elected officials, community noteables, and local business leaders for a holiday party of good food, good friends, and new acquaintances.
Masks Required. Date: December 7, 5:00-7:00PM Place: Silver Cloud Point Ruston Tickets: $75 Members | $95 Non-Members |
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Tune into Business Info SeriesIt's time to start thinking about next steps - Rebound and Recovery
Next Episode: Wednesday, September 1 at 11am PROTECTING CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM THE DELTA VARIANT Join us for the next episode of the Business Info Series: Rebound and Recovery. Our panelists will discuss the importance of vaccinations, vaccination policies, and what businesses are doing to protect the community. PANELISTS:
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