2025 Chamber Legislative Agenda: Advocating for Pierce County Businesses

The vision of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is to make the South Sound the most equitable, inclusive, and thriving place to do business in Washington State. By fostering a pro-business environment, we aim to provide businesses in the South Sound with advocacy efforts that safeguard the rights of business owners, stimulate economic growth, increase our private sector workforce, and improve the overall business climate.
 
This legislative cycle, we must have a united business community voice at the state capitol. A strong presence will ensure our region’s unique needs are heard and addressed, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth and a thriving economy.

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2025 Legislative Goal

Improve the business climate, grow businesses, and create private sector jobs in the South Sound
 

Top Legislative Priorities
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• Protect the Puget Sound Gateway, Connecting Washington, and Move Ahead Washington transportation packages and existing incentives to help meet our economic development needs. These investments are critical for keeping goods moving, connecting communities, and supporting South Sound businesses.
• Support legislation to achieve Washington’s BEST Manufacturing Act, SHB 1170 (2021 Legislative Session), “goal of doubling the state’s manufacturing employment base, the number of small businesses, and the number of women and minority-owned manufacturing businesses” by 2031 through strategic workforce development assistance programs, tax incentives and business growth.
• Support legislation that protects small businesses from new taxes and fees like gift card sweeps and delivery taxes.
• Support policy solutions to the housing shortage, like rental assistance funds, while avoiding policy choices that discourage housing development like price and market controls.
• Improve public safety for our community’s businesses, their customers, and their employees.

 
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Take Action on the Hill
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As a member of the South Sound business community, your voice is essential to shaping the policies that impact our region. Join us in advocating for a stronger business climate by participating in Chamber events, connecting with your legislators, and staying informed about our legislative priorities.

For questions regarding the Chamber and its advocacy efforts, please contact David Schroedel, Executive Vice President, or Ryan Spence, Program Director for the Manufacturing Industrial Council.
 
Together, we can make the South Sound the best place to live, work, and do business.