Building Connections and Celebrating Community at the first Chamber After Hours of 2025

Opera Alley in Downtown Tacoma is where the early 1900’s newspaper publishing establishment turned wedding, and events venue aptly named “The Press Room” is located.

The Chamber held the first Chamber After Hours of the new year there on January 16, and neither the venue nor the crowd disappointed.

Over 100 guests registered and turned out to connect, build relationships, and learn more about the individuals and organizations that make the Tacoma-Pierce County region great.

With eclectic decor, comfortable furniture, and twinkling multi-colored lights, it felt like an extension of a New Year's Eve party! Jonz Catering, The Press Room’s exclusive catering and bar service vendor, provided delicious food and beverages for the attendees to enjoy while networking.

Downtown Tacoma Partnership‘s retail advocate, JD Elquist, spoke alongside Chamber president and CEO, Andrea H. Reay. Both shared how lucky Tacoma is to have a venue such as The Press Room to bring folks together for many occasions.

Reay said, “We cannot thank our venue host [The Press Room] enough for opening their doors to us...We are grateful to our Chamber ambassadors, staff, community, and members [of the Chamber] for making tonight so memorable.”

Mixing and mingling in such a welcoming and cozy space was a wonderful way to spend an otherwise gloomy Thursday night. Thank you again to our venue sponsor, The Press Room. You can find it located at 704 Court C Tacoma, WA 98402 (also known as Opera Alley) or follow their socials media platforms Facebook and Instagram.