VISION
​
Making South Sound the best place to do business in Washington State

MISSION
​
​We are the voice for business and catalysts for prosperity

VALUES
​
Service
Collaboration
Catalytic Leadership
​Results

AWARD-WINNING CHAMBER

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hiring Our Heroes, Chamber Valor of the Year (2018, 2014)

Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Video Awards, First Place (2017, 2014)

Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Program Awards, First Place (South Sound Summit - 2017)

Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) 2016 Website Awards, First Place (2016, 2012)

Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) eNewsletter Awards, Honorable Mention (2016)

Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (A.C.C.E.) Finalist, Chamber of the Year (2016)

Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Core Compentency (Know15.com - 2015)

Puget Sound American Marketing Association (PSAMA) Pulse Award (2015)

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), President's Choice (Know15.com - 2015)
​
Washington Hospitality Association, Partnership Award (2015)

---

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!
​

---

TESTIMONIALS 

The Chamber's advocacy has worked to strengthen my business. Being represented at City Council while I focus on my business is invaluable. You can't put a price on peace of mind. 

~ Odette D'Aniello,
​Celebrity Cake Studio

---

---

The Chamber makes building a strong referral network easy with their events, advertising opportunities, and directory. Joining the Chamber was one of the best decisions we've ever made.

~ Stephanie Schramm,
​MadCap Marketing + Creative

---

---