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Businesses and organizations have pivoted multiple times during the pandemic to keep employees safe and serve customers. Now is the time to ensure workers and their families are vaccinated. Operation…
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded an additional $234 million in Working Washington relief and recovery grants to 11,697 small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Round 4…
Vaccinations are the ticket to getting Washington back in business. And if enough shots get in arms, we’re going to be seeing a lot more smiling faces soon. On May…
From sweeping police reform to massive COVID-19 relief, Washington State’s 2021 primarily virtual legislative session was extraordinary—and a boon for economic development. “People are using the word ‘historic,’” said Michael…
Marketing for Success! Business Cohort ABOUT THE GRANT Local businesses are eligible to apply for in-depth “Marketing for Success” training! The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB) is partnering…
While the challenges of COVID-19 abound, there are positive signs worth celebrating. Businesses are reinvesting in Pierce County, new business and development are heading our way and a familiar landmark…
Many businesses are still reeling from COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions. But the overwhelming success of recent hiring events in Pierce County indicates some sectors are ramping up. WorkForce Central held…
In June, EDB Vice President of Business Recruitment Sarah Bonds will attend the SelectUSA Investment Summit. It won’t be the first time the EDB has participated in the high-profile event,…
Haus.me takes prefabricated homes to a whole new level. And soon the autonomous, self-sustainable, intelligent houses will be manufactured in Lakewood. The EDB is lending a hand by connecting Haus…
Despite some initial technical glitches with application portals, funds are now available for businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Administration recently launched two new programs to…