Pioneer Services is celebrating their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, December 2 from 11:00am-1:00pm
Ribbon Cutting will commence at 11:30
-resheshements and appetizers will be served
Date:
December 2, 2014
Time:
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Pioneer Services
12930 Pacific Hwy SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Contact:
Brenna Johnson
EMail:
brennaj@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
11am-1pm
Ribbon Cutting- 11:30
Fees/Admission:
Free
Dec 3 RAMP 12/3/14
RAMP is a regional coalition including business, labor, public and private organizations and citizens dedicated to improved mobility in the South Sound and Washington State.
Our mission is to ensure a healthy regional economy associated with the development of an effective, efficient transportation system and the resources to sustain it.
RAMP is co-chaired by Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy, Port of Tacoma CEO John Wolfe and Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber President & CEO Tom Pierson.
Remember to visit On RAMP The partnership’s blog is at http://on-ramp.blogspot.com/.
New content appears with the opportunity for news and interesting topics. Guest blog postings are encouraged, contact David Schroedel or 253-627-2175, ext. 123.
Date:
December 3, 2014
Time:
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website:
http://www.tacomachamber.org
Location:
Tacoma Dome Best Western
The Seahawk Room
2611 East "E" Street; 98421
TacT
Contact:
David Schroedel
EMail:
davids@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Fees/Admission:
Complimentary
Dec 3 Coffee & Connections 12/3/14
Coffee & Connections
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber South County Branch is hosting Coffee & Connections event to be held on the first Wednesday of every month. Enjoy a cup of coffee while utilizing your networking skills in this friendly, informal, and focused networking environment.
Date:
December 3, 2014
Time:
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:
Spanaway Lake Golf Course
15602 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
Contact:
Janice Hutchins
EMail:
info@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
8:00 - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission:
Complimentary
Dec 4 Anniversary: Hannah's Home Care Agency 12/4/14
Anniversary: Hannah's Home Care Agency
Hannah's Home Care Agency is celebrating their anniversary on December 4th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:00 pm!
Date:
December 4, 2014
Time:
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:
Hannah's Home Care Agency, Inc.
10202 Pacific Ave. S, Ste. 208B
Tacoma, WA 98444
Attend & Advocate at
Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is responsible for developing and implementing the business advocacy and political action strategic vision of the Chamber.
Agenda:
1. 2014 State Legislative Session Update
Lead by Michael Transue
Attorney & Counselor at Law
State & Local Governmental Affairs
2. City of Tacoma Charter Review Process
Lead by Mayor Bill Baarsma
Chair of Charter Review Committee
3. Federal Immigration Legislation
Lead by Mike Weinman
Weinman Consulting LLC
Local & Federal Issues
Chamber members that are interested in participating on the statement committees for the Voter’s Pamphlet, please contact:
Gary Brackett, 253-682-17220, garyb@tacomachamber.org or
David Schroedel, 253-682-1723, davids@tacomachamber.org
Date:
December 9, 2014
Time:
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website:
http://www.tacomachamber.org
Location:
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
Third Floor, Simpson Community Room
950 Pacific Ave., Ste 300
(NW Corner of 11th & Pacific Ave.)
Tacoma, WA 98402
Contact:
Gary Brackett
EMail:
garyb@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
8:00 - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission:
Complimentary
Dec 9 Postponed: Lunch & Learn 12/9/14
Each month the Chamber hosts Lunch & Learn where you can come learn about an engaging and informational topic. With an attendance size of 25-30 people this lunch offers a great personal and social experience.
Lunch & Learn has been postponed until the new year.
Date:
December 9, 2014
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Contact:
Janice Hutchins
EMail:
info@tacomachamber.org
Dec 10 Small Business Roundtable 12/10/14
Every business has had to start at the bottom at some point and we all know that the climb to the top is not an easy one. Small Business Roundtable is a forum where small business can gather to discuss marketing issues, share solutions, and develop new ideas to help them succeed.
Date:
December 10, 2014
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:
Financial Network Investment Corporation
5000 Bridgeport Way W
University Place, WA 98467
Contact:
Savannah Kimball
EMail:
SavannahK@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Fees/Admission:
Complimentary
Dec 11 Public Officials Holiday Reception 2014 - At the door registration only.
Public Officials Holiday Reception
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. AT THE DOOR REGISTRATIONS STILL AVAILABLE.
Meet and mingle with your public officials in a relaxed and informal setting. With 500+ public officials and business community members in attendance, this is a prime chance for you, your staff and your business associates to enjoy a festive evening. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Public Officials Planning to Attend:
Lauren Adler, Pierce County Coordinator, Office of Congressman Denny Heck
Sandy Allen, Municipal Court Judge, Pierce County
Don Anderson, Mayor, City of Lakewood
Julie Anderson, Auditor, Pierce County
Stephanie Arend, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Tom Bauer, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Maria Cantwell
Marty Campbell, Council Member, City of Tacoma
Penny Coffey, Council Member, City of DuPont
Mariza Craig, Executive Director, City of University Place
Tim Curtis, Mayor, City of Fife
Franklin Dacca, District Court Judge, Pierce County
Joe Dacca, District Director, Office of Congressman Derek Kilmer
Larry Dahl, Commissioner, Metro Parks Tacoma
Julie Door, Council Member, City of Puyallup
Jake Fey, Washington House of Representatives
Bill Gaines, Director of Utilities, Tacoma Public Utilities
Michael Grayum, Mayor, City of DuPont
Zachary Guill, Senior Outreach Manager, Office of Congressman Dave Reichert
Dr. Frank Hewins, Superintendent, Franklin Pierce Schools
Cindi Hochstatter, Council Member, City of Sumner
Col. Charles Hodges, Joint Base Commander, JBLM
John Hopkins, Deputy Mayor , City of Puyallup
Ed Hrivnak, Assistant Chief Of Prevention and Education, Central Pierce Fire and Rescue
Pat Hulcey, Deputy Mayor, City of Fife
Anders Ibsen, Council Member, City of Tacoma
Laurie Jinkins, Representative , Washington House of Representatives 27th District
Woodrow Jones, Board Member, Tacoma Public Utilities
Kent Keel, Council Member, City of University Place
Christine Kilduff, Representative-Elect, Washington House of Representatives
Steve Kirby, State Representative, State of Washington
Connie Ladenburg, Council Member, Pierce County Council
Gretchen Leanderson, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Mike Lonergan, Assessor-Treasurer, Pierce County
Rick Maloney, Board Member, University Place School District
Ryan Mello, Council Member, City of Tacoma
Mary Moss, Council Member, City of Lakewood
Dick Muri, Representative, Washington House of Representatives
David Nelson, Board Member, Tacoma Public Utilities
David Olson, Board Member, Peninsula School District
Pat O'Malley, District Court Judge, Pierce County
Amy Pivetta Hoffman, Board Member, Bethel Public Schools
Aaron Pointer, Commissioner, Metro Parks Tacoma
Tim Reid, Commissioner, Metro Parks Tacoma
Shannon Reynolds, Council Member, City of Fircrest
Doug Richardson, Council Member, Pierce County
Jim Schacht, Deputy Prosecutor, Pierce County Superior Court
Heather Shadko, Council Member, City of Puyallup
Mary Sherman, Board Member, Franklin Pierce Schools
Andrea Smith, Commissioner, Metro Parks Tacoma
Phil Sorenson, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Melanie Stambaugh, Representative Elect, 25th District
Marilyn Strickland, Mayor, City of Tacoma
Rick Talbert, Council Member, Pierce County Council
Linh Thai, Community Liaison, Office of Congressman Adam Smith
Milt Tremblay, Council Member, City of Buckley
Monique Trudnowski, Board Member, Tacoma Public Utilities
Brig. Gen. John Tuohy, Assistant Adjutant General Air , Washington National Guard
Catherine Ushka, Board Member, Tacoma School District
Roel van der Lugt, District Director, Office of Congressman Denny Heck
Karen Vialle, Board Member, Tacoma Public Schools
Peter von Reichbauer, Council Member, King County
Lauren Walker, Council Member, City of Tacoma
Roger Westman, Deputy Mayor, City of DuPont
Jason Whalen, Deputy Mayor, City of Lakewood
Bradon Wilkerson, Field Representative, Office of Rep. Jesse Young
Debbie Winskill, Board Member, Tacoma Public Schools
Victoria Woodards, Deputy Mayor, City of Tacoma
Bryan Yambe, Council Member, City of Fife
Derek Young, Council Member-elect, Pierce County Council
Jesse Young, WA State Representative 26th District
**See below for a glance of the 2011 and 2012 Public Officials Holiday Reception!
Date:
December 11, 2014
Time:
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Hotel Murano
Venice Ballrooms
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402
Contact:
Janice Hutchins, 253.683.4882
EMail:
JaniceH@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Thursday, December 11, 2014
5:00 - 8:00 PM
You are welcome to attend this cocktail reception anytime between 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Online registrations are now closed. Guests are welcome to register at the door.
Fees/Admission:
$55.00 - Chamber Member
$65.00 - Chamber Member Walk-In
$65.00 - Non-Chamber Member
$75.00 - Non-Chamber Member Walk-In
Complimentary - Public Officials Online registration is now closed. Guests are welcome to register at the door.
Includes two alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Dec 12 Postponed: Chamber Luncheon 12/12/14
Each month the Chamber hosts a luncheon where you can come and receive updates on the Chamber and the community. The Chamber provides 80-100 attendees with the opportunity to become informed whether it’s through candidate forums, seasonal updates, or award ceremonies.
Chamber Luncheon has been postponed until the new year.
Date:
December 12, 2014
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Contact:
Janice Hutchins
EMail:
info@tacomachamber.org
Dec 17 Small Business Roundtable 12/17/14
Small Business Roundtable
Every business has had to start at the bottom at some point and we all know that the climb to the top is not an easy one. Small Business Roundtable is a forum where small business can gather to discuss marketing issues, share solutions, and develop new ideas to help them succeed.
Date:
December 17, 2014
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:
AmericanWest Bank
1015 A St., Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98402
Free parking will be located in the Tacoma Parking Garage between 11th and 10th. Park in the lower level and the bank will validate.
Contact:
Savannah Kimball
EMail:
SavannahK@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Fees/Admission:
Complimentary
Dec 17 South County Connections 12/17/14
South County Connections
This monthly business forum for the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber South County Branch provides those doing business in Frederickson, Parkland and Spanaway with the opportunity to receive the benefit of an educational topic and community updates.
From Positional Role to Influential Leader - The Evolution
Do you know a person expecting others to follow them due to their position, title or role? Have you ever been that person? Experience transformation out of positional authority into a person of influence others want to follow. Imagine yourself multiplying results, raising your respect and accomplishing more while feeling like a million bucks. Leadership Coach Bryan Hoel provides life changing value making you better.
Date:
December 17, 2014
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location:
Pacific Lutheran University
Regency Room, University Center Room 203
Building #34 on campus map
12180 Park Ave. S
Tacoma, WA 98447
Contact:
Janice Hutchins, 253-627-2175
EMail:
janiceh@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Fees/Admission:
$16.00 Member
$18.00 Member Walk-In
$18.00 Non-Chamber Member
$20.00 Non-Chamber Member Walk-In
Dec 17 Business Milestone - Ribbon Cutting
The Villas - Brookdale
The Villas Brookdale is celebrating their renaming to Brookdale with a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, December 17th from 4:00 pm-6:00pm
Ribbon Cutting will commence at 4:30pm
-Champagne and gourmet appetizers will be served
-prizes from Shilo Inns - including a weekend getaway
-giveaways, entertainment and much more
Date:
December 17, 2014
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
2010 S. Union Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
Contact:
Lynnette Buffington
EMail:
lynnetteb@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
12/17/2014
4:00pm-6:00pm Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 4:45pm
Fees/Admission:
Complimentary
Dec 18 Postponed: West Side Branch Marketing Meeting 12/18/14
West Side Branch Marketing Meeting
Looking to get more involved in your business community? Are you interested in helping to plan upcoming events with the local Chamber of Commerce?
Join the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber West Side Branch– every Third Thursday of the month and contribute to the planning and production of the events held throughout the year.
West Side Marketing Meeting is postponed until the New Year
Date:
December 18, 2014
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:
TBD
Contact:
Savannah Kimball, 253.683.4881
EMail:
SavannahK@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Fees/Admission:
Lunch on your own
Dec 18 Chamber After-Hours 12/18/14
Chamber After-Hours is our monthly networking event where you will have the opportunity to meet & mingle with small, medium, and large Chamber member businesses. This is your chance to promote your business, meet possible clients, and interact with new businesses.
Chamber After-Hours is postponed until the new year.
Date:
December 18, 2014
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Contact:
Janice Hutchins
EMail:
info@tacomachamber.org
Dec 19 Government Affairs Committee 12/16/14
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is responsible for developing and implementing the business advocacy and political action strategic vision of the Chamber.
Agenda:
1. Chelsea Levy, Sound Transit: Info about Sound Transit's ask for regional funding authority
2. Chamber Staff, Immigration: Info on U.S. Chamber of Commerce's position on immigration and background
3. Michael Transue, State Leg Agenda: Report on Board adoption of leg agenda, capital budget agenda and current events
4. Tom Pierson, Political Update
Date:
December 19, 2014
Time:
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website:
http://www.tacomachamber.org
Location:
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
Third Floor, Simpson Community Room
950 Pacific Ave., Ste 300
(NW Corner of 11th & Pacific Ave.)
Tacoma, WA 98402
Contact:
Gary Brackett
EMail:
garyb@tacomachamber.org
Date/Time Details:
8:00 - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission:
Complimentary
Dec 24 Chamber Office Closed
Chamber office is closing at 1 p.m. in observance of the holiday.
Happy Holidays
Date:
December 24, 2014
Time:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dec 26 Postponed: West Side Wake Up! 12/26/14
West Side Wake Up!
This monthly business forum for the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber West Side Branch provides those doing business with the opportunity to receive the benefit of an educational topic and community updates.