Hi Neighbors, You are Invited to the 2nd Annual KWA Community ExpoResources & Entertainment! Event DetailsLocation: Clover Park Technical College (Building 23, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499)Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Want a real handle on your business finances? Pilot is hosting a free two-part webinar series for small business owners. Part 1. September 15, 10 AM PST. Know Your Numbers. Finding and understanding the four numbers that tell you how your business is really doing: monthly burn, break-even point, cash runway, and your effective hourly rate. We'll also cover the three financial statements and why a profitable month and a safe cash position aren't the same thing. You'll leave with a 15-minute weekly
Tacoma has spent a generation remaking its image, and its businesses know the value of not looking dated. A port city on Puget Sound with Mount Rainier on the skyline, a revived downtown, a serious arts scene and a hard-won reputation for reinvention, it is a place where presentation is taken seriously — and where a business whose public materials look stuck in the past stands out for the wrong reasons. A directory listing is a small thing that does more work than most businesses realise. It is often the
The Northwest College of Art and Design is proud to announce our very first Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program! This program will debut in September of 2027, with the application currently available on our website. The Northwest College of Art and Design (NCAD) MFA will offer concentrations in either Graphic Design or User Experience (UX). This program emphasizes concept-driven, studio-based learning within a critique-driven environment, preparing students to think as both strategists and creative leaders.
Building an effective digital marketing strategy doesn't require deep pockets — it requires the right priorities. Retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated $1,192.6 billion in 2025, an 8.1% increase from 2023, and the pressure on small businesses to maintain a strong online presence has never been greater. For the more than 1,400 member organizations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, competing in the South Sound market means getting maximum return from limited resources.Set Goals You Can Actually
Small business owners face organizational change every time they adopt new technology, restructure roles, merge teams, or pivot strategy. Change is not an abstract management concept; it directly affects employees, customers, cash flow, and culture. When handled poorly, it creates confusion and resistance. When handled well, it builds resilience and long-term growth.A Clear Starting Point: What Makes Change Work Define the reason for change before announcing it. Communicate early, often, and
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