Free seminar for folks who want to own small businesses
Folks who want to start their own businesses can get dialed in with a free workshop in Tacoma on Wednesday. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber will host “Small Business Start-Up: 101,” with local experts...
View ArticleCoca-Cola is official Seattle Seahawks soft drink
Coca-Cola is the official soft drink of the Seattle Seahawks once again, after the team parted ways with Seattle-based Jones Soda earlier this week. Jones was the official drink at Qwest Field for the...
View ArticleLocal libraries get into job business
Pierce County libraries are getting into the job business. New “job and business centers” are now open at libraries in Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Parkland and South Hill with help from $187,000 in grants,...
View Article“Socially acceptable?” seminar for employers
Using social media to hire new employees is the topic of the “Socially Acceptable?” seminar being put on by the Workforce Central Business Connection Wednesday morning. “Employers who use social media...
View ArticleNorthco offers job training course
Tacoma-based Northco Development non-profit group is offering a three-week general job training course. Training topics include customer service, resume writing, interview techniques and speech...
View ArticleEnergy guru urges business leaders to get involved
Business leaders around the country need to be involved in the national energy policy debate. That’s the word from Karen Alderman Harbert, president of the national U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute...
View ArticleAmtrak sees record ridership in second quarter
Amtrak Cascades saw record ridership growth in the last three months, based largely on people taking more “local” vacations, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. Adding a second round-trip train between...
View ArticleLucky Dog Casino is still hiring
The Lucky Dog Casino is back open year-round after a 10-month hiatus, David Owens, general manager said Friday. The Skokomish Tribe casino also is still looking to hire a few more folks with casino...
View ArticlePuyallup hotel celebrates $1.3 million remodel
The Holiday Inn Express Puyallup is celebrating a $1.3 million remodel tomorrow with a champagne christening. Puyallup Mayor Kathy Turner also will be on hand to cut a ribbon for the evening’s...
View ArticleSpaceworks Tacoma block party tonight
Don’t forget about the Spaceworks Tacoma block party at 9th and Broadway in Tacoma starting at 4:30 p.m. It’s a fun kick-off to the initiative to bring new retail businesses and art to empty...
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