City leaders take part in Kitakyushu study mission
Community and Economic Development Director Ryan Petty recently joined City Councilmember Connie Ladenburg and 45 delegates from the Seattle region on the largest study mission of Tacoma's Sister City, Kitakyushu, Japan. This was the 14th study mission conducted by the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle. Other South Sound attendees included Tim Farrell and Sue Mauermann of the Port of Tacoma, John Ladenberg of Pierce County and Bruce Kendall of the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County. Kitakyushu is a city of 1 million inhabitants in South Japan that's increasingly known as a world leader in sustainable redevelopment. For more information, view a study mission diary from the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, visit our Sister Cities Web site or The City of Kitakyushu.
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Go Local: Support your downtown
A Go Local campaign is currently underway, which includes a passport for free merchandise and discounts from 37 downtown Tacoma merchants. This campaign is running from now until Oct. 18.
A prize patrol will also stroll through Tacoma every Thursday to award those creatively wearing a designed emblem, which is available as a cut-out in the passport. E-mail prizepatrol@gurustacoma.com and let them know where to look for you.
In addition, those who get their passport stamped by all participating merchants will turn in their passports during a final celebration for an opportunity to win a grand prize. More information on the celebration and the grand prize will be available in the coming months.
Pick up your passport at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, and participating downtown businesses. For more information and a full listing of participants, visit the Go Local campaign Web site.
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City hosts surviving construction workshop
As Tacoma’s rapid redevelopment continues, so does the number of construction projects occurring in our city. Thus, the City of Tacoma is convening a special workshop for Tacoma businesses on how to survive construction from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 6 at the William H. Factory Small Business Incubator.
This session will consist of a panel of speakers including business and marketing professors from our local colleges and the Small Business Incubator, a small business consultant and business owners who have survived construction themselves.
Those interested in attending are asked to complete a brief survey, located at www.cityoftacoma.org/dstreet, so that the session can be better customized to suit attendees’ needs.
RSVP for this event today by contacting Roxanne Murphy at roxanne.murphy@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-2054.
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New Business Update: Two Tacoma tanning spas
Two tanning spas are bronzing up Tacoma. Urban Tanning Spa has opened at 717 Pacific Ave., (253) 779-4SUN and Bahama Tan has opened at 3518 6th Avenue, Suite 102, (253) 565-5636.
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Chamber recognizes New Tacoma award winners
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the winners of their New Tacoma Awards. Congratulations go to the following winners:
• Prium – Ghilarducci Award for successful new development, renovation, or beautification.
• Lisa Fruichiante, Grand Cinema, underground artist, and community builder – Popham Award for the individual that has done the most to build community.
• Jim Merritt, Merritt Architects – Union Station Award for leading companies or individuals that have built or sustained momentum for revitalization.
• Leroy Jewelers & The Art Stop – Schoenfeld Award for exemplary performance (and pizzazz!) as a retailer.
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City of Tacoma director receives top public works honor
William L. Pugh, Public Works director for the City of Tacoma, was recently named a 2007 Top Ten Public Works Leader of the Year by the American Public Works Association. APWA selected 10 outstanding public works professionals from across the U.S. and Canada for their professionalism, expertise and career-long dedication and service. Marking the 48th year of the award, the honor is among the most coveted and prestigious presented by the association.
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Party with the Rainiers at Cheney Stadium
So many changes are afoot at Cheney Stadium with the $2.5 million face lift it received through a grant from the Washington State Community, Trade and Economic Development. After June 1, fans will have a chance to experience the Tacoma Rainier’s baseball games in yet another way: party decks. But don’t shoot for June 1 itself because they’ve already sold out on that date. These decks that overlook the third-base side of the stadium are available for parties of 50 to 500 for $1,500. This cost includes tickets for up to 50 people, a tented area, an all-inclusive food and beverage package, group recognition on the scoreboard, a hospitality attendant and six parking passes. For more information on the party decks, call (253) 752-7707 or email tickets@tacomarainiers.com. Go Rainiers!
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Relay for Life returns next weekend
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, which originated in Tacoma, will take place from 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. between June 1 and 2 at Mount Tahoma High School, 4634 South 74th St. This fun-filled, overnight event celebrates survivorship and raises money for research and programs to fight cancer. For more information, visit the Relay for Life of Tacoma Web site or contact LaMarco Mitchell at 1 (800) 227-2345.
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View historic Tacoma postcards
The Tacoma Historical Society is offering an exhibit that features 100 post card views of early-day Tacoma at 747 Broadway. Their exhibit center is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free, but donations are requested. The Tacoma Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presentation of the history of the City of Tacoma and its people. For more information on the exhibit, the organization, and their events, go to the Tacoma Historical Society Web site.
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Tacoma Symphony Orchestra announces ‘07-‘08 season
The Tacoma Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2007-2008 season. A brochure that contains information on their upcoming performances, programs and packages is available by calling (253) 272-7264. Information on this season will also be available on the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra Web site soon.
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Stop and smell the roses June 1 to 3
Get the latest dirt at this year’s Point Defiance Flower and Garden Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 1 and 2 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 3. For more information, visit the Point Defiance Flower and Garden Show Web site.
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