Gov. Gregoire offers Puget Sound Partnership headquarters announcement
Gov. Chris Gregoire held a press conference in Tacoma yesterday to announce that the Puget Sound Partnership will co-locate in the Tacoma’s upcoming Urban Waters facility project.
Puget Sound Partnership is a state-funded agency aimed at cleaning this waterway to make it “fishable, swimmable and diggable,” as Gov. Gregoire put it.
Urban Waters is a marine research facility project that will be located on east side of Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway.
The governor said, “This is a great day for the people of this community and a great day for Puget Sound.”
Civic leaders and the governor also went on to say that Tacoma is an amazing community, known for its reputation in collaboration.
For more information, visit the Puget Sound Partnership Web site.
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Tacoma in the News: Foss hotel, Lorig apartment projects
We hope you didn’t miss the following new articles on Tacoma’s growth, development and prosperity:
• Hotel on Foss: It’s a go, The News Tribune
• ‘Cause not all can afford condos, The News Tribune
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New Business Update: Willow, Angel Nails
• Willow Salon and Spa has opened at 2702 N. 21st St.
• Angel Nails has opened at 3606 McKinley Ave.
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Tour of Urban Living, Block Tie Affair spotlight downtown
Tacoma’s downtown skyline is changing daily with the development of chic condominiums, stylish townhomes and trendy apartments, and the annual Tour of Urban Living will be your chance to get inside 16 of these properties to be a part of the action.
The Tour of Urban Living will take place Oct. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, self-guided tour promises to highlight the best that downtown Tacoma has to offer.
Also, those who already live downtown won’t want to miss the Block Tie Affair taking place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave. The Block Tie Affair is an opportunity for those who’ve already chosen to live downtown to meet face-to-face while enjoying appetizers and entertainment from local musicians, along with the chance to tour the galleries of the museum.
For more information, visit the City of Tacoma’s news release or contact Roxanne Murphy, Community and Economic Development, at roxanne.murphy@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-2054.
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Chamber of Commerce hosts business expo, annual meeting
The Tacoma-PierceCounty Chamber of Commerce’s free Business Expo is back this year from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center with more that 150 informative and innovative exhibitors. The Business Expo is the Puget Sound's largest business-to-business trade show. Expo workshops will also be offered on topics including marketing, obtaining new customers and conducting business with the military.
In addition, the Chamber’s annual meeting and breakfast will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 9 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. This year's meeting features best-selling author Dr. Barry Asmus, who has been named by USA Today as one of the five most-requested speakers in the United States. He's the author of nine books, including "Bulls Don't Blush, Bears Don't Die" and "Crossroads: The Great American Experiment." He is a senior economist for the National Center for Policy Analysis.
For more information, visit the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Web site.
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Open Space Habitat Plan revealed next week
The Green Tacoma Partnership, the City of Tacoma and Metro Parks Tacoma invite you to attend an informative and input-gathering meeting about the Open Space Habitat Plan (OSHP) currently under development. The OSHP will guide the management, restoration and acquisition of Tacoma’s open space habitat areas.
This session will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the University of Puget Sound Trimble Forum, 1500 N. Warner St.
The vision of the OSHP is to create a system of open space habitat corridors and networks in Tacoma that defines and enhances the built and natural environment, supports and nurtures wildlife habitat and enriches the life of each of Tacoma’s citizens.
Your input will be needed on all aspects of the project, including:
• The areas of Tacoma that the plan should focus on.
• Issues that are important to you.
• How the plan’s vision can be successfully implemented.
For more information, contact Molly Harris at (253) 591-5383 or Elliott Barnett at (253) 591-5389 of the Community and Economic Development Department or visit www.cityoftacoma.org/planning.
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Bill Gaines appointed as director of Tacoma Public Utilities
The Community and Economic Development Department would like to congratulate Bill Gaines on his recent appointment as the new director of Tacoma Public Utilities. Gaines is the current Tacoma Power superintendent and he’ll succeed Mark Crisson when he retires on Nov. 1. In his new role as the chief executive officer, Gaines will have responsibility for the general management and administration of the organization, which includes Tacoma Power, Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. For more information, visit the Tacoma Public Utilities Web site.
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Mark your calendar for November Art at Work month
Brochures for the City of Tacoma’s annual November Art at Work month are now available at www.tacomaculture.org/arts/ArtatWork.asp. Art at Work month includes art and cultural happenings throughout Tacoma for every day in the month of November. Be sure to save the date for the opening celebration Nov. 2; studio tours on Nov. 10 and 11; the Art Slam on Nov. 16; and the Arts Symposium Nov. 17 and 18. For more information, visit www.tacomaculture.org or contact Amy McBride at amcbride@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5192.
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Tacoma says Opa!
The Tacoma Greek Festival will take place Oct. 5 to 7 at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1523 S. Yakima Ave., and will feature Greek food, music and fun. For more information, visit the Greek Festival Web site.
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Empty Bowls to feed the hungry
Empty Bowls, a popular fundraiser for the Emergency Food Network, will return from 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the South Park Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way. This event features homemade glass, pottery and wood bowls crafted by Northwest artisans. There you’ll enjoy gourmet soup and bread with the purchase of a $10 bowl to take home – and those bowls sell quickly! For more information, visit the Emergency Food Network Web site.
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