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2009 Board of Directors...............................................6 Your Chamber Team.....................................................7
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21st Century Partners...................................................8 Guide to Government & Community Services.........10
executive leadership
Who We Are
2009 Executive Committee..........................................4
administrative support administrative support account support human resources assistant mailroom technician
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber.........................3
Guide to Chamber Services........................................15 What We Can Do for You
TEACH..............................20 T he Chamber’s 2009 Legislative Agenda
Get Moving! ......................21 Transportation Initiative
Why Belong to the Chamber?....................22 Our Membership Tells the Story
Membership Directory . ...25 Business Directory Buyer’s Guide Who’s Who 2 Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Who We Are
T
he Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber brings together more than 1,300 businesses to improve the economic climate and overall welfare of the community. The Chamber is not only a powerful resource for businesses, but also a catalyst for action and change. Our focus is the health and prosperity of business and the community in which we work, live, and play. Economic expansion, new jobs, higher incomes, and a solid tax base are paramount to a thriving regional economy. Raising the banner of “Power Through Connections,” the Chamber dedicates itself to fostering collaborative partnerships and regional initiatives to benefit all business and families in Tacoma-Pierce County. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber: • Is one of the largest and most dynamic business organizations in Washington State. • Has been serving local businesses for over a century. • Is a body of businesspeople who firmly believe in the power and potential of TacomaPierce County. • Offers a variety of involvement and networking opportunities for member volunteers, with support from an experienced and professional staff. • Involves hundreds of volunteers in strategic development activities, often partnering with diverse public and private groups and a dynamic Board of Directors. • Is a not-for-profit business organization, funded primarily through dues paid by member businesses.
Our Mission The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber will provide strong business advocacy and services to create and sustain economic opportunity and a more livable community.
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2009 Executive Committee Tacoma-pierce county chamber OVERALL GOALS Strong Business Advocacy Serve as Pierce County’s leading voice for a strong economy and work for the needs of business at the local, state, and federal levels. Value-Added Benefits and Services Provide member benefits, programs, and services that are unique, market-driven, and impactful to the bottom line.
Chair Raymond Tennison President Simpson Investment Co.
Chair-Elect Toby Murray President Murray Pacific
Treasurer Thomas Spilman President Southern Puget Sound KeyBank
Regional Collaboration and Inclusion Convene, join, or invite partners and potential allies to seek and promote solutions to local and regional issues. Benchmarking for Excellence Achieve recognition for excellence through implementation of “best practices” to benefit members and community.
Past Chair David H. Senner
Legal Counsel Valarie Zeeck Attorney/Partner Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim, PLLC
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Vice Chair, Business & Trade Development George Cargill TriWest HealthCare Alliance
Vice Chair, Small Business Development Brian Haynes Rainier Connect Vice President Business Development
Vice Chair, Government & Community Issues Hans Hechtman Director of Government Affairs Comcast Cable
Vice Chair, Member Services Beverly McConaghy Registered Principal Financial Network Investment Corporation
Frederickson, Parkland, Spanaway Chamber Division Suzanne Bracher Operations Manager Harborstone Credit Union/ Spanaway Branch
University Place-Fircrest Chamber Division Deanna Cleaveland Co-Owner Cornerstone Financial Strategies, LLC
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Board 2009 of Directors Michael Hansch President & CEO
Don Meyer (A) Executive Director
Lance Hungerford President
Col. Cynthia Murphy (A) Garrison Commander
Maro Imirzian Controller
Kevin R. Phelps Owner
Port of Tacoma
Ted Johnson (BIA Rep)
Gretchen Benzin Director Corporate Services
Dr. Patricia Spakes Chancellor
Russell Investments
Bill Kaufmann, CAS E-Commerce Store Manager
Jeffrey Brown President
Bruce Kendall (A) President & CEO
(A): Appointed
Rick Allen (A) President
United Way of Pierce County
Eric Anderson (A) Tacoma City Manager City of Tacoma
Connie Bacon (A) Commissioner
BCRA
George Cargill Vice President, NW Market TriWest HealthCare Alliance
Bill Deaver President/COO
Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc
Bill Gaines Director/Utilities
Tacoma Public Utilities
John Hall President & CEO
Rainier Pacific Bank
Kathy Hanna Vice President CH2M Hill, Inc
Bank of Tacoma
Round Table Pizza
Catchlight Energy
Simon Johnson, LLC
Goodwill Industries
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County
Bruce Marley Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Venture Bank
Ben Martinez Vice President Commercial Banking Bank of America
Pat McCarthy (A) Pierce County Executive Pierce County
Andy McDonald Executive Vice President/CCO Columbia Bank
Rose Mednick President Signs by Tomorrow
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Foss Waterway Development Authority
Fort Lewis
Phelps Properties LLC
University of Washington, Tacoma
Col. Jeffrey Stephenson (A) Commander 62nd Airlift Wing McChord Air Force Base
Kurt Vantosky Advertising Vice President The News Tribune
Elizabeth Warman Acting Director of Government Affairs The Boeing Company
Eddie Westmoreland Divisions Vice President Waste Connections, Inc.
David Winters Vice President, Business Banking Manager Wells Fargo Bank
Your Chamber Team Administration
David W. Graybill, CCE, CEcD President & CEO
Community issues, Chamber policies, and Chamber spokesperson.
Jessica Holden
Transportation and Environmental Coordinator
Downtown: On the Go! member commuting resources, transportation partnership, and TacomaACTS (green alliance).
Publication editing and coordination, Chamber communications coordinator, Web site editor and writer, concept event videos, and Chamber photographer.
jessicah@tacomachamber.org
mimij@tacomachamber.org
davidg@tacomachamber.org
Joanne Buselmeier Finance & Administration Manager
Financial, legal, human resources, purchasing policy, Chamber operations, technology, Business Improvement Area (BIA), Tollefson Plaza management, Leadership Tacoma-Pierce County, and Chamber photographer. joanneb@tacomachamber.org Business & Trade Group
Gary Brackett, CCR Business & Trade Development Manager
International trade, information and resources, Alaska committee support, environmental issues, military affairs support, portindustrial area, technology, utility issues, and TacomaAngel Network. garyb@tacomachamber.org Government & Community Issues Group
Michael Weinman Weinman Consulting
Legislative and local government issues, tax issues, growth management, Leadership Tacoma-Pierce County, transportation issues, and advocacy. mweinman@comcast.net Area Divisions
Chelsea Levy
Metropolitan Development Manager
City Center Division, Frederickson/ Parkland/Spanaway and University Place/Fircrest Divisions management, Business Improvement Area (BIA), Regional Access Mobility Partnership (RAMP), and Downtown: On the Go! chelseal@tacomachamber.org
Mimi Jansen Communications Coordinator
Member Services & Marketing
Susie Wagner
Assistant Manager, Member Services & Area Divisions Manager
Membership information, customer service, Total Resource Campaign, Business Roundtable, Ambassador Club Liaison, and Frederickson/Parkland/ Spanaway and University Place/Fircrest Divisions support. susiew@tacomachamber.org
Judy Singley
Events Manager & Small Business Development Manager
Business EXPO, Together Thursdays, Good Morning! Power Networking events, Spotlight! On Business Awards, and small business workshops. judys@tacomachamber.org
Len Ganduglia
Membership Representative
New membership sales, advertising, sponsorships, and prospective member resource and retention. leng@tacomachamber.org
Victoria Osmanson Membership Representative
New membership sales, advertising, sponsorships, and prospective member resource and retention. victoriao@tacomachamber.org Communications
Christina Kitchens Graphic Designer
Publications design and prepress, project production management, marketing collateral development and branding, Web support, concept event videos, Chamber photographer, and printer calibration. christinak@tacomachamber.org
Support Staff
Cathy Thompson Executive Assistant, Support Staff Coordinator
Board of Directors information, administrative support, support staff coordination, human resources, and special event support. cathyt@tacomachamber.org
Vy Dotson
Event Management, Tollefson Plaza
Tollefson Plaza management support and planning/coordination of Plaza events. vyd@tacomachamber.org
Kristi Holmes
Business Information Specialist/Admin. Assistant
Chamber receptionist, database management, manager assistant, customer relations, and relocation information. kristih@tacomachamber.org
Rose Crist
Accounting Clerk
Accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting support, departmental assistance, and special events support. rosec@tacomachamber.org
Janice Hutchins Membership Services Specialist
Membership invoices, database updates, mailing list and label orders, special events support, member support, and volunteer coordinator. janiceh@tacomachamber.org
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21st Century Partners Founders
Community Builders
Qwest
Columbia Bank KeyBank, N.A. Port of Tacoma Simpson Tacoma Public Utilities
Cornerstone of Commerce
Bank of America City of Tacoma Franciscan Health System MultiCare Health System Wells Fargo Bank Visionaries
Bluewater Project, Inc. The News Tribune Puget Sound Energy Regence BlueShield Russell Investments State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance U.S. Bank 8 Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
Advocates for Prosperity
The Boeing Company Brown & Brown of Washington, Inc. Cellmark, Inc. DaVita, Inc. Eka Chemicals Emerald Queen Casino G ordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim, PLLC G roup Health Cooperative of Puget Sound Heritage Bank Intel Corporation Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. Venture Bank Allies for Progress
Absher Construction Company Bank of New York Mellon Bruce Titus Automotive Group Comcast Cable Flex-A-Lite Consolidated, Inc. Fred Meyer Harborstone Credit Union
Hotel Murano KCPQ TV-Channel 13 Kemira Chemicals Kibble & Prentice, a USI Company McFarland Cascade Pacific Lutheran University Propel Insurance Rainier Pacific Bank Red Wind Casino ResCare HomeCare Robert Larson’s Automotive Group Roman Meal Company RSM McGladrey, Inc. Sound Credit Union Tacoma Electric Supply, Inc. Tacoma Mall-Simon Property Group TrueBlue, Inc. U.S. Oil & Refining Company University of Puget Sound Veneer Chip Transport Western Polymer Corporation Weyerhaeuser Company
New Entrepreneurs
ACI Air Systems Engineering, Inc. Albany International Aramark Uniform Services Arclin Surfaces, Inc. Ault Electric Company, Inc. Auto Warehousing Company Bates Technical College BERGER/ABAM Engineers, Inc. B est Western Tacoma Dome Hotel BMW Northwest, Inc. BNSF Railway Company Bradken-Atlas Brown & Haley Brown’s Point Charters & Yachts Bucky’s Muffler, Radiator & Brakes Buffelen Woodworking Company B usiness Examiner Newspaper Group Canteen Vending Caraustar Mill Group CB Richard Ellis CESCO Solutions, Inc. CH2M HILL, Inc. Chambers Bay Golf Course Charles River Clinical Services NW Charles Wright Academy Chase Clear Channel Outdoor Clearwater Casino Resort Clover Park Technical College Commencement Bay Corrugated Concrete Technology Corporation Costco Wholesale Courtyard by Marriott Davies Pearson, PC DeVry University Dickens Dining Concepts Eisenhower & Carlson, PLLC El Toro Restaurants Emerald Downs Emerald Home Furnishings Filtrona Extrusion B everly McConaghy, Financial Network Investment Corporation Foss Maritime Company Frontier Bank Gene Juarez Salon & Spas
G eneral Plastics Manufacturing Company Glacier Northwest Globe Machine Manufacturing GLY Construction Goodwill Industries - Tacoma Healthcare Laundry Service Horizon Lines Interstate Distributor Company I ron Mountain Records Management J ames Hardie Building Products, Inc. JCPenney Company-Tacoma Mall Johnson, Stone & Pagano, PS K aman Industrial Technologies Corporation K ay Parks/ Dan Meyer Auto Rebuild, Inc. Kel-Tech Plastics, Inc. L andmark Catering & Convention Center LeMay Enterprises, Inc. Little Caesars L owe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Macy’s Marine View Ventures, Inc. McKinstry Company Milgard Manufacturing, Inc. Moss Adams, LLP Mountain Construction Muckleshoot Casino Murray Pacific Corporation Nalco Company Neil Walter Company, LLC New Era Cleaners Olympic Eagle Distributing O rchard Park Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Pacific Northwest Eye Associates Papé Machinery, Inc. Parametrix Peak Performance Learning, LLC Pepsi Bottling Group Wade Perrow Construction Pierce College District Pierce County Executive’s Office Pierce Transit Point B
Pollard Group, Inc. R-4 Printing, Inc. Rainier Connect Reprographics NW Rush Development Company R ushforth Construction Company, Inc. SAGEM Morpho, Inc. SC Fuels Schnitzer Steel Industries Sellen Construction Company, Inc. Skookum Contract Services Sound Refining, Inc. Stellar Industrial Supply, Inc. Stratford Company, LLC Superior Linen Service SUPERVALU-Northwest Region Tacoma Community College Tacoma Public Schools Tacoma Screw Products TAPCO Credit Union Titus-Will Ford/Toyota/Scion Toray Composites (America), Inc. TRA Medical Imaging Trinity Glass International, Inc.
TriWest HealthCare Alliance Tucci & Sons Union Pacific Railroad United Western Development Univar USA U niversity of Washington, Tacoma UPS T he Village Retirement & Assisted Living Communities Voith Fabrics Wal-Mart - Lakewood Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Western State Hospital Westmark Products, Inc. Wilcox Farms, Inc. Woodworth & Company, Inc. YellowBook USA Y usen Terminals Tacoma, Inc. c/o NYK Lines
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Guide to Government & Community Services Know Who to Call wAsHinGton stAte Governor
Chris Gregoire (D)
Office of the Governor Legislative Building P.O. Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002.................................................................................. 360-902-4111 www.governor.wa.gov u.s. senAtors
Maria Cantwell (D)
717 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510..................................................................................... 202-224-3441 Tacoma.................................................................................................................. 253-572-2281 www.cantwell.senate.gov
Patty Murray (D)
173 Russell Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510..................................................................................... 202-224-2621 Seattle ................................................................................................................... 206-553-5545 www.pattymurray.senate.gov u.s. representAtives
1st Congressional district
Jay Inslee (D)
403 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515..................................................................................... 202-225-6311 Mountlake Terrace .............................................................................................. 425-640-0233 www.house.gov/inslee
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2nd Congressional district
Rick Larsen (D)
107 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515..................................................................................... 202-225-2605 Bellingham ........................................................................................................... 360-733-4500 www.house.gov/larsen
3rd Congressional district
Brian Baird (D)
2443 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 208515 .................................................................................. 202-225-3536 Vancouver ............................................................................................................. 360-695-6292 www.house.gov/baird 4th Congressional district
Richard “Doc� Hastings (R)
1214 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515..................................................................................... 202-225-5816 Pasco ..................................................................................................................... 509-543-9396 www.hastings.house.gov 5th Congressional district
Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R)
1708 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515..................................................................................... 202-225-2006 Spokane ................................................................................................................ 509-353-2374 www.mcmorris.house.gov
6th Congressional district
Norm Dicks (D)
2467 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515..................................................................................... 202-225-5916 Tacoma.................................................................................................................. 253-593-6536 www.house.gov/dicks 7th Congressional district
Jim McDermott (D)
1035 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515..................................................................................... 202-225-3106 Seattle ................................................................................................................... 206-553-7170 www.house.gov/mcdermott 8th Congressional district
Dave Reichert
1223 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515..................................................................................... 202-225-7761 Seattle ................................................................................................................... 206-275-3437 www.reichert.house.gov 9th Congressional district
Adam Smith (D)
2402 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515..................................................................................... 202-225-8901 Tacoma.................................................................................................................. 253-896-3775 www.house.gov/adamsmith loCAl eleCted offiCiAls
Pierce County executive
Pat McCarthy
County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 737 Tacoma, WA 98402 ............................................................................................. 253-798-7477 pcexecutive@co.pierce.wa.us Pierce County Prosecutor
Gerald A. Horne
district 2
Joyce McDonald Jmcdonald@co.pierce.wa.us .......................................................................... 253-798-6694 district 3
Roger Bush
Rbush@co.pierce.wa.us .................................................................................. 253-798-6626 district 4
Tim Farrell
tfarrell@co.pierce.wa.us .................................................................................. 253-798-7590 district 5
Barbara Gelman bgelman@co.pierce.wa.us .............................................................................. 253-798-6653 district 6
Dick Muri
dick.muri@co.pierce.wa.us ............................................................................. 253-798-3308 district 7
Terry Lee
terry.lee@co.pierce.wa.us ............................................................................... 253-798-6654 port of tAComA Commission
Port of tacoma Commission PO Box 1837 Tacoma, WA 98401 ............................................................................................. 253-383-5841 President
Clare Petrich
cpetrich@portoftacoma.com .......................................................................... 253-278-2998 vice President
Ted Bottiger
tdoremus@portoftacoma.com ........................................................................ 253-539-3942 Secretary
Don Johnson
County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 946 Tacoma, WA 98402 ............................................................................................. 253-798-7400 Kkellstr@co.pierce.wa.us Pierce County assessor-treasurer
dcjohnson@portoftacoma.com ...................................................................... 253-383-5841 1st assistant Secretary
Dale Washam
Richard P. Marzano
2401 S. 35th St., Room 142 Tacoma, WA 98409 ............................................................................................. 253-798-6111 dwasham@co.pierce.wa.us Pierce County auditor
Jan Shabro
2401 S. 35th St., Room 200 Tacoma, WA 98409 ............................................................................................. 253-798-3188 pcauditor@co.pierce.wa.us Pierce County Council
County City Building
930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 1046 Tacoma, WA 98402 ............................................................................................. 253-798-7777 district 1
Connie Bacon
cbacon@portoftacoma.com ............................................................................ 253-593-6077 2nd assistant Secretary dmarzano@portoftacoma.com ....................................................................... 253-279-7484 tAComA City CounCil
Mayor and City Council Tacoma Municipal Building 747 Market St., Room 1200 Tacoma, WA 98402 ............................................................................................. 253-591-5100 Mayor
Bill Baarsma
bbaarsma@cityoftacoma.org district 1
Spiro Manthou
spiro.manthou@cityoftacoma.org
Shawn Bunney
sbunney@co.pierce.wa.us ............................................................................... 253-798-3635
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district 2
at large
Jake Fey
Jim Dugan
jfey@cityoftacoma.org district 3
253-571-1396
Kurt Miller
Lauren Walker
253-571-1290
Rick Talbert
253-571-7442 Metropolitan area Public Schools
lwalker2@cityoftacoma.org district 4
Connie Rickman
rtalbert@cityoftacoma.org district 5
Bethel School District No. 403
Connie Ladenburg
Clover Park School District No. 400
cladenbu@cityoftacoma.org at large
www.bethelsd.org .............................................................................................. 253-683-6000
www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us................................................................................ 253-589-7500
Fife School District No. 417
Julie Anderson
www.fifeschools.com ......................................................................................... 253-517-1000
Mike Lonergan
www.fp.k12.wa.us............................................................................................... 253-298-3000
Marilyn Strickland
www.puyallup.k12.wa.us ................................................................................... 253-841-1301
julie.anderson@cityoftacoma.org mlonerga@cityoftacoma.org marilyn.strickland@cityoftacoma.org metropolitAn pArk distriCt BoArd
board of Park Commissioners 4702 S. 19th St. Tacoma, WA 98405 ............................................................................................. 253-305-1000 President
Victoria Woodards vwoodards@tacomaparks.com ...................................................................... 253-305-1091 Clerk
Ryan Mello
rmello@tacomaparks.com .............................................................................. 253-361-8356
Larry Dahl
ldahl@tacomaparks.com ................................................................................. 253-305-1091
Aaron Pointer
apointer@tacomaparks.com ........................................................................... 253-761-0490
Tim Reid
treid@tacomaparks.com ................................................................................. 253-565-7864 tAComA sCHool BoArd
tacoma School board P.O. Box 1357 Tacoma, WA 98401 ............................................................................................. 253-571-1443 www.tacoma.k12.wa.us tacoma School district Superintendent
Dr. Arthur Jarvis 253-571-1010 President
Franklin Pierce School District No. 402 Puyallup School District No. 3
Steilacoom School District No. 1
www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us ............................................................................... 253-983-2200
Tacoma School District No. 10
www.tacoma.k12.wa.us ..................................................................................... 253-571-1000
University Place School District No. 83
www.upsd.wednet.edu ....................................................................................... 253-566-5600 pierCe County leGislAtive deleGAtion 2009–2010
The Chamber maintains complete reference information on the Washington State Legislature, including bill status, committee agendas, and voting records. Chamber members who need assistance contacting legislators or information about bills may call 253-627-2175. The names, addresses, and phone numbers of legislators representing Pierce County follow. When writing legislators, use the following format: The Honorable___________ Office Number and Building Olympia, WA 98504 The toll-free message hot line number is 800-562-6000, or 800-635-9993 for the hearing impaired. The Washington State Legislature is composed of 49 senators and 98 representatives. Voters in each of the 49 legislative districts elect one senator and two representatives. Senators serve four-year terms, while representatives serve two-year terms. 2nd district
Sen. Randi Becker (R)
Kim Golding
409 Legislative Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7602 Becker.randi@leg.wa.gov
Debbie Winskill
403 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7912 campbell.tom@leg.wa.gov
Kgoldin@tacoma.k12.wa.us ............................................................................ 253-571-1397 vice-President 253-627-7377
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Rep. Tom Campbell (R)
Rep. Jim McCune (R)
29th district
415 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7829 mccune.jim@leg.wa.gov 25th district
Sen. Rosa Franklin (D)
Sen. Jim Kastama (D)
Rep. Steve Conway (D)
406 John A. Cherberg Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7648 Kastama.jim@leg.wa.gov
307 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7906 Conway.steve@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Bruce Dammeier (R)
Rep. Steve Kirby (D)
439 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504
Rep. Dawn Morrell (R)
332 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7968 Morrell.dawn@leg.wa.gov 26th district
Sen. Derek Kilmer (D)
226 John A. Cherberg Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7650 Kilmer.derek@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Jan Angel (R)
333 John L. O’ Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7964 angel.jan@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Larry Seaquist (D)
317 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7802 Seaquist.larry@leg.wa.gov 27th district
Sen. Debbie Regala (D)
405 John A. Cherberg Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7652 Regala.debbie@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Jeannie Darnielle (D)
320 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7974 Darnielle.jeannie@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Dennis Flannigan (D)
334 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 253-593-2345 Flannigan.dennis@leg.wa.gov 28th district
Sen. Mike Carrell (R)
109A Irv Newhouse Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7654 Carrell.mike@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Tami Green (D)
431 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7958 green.tami@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Troy Kelley (D)
319 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7890 Kelley.troy@leg.wa.gov
410 Legislative Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7656 Franklin.rosa@leg.wa.gov
308 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7996 Kirby.steve@leg.wa.gov 31st district
Sen. Pam Roach (R)
202 Irving R. Newhouse Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7660 Roach.pam@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Christopher Hurst (D)
324 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7866 hurst.christopher@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Dan Roach (R)
413 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504 ............................................................................................ 360-786-7846 Roach.dan@leg.wa.gov wAsHinGton stAte AGenCies
department of labor and industries
(LISTENS)
Toll-Free ................................................................................................................ 800-547-8367 Olympia ................................................................................................................. 360-902-5799 environmental regulations
Department of Ecology
Olympia ................................................................................................................. 360-407-6000 industrial health and Safety regulations
Division of Industrial Safety and Health
Toll-Free ................................................................................................................ 800-423-7233 Olympia ................................................................................................................. 360-902-5508 local, State, and federal tax requirements
Department of Revenue
Toll-Free ................................................................................................................ 800-647-7706 registering your business
Business and Profession Division, Department of Licencing
Olympia ................................................................................................................. 360-664-1400 wage regulations, industrial insurance
Department of Labor and Industries
Main ....................................................................................................................... 360-902-5800 Employment Standards ...................................................................................... 360-902-5316 Employer Services .............................................................................................. 360-902-4817 Specialty Compliance Line ................................................................................ 360-902-5226
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wAsHinGton stAte proGrAms
TDD ........................................................................................................................ 360-586-4840 Within Washington ............................................................................................. 800-237-1233 Minority and women’s business assistance hot line Olympia ................................................................................................................. 360-753-9693 office of Community development Olympia ................................................................................................................. 360-725-2800 office of trade and economic development Olympia ................................................................................................................. 360-725-4000 trade and Market development Olympia ................................................................................................................. 360-725-4100
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
PO Box 1933 Tacoma, WA 98401-1933 Phone .................................................................................................................... 253-627-2175 Fax ......................................................................................................................... 253-597-7305 info@tacomachamber.org
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
3629 S. D St. Tacoma, WA 98408 ............................................................................................. 253-798-6500
Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau
City of tacoma
1119 Pacific Ave., Suite 500 P.O. Box 1754 Tacoma, WA 98401-1754 Phone .................................................................................................................... 253-627-2836 Toll-Free ................................................................................................................ 800-272-2662 www.traveltacoma.com
General Information
World Trade Center Tacoma
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253-591-5000 www.cityoftacoma.org
Building and Occupational Taxes and Licenses 253-591-5252
Business Licenses
950 Pacific Ave., Suite 310 Tacoma, WA 98402 ............................................................................................. 253-396-1022 www.wtcta.org AdditionAl resourCes
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attorney General washington State Seattle ................................................................................................................... 800-551-4636 better business bureau 253-830-2924 industrial health and Safety regulations Within Washington ............................................................................................. 800-423-7233 Olympia ................................................................................................................. 360-902-5500 insurance Commission Consumer Protection Olympia ................................................................................................................. 800-562-6900 internal revenue Services/business tax kit Toll-Free ................................................................................................................ 800-829-3676 legal needs washington State bar association Tacoma.................................................................................................................. 253-383-3432 legislative hot line Olympia ................................................................................................................. 800-562-6000 Social Security administration Olympia ................................................................................................................. 800-722-1213 tacoma-Pierce County employment & training Consortium Tacoma.................................................................................................................. 253-591-5450 Worksource .......................................................................................................... 253-593-7310 federal Government offices
Pierce Transit
U.S. Small Business Administration
253-591-5252
Community Economic Development
253-591-5364 economic development board for tacoma-Pierce County P.O. Box 1555 Tacoma, WA 98401-1555 Phone .................................................................................................................... 253-383-4726 Fax ......................................................................................................................... 253-383-4676 www.gopierce.org department of labor and industries 1305 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 305 Tacoma, WA 98402-1988 .................................................................................. 253-596-3800 pierCe County AGenCies
Business Licenses 253-798-7445
Community and Economic Development 253-798-7205
Department of Emergency Management 253-798-7470
Employment Security Department 253-581-8000
Planning and Land Use 253-798-7210
Tacoma Dome 253-272-3663
Seattle District Office 1200 6th Ave., Suite 1700 Park Place Building Seattle, WA 98101 .............................................................................................. 206-340-4733
(SCORE) Business Assistance CenterService Corps of Retired Executives
Tacoma.................................................................................................................. 253-680-7770
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Guide to Chamber Services What We Can Do for You Advocacy The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is the metro area’s single most powerful advocacy group for business. Member involvement strengthens the voice of business so that the best interests of the private sector are heard at all levels of government. Business issues are represented in the legislature by contract lobbyists and ongoing communication with government officials. The Chamber works diligently to identify and impact public policy and regional issues to make Tacoma-Pierce County’s business environment prosperous. Legislative advocacy efforts are bolstered by Chamber programs and committees that take on focused challenges that include energy, water, and waste management. Through its advocacy efforts, the Chamber plays a vital role
in sustaining and building our area’s economy and in the success of individual businesses throughout our community.
Economic Outlook The Chamber’s Horizons Economic Forecast is a unique event. At this annual breakfast, a report titled Pierce County Economic Index (PCEI) is presented to the community. The forecast encourages local businesses to plan for the best strategic positioning in the new fiscal year. The event features a prominent national economist and local speakers who focus on aspects of economic activity in the region.
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Alaska Alaska-related businesses are growing at a rate equivalent to adding a new 1,000-employee company annually to the Puget Sound. That’s the bottom line in an economic impact study commissioned by the Alaska Committees of the Tacoma-Pierce County and Greater Seattle Chambers. Our Chamber’s Alaska Committee promotes the local Alaska connection through targeted programs that enhance this strong economic relationship. The “Alaska: Tacoma’s North Star” theme promotes the exchange of Tacoma and Alaska business leader delegations and programs throughout the year. A principal example is our integral part in the annual Alaska State Chamber Conference and Trade Show, dedicated to Alaska business and trade development.
Business-to-Business Trade The Chamber’s Business Expo is the largest business-to-business trade show in the Puget Sound. This premier two-day event continues to grow, with more than 125 exhibitors who gather to share their wares and services with more than 3,500 attendees annually. Business EXPO is the leading opportunity for members to network and market and is combined with the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and breakfast, held the second morning of the event.
International Trade The Chamber, an E-Award recipient, is a proactive advocate for international trade. We take responsibility for public policy leadership, and we speak out for free trade with elected officials and public policy makers. We also supplement this advocacy through a broad range of other tasks, from the support of trade missions to the processing of Certificates of Origin.
Military Affairs We work to protect the military value of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base as power projection platforms with the surge potential they hold in association with the National Strategic Port (NPS), the Port of Tacoma. In addition to other traditional programs offered to cement personal relations with civic and military leaders, the Chamber is also a key advocate before the state legislature and congressional delegations. Our annual Washington-to-Washington, D.C., trip includes a visit to the Pentagon.
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Angel Network and Technology Consortium Emerging enterprises in Tacoma-Pierce County are supported by the community’s competitive broadband infrastructure options and the relatively low cost of doing business in our area. The Chamber supports the TacomaAngel Network and staffs the Tacoma Technology Consortium. These organizations work hard to provide management assistance and to help foster an environment where growing businesses succeed.
Resources Members rely on multiple Chamber resources for business, including new information on local issues, community facts, education/professional development programs, and general research support: • Members have access to benefits such as competitive rates on medical, dental, life, disability, and personal accident insurance; discounted long-distance phone rates; discounted mail delivery services; and reduced rates on fax services such as broadcast fax and fax-on-demand. • The Chamber’s Web site, located at www.tacomachamber.org, offers an online bank of information, including an online business directory and events calendar. • Valuable printed publications include our newsletter, our annual Membership Directory, and the Relocation Guide to Tacoma-Pierce County, a colorful community overview with photographs and comprehensive community information. Additionally, the Pierce County Economic Index, an annual report about the condition of Pierce County’s economy, is offered as a service to the business community. • Leadership Tacoma-Pierce County is an intense 15-week program aiming at increasing participants’ community leadership skills and allowing engagement in community projects. • Our Manufacturers’ Directory, which lists Pierce County manufacturers, features a searchable database and can be tailored to the specific geographical market area desired. • Chamber Data Now helps members hone their marketing efforts in response to community demographics and buying habits. This
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What Are the Benefits of Membership? The benefits of your Chamber membership come in many forms. Immediate benefits include business assistance, member discounts, benefits programs, referrals, networking opportunities, access to Chamber publications, and listings in the printed and online business directories. Other benefits include ongoing advocacy for business issues, lobbying for tax and education reform, regional economic development efforts, and support of issues pertaining to quality of life in TacomaPierce County.
Networking Networking isn’t just about shaking hands and trading business cards. It creates new business opportunities and marketing avenues, resulting in a more cohesive, profitable business community. Here are just a few networking opportunities that the Chamber offers to its members. downloadable information can be customized to track trends in demographics, income, retail sales, military, employment, and consumer price index. • Our Community Information Packet includes information on schools, hospitals, and libraries, as well as a list of major employers. • We offer facts on real estate and construction activities, informational lists on corporations, government, social agencies, and medical and educational institutions in the Major Employers Directory. • Street maps of Tacoma-Pierce County and informative brochures are available. • We refer all visitors and callers to our members — one of the best resource benefits of membership. • We provide a number of member mailing lists and labels at minimal cost.
Who Can Become a Member? Membership is open to all area businesses that maintain their voluntary annual dues investment. Contact our Member Services Department at 253-627-2175 for more information.
• Business EXPO: The Chamber’s annual Business EXPO is THE premier networking, promotion, and celebration event to promote and provide new contacts and resources for business prosperity in the South Sound. With over 100 exhibitors, EXPO represents a major opportunity to grow client lists and to establish profitable new member business connections. • Together Thursday: These monthly after-hours business socials are held at various business locations throughout the community. • New Member Receptions: Held on a bi-monthly basis, the receptions provide new members with the opportunity to introduce their business to other members and learn about Chamber activities, benefits, and services. • Good Morning! Power Networking Breakfast: Perfect for earlyrisers, it features a keynote speaker and information about timely business topics. • Other networking events include Spotlight on Business Awards, City Center Luncheon, Annual Meeting and Breakfast, Leadership Tacoma-Pierce County, Ventura Bank learning@lunch, and the Simpson/KeyBank Chamber Golf Classic.
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he Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is committed to legislation and funding for economic revitalization, growth, and prosperity. We promote a broad political agenda with targeted goals. Each year, the Chamber’s Public Affairs Council outlines those goals within the framework of our TEACH agenda. The Chamber acts on its agenda by meeting with legislators and policy makers throughout the year. Staff and volunteers ensure the
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Chamber message is heard loud and clear — in our state capital and in our nation’s capital. Each letter in the TEACH acronym represents a key priority for the Chamber. This year, the focus of the Chamber is to select only a few issues per key priority. The “T” stands for transportation and infrastructure enhancement. This critical element in the agenda is formulated around the project list supported by the Regional Access and Mobility Partnership (RAMP), a group comprised of representatives from the Chamber, Port, County, City of Tacoma, and local area businesses and community organizations. Our top priority will be funding for a study of tolling as a financing tool for SR-167. “E” represents the idea of economic development for our region, along with a sound energy policy. Key provisions include support for enhancement of the state’s LIFT finance program for public–private development partnerships, additional funding for the purchase of clear zone property infringing upon McChord AFB and other military bases, and increased natural gas capacity in our area. “A” stands for the accountability of government. The Chamber would like to see adherence to past recommendations by government reform panels, including the Priorities of Government recommendations for state budgets, which appears to have a role in the budget process so far. “C” in the TEACH agenda represents community development and workforce training. In this section of the agenda, the Chamber states its support for the education system and its adherence to established academic standards. The Chamber supports funding of new construction and program development for the UW Tacoma and local area vocational and technical colleges. “H” in the TEACH agenda stands for health care. As costs for providing even basic health care for employees continue to rise, the business community understands the importance of this issue. The Chamber therefore supports a more limited basic health care package that would allow small businesses to cover their workforce and would seek state policies that support the use of health information technology, such as electronic health records and electronic prescribing, as a way to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
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he Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is proud to partner with the City of Tacoma, Pierce Transit, and Pierce County in Downtown: On the Go!, a collective effort to encourage downtown commuters and residents to use public transportation, bike, walk, and share rides instead of driving alone. With fluctuating gas prices and challenging economic times, transportation and parking costs are a major concern for businesses and employees. The Chamber works closely with our partners to provide tools, resources, and information to address these challenges. We offer individualized consultations and support in developing Employer Transportation Programs, including free bus passes, great prizes and incentives, educational opportunities, marketing materials, and more. If you are interested in starting or enhancing an employer transportation program, or if you’d like to learn more about your commute options, visit www.piercetrips.com, or contact Jessica Holden at jessicah@tacomachamber.org or 253-627-2175.
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Why Belong to the Chamber? Our Membership Tells the Story The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber advocates for your business.
“The Chamber has been a very strong advocate for the Pierce County Skills Center, going out of its way to make sure that the resolution was available to present to the legislators. This is all part of an opportunity to expand the workforce and for kids to understand the significance of education and training.” Tom Siegel, Superintendent, Bethel School District “The Chamber has been a phenomenal advocate for UW Tacoma — not just for our campus, but for higher education in general. They have totally understood the importance of higher education in economic development, in the creation of jobs, and in raising the standard of living in this entire community.” Patricia Spakes, Chancellor, UWT
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“The Chamber does a lot of good work for businesses by going to Washington, D.C., and advocating for business in the area; putting in a lot of work with the Cross Base highway; and making sure that the military stay here in our area.” Kathy Weller, Account Manager, Brown and Brown Get connected through events and programs.
“We noticed the young professional demographic moving here but not getting connected. So through the Chamber’s Leadership Program we were able to identify that as a need and bring people together.” Bett Simpson, Sales Manager, Sound Refining
Experience the benefits of diversity through a variety of opinions, skills, decision styles, and backgrounds valued within the Chamber family.
“One of the great things about the Chamber is that it involves a number of people throughout the community. And the great effect of that is that it gets people excited to do something — the more people that get excited about it, the greater chance we have at actually taking charge and making something happen.� Kathy Hanna, Vice President, CH2M Hill
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“Since I’ve been involved with the Chamber I realize the Chamber has a whole host of services for small business, from networking events, to educational seminars, to health benefits, and many things behind the scenes that an average small businessman doesn’t even realize.� Brian Haynes, President, Rainier Connect The Chamber is one of the oldest and most aggressive business organizations in the State of Washington.
“Tollefson Plaza was criticized for its design and lack of use. The leadership of the Chamber had really stepped up to stimulate the use of that community asset that was underperforming into an performing asset.� John Hall, President and CEO, Rainier Pacific Bank As an added plus, your Chamber membership dues can be deducted as a business expense.
“The Chamber is just good for business. All of us should be a member of the Chamber and participate actively, because a lot of the strength comes in the numbers and the networking.� Ray Tennison, President, Simpson Investment Co.
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