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Expanded Mental Health Services Coming to Domestic Violence Survivors

The Korean Women's Association has partnered with Comprehensive Life Resources to provide mental health services to domestic violence survivors in Tacoma.

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New Tech-Enabled Intercity Bus Service Coming to PNW

Looking for a greener way to travel? Enter FlixBus. The European, long-distance, electric bus company is launching in the Pacific Northwest on Nov. 21.

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Tacoma Issues RFP for Police Department Staffing Study

The City of Tacoma is seeking proposals to study Tacoma Police Department staffing, examining how the department can best deploy its personnel, continue efforts to reduce crime, respond to calls for service, and engage the community.

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Business Community Gathers for Annual South Sound Summit

The 2019 South Sound Summit featured breakout sessions on the gig economy, retail, digital advertising, and more. The event was capped off by a discussion about the possibility of a $300 million soccer facility in Central Tacoma.

Three Ways Internet Can Boost Your Business Beyond WiFi & Connectivity

The internet is no longer simply the virtual space that houses your website and social media pages. Are you using it to its full potential?

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Fourth Annual EmpowerU Conference Comes to Lacey

Looking to arm women with the tools and confidence needed to succeed in today’s marketplace, the Washington Center for Women in Business is hosting its Fourth Annual EmpowerU Conference on Nov. 16.

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Tacoma Community House Awarded $20K through Voices of Health Competition

Tacoma Community House has been awarded a $20,000 grant after being named a winner of the 2019 Voices of Health Competition, which celebrates the work of nonprofits that address social determinants of health in their communities.

Opinion

Opinion: Child Care is an Important Issue for Family and Economic Health

The lack of access to affordable, high-quality child care isn’t just a problem for families. A recently released report shows that it’s also a major issue for employers and for the overall economy.

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Study: Temporary Employment to Grow Faster Than All U.S. Jobs Through 2025

Temporary employment has been growing steadily over the last several years as the country recovered from the last recession, and the momentum show little signs of slowing, according to new research from Tacoma-based TrueBlue.

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Rainier Connect to Operate Tacoma’s Click! Network

Tacoma City Council has voted to approve agreements with Rainier Connect to operate the municipally owned Click! Network.

Lifestyle

Speeding Up the Gig Economy

Tacoma-based staffing giant PeopleReady recently rolled out an app that fills a blue-collar gig economy job every 9 seconds.

Speeding Up the Gig Economy

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