News New James Hardie Plant Officially Open in Tacoma A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday celebrated a new manufacturing location that will add 140 jobs to the local economy.
News Saint Martin’s University Receives ‘Military Friendly’ Gold Status For the second year in a row, VIQTORY has awarded Saint Martin’s University in Lacey with the highest rank in its category: a gold distinction as a 2020-21 Military Friendly school.
News Pierce County Job Fair & Career Guidance Event Coming Soon Pierce County’s Job Fair & Career Guidance event is scheduled for Feb. 28, providing job seekers an opportunity to connect with hiring county departments and partnering organizations.
News Dept. of Commerce Launches New Retirement Marketplace The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced the launch of a new website that enables small business owners and individuals to comparison-shop for retirement savings plans.
News NASWA Honors State Employment Security Dept. with National Awards The National Association of State Workforce Agencies has recognized the Washington State Employment Security Department with two national awards — the Innovation in Information Technology Award and the William J. Harris Equal Opportunity Award.
News New Apartments Available for Housing Insecure Students Koz at the Dome, a new apartment complex consisting of sixty-four partially furnished homes, was recently completed in downtown Tacoma to serve homeless and low-income students.
News Tacoma Power Recognized by Arbor Day Foundation Thanks to its commitment to proper tree care in its service area, Tacoma Power was named a member of the 2020 Tree Line USA program by the Arbor Day Foundation.
News Intercity Transit Wins AdWheel Award Thurston County’s Public Transit Agency, Intercity Transit, has been awarded the first prize for the 2020 AdWheel Awards for its dedication to public involvement and recent operational improvements.
News City of Tacoma Issues RFP for Affordable Housing Plan The City of Tacoma seeks to hire a consultant to help Tacoma evaluate options to address the city’s growing shortage of affordable housing and deliver recommendations on best ways to move forward.
