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Tacoma’s Doty Group Joins PKF International

Tacoma's The Doty Group joins PKF International's network.

Regional Golf Destination Gamble Sands Adds Short Course

One of the more popular golf courses in Washington for business travelers, Gamble Sands in Brewster, recently announced it is adding a 14-hole, par-3 course called Quicksands that is expected to open for public play in spring 2021.

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Acme Fuel to Host Grand Re-Opening for Lilly Road Fast Fuel

Acme Fuel of Olympia is hosting a grand re-opening celebration of its updated and expanded Lilly Road Fast Fuel center on Aug. 12.

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PLU Offers “PLUS” Year to Current Students

The PLUS year gives students a chance for a do-over with COVID-19 changing their college experience.

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Applications Available for Tacoma’s 2020 Grit City Trees Program

As part of the City’s commitment to equity and to reach 30 percent canopy coverage by 2030, the City is continuing the Grit City Trees program to encourage tree plantings in Tacoma’s traditionally underserved neighborhoods.

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Rental Assistance Program Heads to Washington Communities

The Washington State Department of Commerce is distributing approximately $100 million in state CARES Act funding to operate the new rent assistance program launched Aug. 1.

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Pierce County Library System Welcomes New Board of Trustees Member

The Pierce County Library System’s recently welcomed Brian Thomason to its board of trustees. Thomason, a Gig Harbor resident, is currently an executive director with JPMorgan Chase & Company in Tacoma.

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Applications for Walmart Open Call Due Soon

The deadline for Washington manufacturers to apply to take part in Walmart’s annual Open Call is Monday, Aug. 10.

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Thurston Strong Childcare Provider Grants Now Available

The Thurston Childcare Grant Program offers acute funding support to childcare providers attempting to reopen or remain open under Gov. Inslee’s Safe Start program.

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Tacoma MBDA Business Center Launches CARES Act Assistance Program

The City of Tacoma recently launched the Tacoma Minority Business Development Agency Business Center CARES Act Assistance Program to help small and minority-owned businesses navigate the challenges of COVID-19.