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UW Tacoma receives $300,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation

The University of Washington Tacoma recently received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to help develop a new program called the Opportunity Academy.

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Gig Harbor Welcome Plaza Wins APWA Award

The City of Gig Harbor recently won a Project of the Year Award from the Washington state chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for its Welcome Plaza and Lift Station in Skansie Brothers Park.

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Better Business Meetings Happen Off-Site

Alderbrook Resort is great for romantic getaways. But did you know it's also perfect for meetings?

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Thurston EDC Announces Business Awards

On April 20, the Thurston Economic Development Council held its annual Business Awards Gala, where the 2018 winners were announced.

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Dining Out For Life in the South Sound

On April 26, over 40 South Sound restaurants will participate in Dining Out For Life by donating large portions of their proceeds to HIV/AIDS services within the Puget Sound region.

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Fife’s Milgard Windows & Doors Adopts Infor’s Price Quote Technology

Longtime Pierce County door and window manufacturer Milgard has recently taken steps to improve customer experience with cutting-edge technology.

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12 Opportunity Zones Designated in Pierce County

The Washington State Department of Commerce recently announced Gov. Jay Inslee’s designation of 139 Opportunity Zone tracts in counties across the state. Twelve of those opportunity zones are in Pierce County.

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NW Alliance for Clean Transportation Announces Launch

At the Green Transportation Summit and EXPO in Tacoma earlier this week, a group of Pacific Northwest businesses and nonprofits announced the launch of the Northwest Alliance for Clean Transportation.

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Colonial Life Grand Opening in Lakewood

Over 70 people attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Colonial Life in Lakewood on April 17.

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Weyerhaeuser Distribution Center in Tacoma to Carry FOAMULAR XPS

Weyerhaeuser Distribution recently announced that it is adding the moisture resistant insulation product from Owens Corning FOAMULAR Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) insulation to five select west coast markets, including Tacoma.