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Making It in the South Sound

Making It in the South Sound

by The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber

Entrepreneurship Marketing

Season 2

The NW Seaport Alliance: An Update on the South Sound's Economic Giant

Join us as Mike Fowler, Executive Director of the World Trade Center Tacoma, talks with John Tullis, Sr. Business Development Director at the NW Seaport Alliance. John gives us insights into how things are going with the Ports since the disruptions caused by COVID, what changes the ports have been seeing in supply chain and demand over the past few months, and what trends we should expect as we move forward.The NW Seaport Alliance is a crucial marine operating partnership of the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, the first of its kind in North America.This strategic partnership is a perfect example of how we truly are stronger together presenting a unified and competitive advantage securing more economic opportunities for Tacoma and the region.The Chamber is proud to have the NW Seaport Alliance as a member of our business community. Partnerships like this are the key to success in making the South Sound the most equitable, inclusive, and thriving place to do business.

MagnumOpus: Bringing LA Movie Making to the South Sound

In this episode, Derek Nunn, founder of MagnumOpus Productions, tells us about his film-making journey, from Tacoma, to LA, and back to Tacoma. Even though there may be challenges, Derek is clear about why he finds the South Sound a great place to launch a creative business. Join guest hosts Raf Bah of Bahlake Family Group and Shonta Riles of Poppin Notary as they welcome Derek to the microphone.

Ocean5: Entertainment with an Eye on the Environment

From their building, to their product sourcing, to the food they serve, Ocean5 is thoughtful and intentional in considering their environmental impact. Find out what's going on at this one-of-a-kind Gig Harbor fun and events space. And learn what advice they have for other businesses who want to be improve their environmental footprint.Join guest host, Jon Rossman, Chair Elect of the Chamber Board and President & Owner of Chuckals Office Products, and Sarah Michael, General Manager at Ocean5 for this captivating episode.

Dishing Up Business at Al's Hot Chicken

Even though he's only a 20-something, Burhan Saleh is already a serial entrepreneur with a history of business experience and a vault of good habits and wise advice that we all can learn from. Al's Hot Chicken is just his latest project. Join Raf Bah of Bahlake Family Group and Shonta Riles of Poppin Notary as welcome Burhan to the microphone. Find out how he got to where he is, learn about where he's going, and grab some important take-aways along the way.

Cute Teacher Things: An Entrepreneur's Celebration of Teachers

Join Raf Bah of Bahlake Family Group and Shonta Riles of Poppin Notary as they learn about Aviance Tate's passion business, Cute Teacher Things - making it easy to celebrate all school staff all year long. In the short year she's been in business, Aviance has encountered both victories and obstacles, and through it all has learned how to find balance, how to stay focused, how to move forward, and how to plan for success - lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear.You can visit Cute Teacher Things at https://cuteteacherthings.com

WA Cares Fund: Long-Term Care for Working Washingtonians

The WA Cares Fund begins in July of 2023 and will have an impact on Washington businesses. Andrea Reay, the Chamber's President & CEO, talks with Ben Veghte, Washington Cares Fund's Director at the Department of Social and Health Services, to find out what exactly the WA Cares Fund is, how it works, and what it means for Washington employers, large and small, as well as Washington employees.

Knew Radical - Making Tacoma Feel Like Royalty

Guest hosts Raf Bah of Bahlake Family Group and Shonta Riles of Poppin Notary dig deep into what drives the entrepreneurial spirit of LJ Hampton, the owner of Knew Radical, a Tacoma fashion studio that empowers you to freely express yourself and step into royalty with hope, confidence, and style. You can check out Knew Radical at https://knewradical.com.

Velvets Big Easy - Louisiana Food & Culture Making An Impact On the South Sound

Guest hosts Raf Bah of Bahlake Family Group and Shonta Riles of Poppin Notary get to know Brenda Miller whose catering business and food truck - Velvets Big Easy - is bringing the taste of New Orleans right here to the South Sound. Find out what got her here, what challenges she's faced, and what keeps her going on her road to success.

Making it in the South Sound: Effective Marketing Solutions with effectv

Effectv is Comcast’s advertising division that helps local, regional, and national advertisers connect with their desired audiences on every screen, from streaming, to TV, to Live Sports. Andrea Reay, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's President and CEO talks with Darin Robb, effectv's Sales Manager to learn about viewership trends and ideas for businesses to get the most bang for their marketing bucks.

Making it in the South Sound: Legislative Update

The 2023 Washington State Legislative session recently drew to a close, and we're here to share the important information you need to know. Our Chamber was hard at work the entire session advocating for business in Pierce County. Advocacy plays a major role in our vision to make the South Sound the most equitable, inclusive, and thriving place to do business in Washington State. Tune in to hear our Chamber lobbyist Michael Transue and President/CEO Andrea Reay discuss the advocacy work we took part in this session, the major victories we won, and the important work still to be done.

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