Making It in the South Sound

by The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber

Making it in the South Sound will introduce you to some of the most innovative and exciting South Sound businesses, large and small. We'll find out who they are, the challenges they face, and the success they achieved. You will hear from South Sound business leaders to get insights into their experiences working with some of the most dynamic local organizations. And we will bring you important, current information that may affe... Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • S02 E02 - Hiring Our Heroes: Connecting Our Military and Business Communities

    S02 E02 - Hiring Our Heroes: Connecting Our Military and Business Communities

    Join AJ Gordon, Vice President at Banner Bank, and Sonia Garza, Program Manager for the Military Spouse Fellowship Program at Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) in an in-depth discussion about what HOH is, how they help the business communit...

    17:16
  • S02 E01 - The Northwest Seaport Alliance - A Profitable Partnership for South Puget Sound

    S02 E01 - The Northwest Seaport Alliance - A Profitable Partnership for South Puget Sound

    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is an important partnership between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, yet many of us don't know what it does, how it operates, or how it benefits the South Sound economy and business community....

    20:56
  • Season 1

  • S01 E19 - The Port of Tacoma: At the Forefront of Environmental Leadership

    S01 E19 - The Port of Tacoma: At the Forefront of Environmental Leadership

    We don't often think about the Port and environmental stewardship. The Port of Tacoma is trying to change that. In this episode you will learn about the many steps the Port of Tacoma is taking to reduce air emissions, improve wate...

    28:26
  • S01 E18 - Washington's New Pay Transparency Law

    S01 E18 - Washington's New Pay Transparency Law

    Washington's new Pay Transparency law goes into effect on January 1, 2023 and will affect many of the Chamber's member businesses. Monique Valenzuela, the Chamber Board's Chair Elect and the Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation's Exec. ...

    22:42
  • S01 E17 - Tacoma Trophy: Succeeding in Business and Supporting the Community

    S01 E17 - Tacoma Trophy: Succeeding in Business and Supporting the Community

    Chamber board member and Banner Bank VP, AJ Gordon, talks with Judi Brown, owner of Tacoma Trophy, to find out the secrets of their success. Find out the magic sauce that's kept Tacoma Trophy profitable for 16 years, and positione...

    17:23