Making It in the South Sound

Making It in the South Sound

by The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber

Entrepreneurship Marketing

Season 1

Port Commissioner Keller: An Introduction to the Port of Tacoma

The Port of Tacoma is one of the South Sounds largest economic drivers. In this episode, Tacoma-Pierce County President and CEO, Andrea Reay, talks with Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Deanna Keller about the Port of Tacoma – what the Port is, what the Port does, and how the Port impacts so much of what we do and have in Pierce County. You’ll also get insight into how the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle work together, how the Port fared during the pandemic, and how the Port is innovating to stay competitive into the future.

Working Washington Grants: Helping Small Businesses Survive

The Washington Department of Commerce is issuing Round 5 of the Working Washington Grants for small business. Find out what the grants are, who is eligible, and how you can apply. Andrea Reay, the Chamber's President and CEO gets the story from Shannon Halberstadt, the Creative Economy Sector Lead in the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness at the Washington State Department of Commerce. Listen now! Applications are open August 17 through September 9, 2022. More info at https://commercegrants.com Get your UEI (unique entity identifier) at https://sam.gov/content/home

Wade Stewart: Advice for Small Businesses and Small Business Owners

As a small business owner, Wade Stewart has been through it all - from start-up challenges, to down-turns, to expansion, to burnout, to success. And he's got a lot of wisdom to impart, not only about his business, Tech Masters, but about small business ownership in general. Enjoy this conversation between Wade and Andrea Reay, the Chamber's CEO, find out what you can do to more clearly define your goals, and, for a deeper dive, check out Wade's book, Personal Retreat, Helping You Define Your Success. https://www.personalretreat.training Learn more about Tech Masters at https://www.yourtechmasters.com

Acts Pharmacy: Keeping the "Care" in Healthcare

Meet Jazel and Wilbur Bautista, the husband and wife team who own and operate Acts Pharmacy and Healthcare Services, one of the only independently and locally owned pharmacies here in the South Sound. Find why they decided to open their own pharmacy, what they offer that you can't get at the big box pharmacies, the challenges they faced as new small business owners, and their advice for others who want to start their own business. You can visit Acts Pharmacy at www.actspharmacy.com

The World Trade Center Tacoma: Bringing South Sound Businesses to World Markets

Michael Fowler, Director of the World Trade Center Tacoma (WTCT), wants to help you grow your business by getting you connected to world markets. Find out who the the WTCT is, what they do, how they do it, and how they can help you reach a whole new audience. The WTCT - another great business-building program managed by the Chamber.

Spaceworks: Creating Opportunities

In this episode, Chamber CEO Andrea Reay sits down with Michael Liang, the director of Spaceworks Tacoma. Discover who Spaceworks is, the programs they offer, how they help entrepreneurs and the local business community, and how you can make a difference in their work.

Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation: Producing Future Leaders

Monique Valenzuela, Executive Director of the Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation (TYMF). is determined to spread the word about the amazing organization she leads. In this episode of Making it in the South Sound, Andrea Reay, President & CEO of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber sits down Monique, and finds out why Monique is so excited about the TYMF, what they do, who they serve, how they're building tomorrow's workforce and developing our future leaders, why they're important for our community, and how you can get involved.

36 Years of Washington to Washington DC: Extending the Chamber's Voice

For the past 36 years, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber has been taking a delegation of Chamber members to Washington DC. Andrea Reay sat down with Tim Thompson from the Thompson Consulting Group to talk about this annual leadership trip. Find out why they go, who they meet with, what the take-away's from the latest trip this past April were, why the event is important for all members, and when the next excursion will be. Plus so much more.

Nallayer Studios: Making the South Sound Look Great

Join AJ Gordon, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Board Chair, in a discussion with Chamber member and entrepreneur Rey Thompson of Nallayer Photography Studios. Find out how Rey got started, where his inspiration comes from, who his supporters have been, and the resources he's been able to access here in the South Sound that make it possible for him to create a better community one picture at a time.

Let's Meet Andrea Reay, Our New Chamber CEO

In this special episode, AJ Gordon, Chamber Board Chair, talks with our new Chamber CEO, Andrea Raey! Learn about her family’s history here in Pierce County. Find out about her background and what led her to this point in her career. And get some insight into the energy, intellect, and enthusiasm we have in store for us as she leads the South Sound business community into the future!

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