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Business
City, Clear Channel settle billboard dispute
Digital billboards will arrive in town in the near future as part of a settlement reached between the city and Clear Channel Outdoor on a long-running battle over billboards. Tacoma City Council approved the settlement on July 29. Read more...
New addition to Tacoma’s coffeehouse lineup
Caffe Dei brings quality coffee drinks, vegan and vegetarian food to 6th Ave.
In the wake of local coffee shop favorite Origin 23 on 6th Avenue closing, a new business has popped up down the same stretch of road that can satiate diehard coffee lovers’ needs. On June 29 Caffe Dei opened its doors, and owners Shuanna Holt and Shane Siegfried presented themselves to Tacoma as purveyors of fine coffee, teas and pastries that can please the palates of those with even the most specific dietary needs. Read more...
Size matters at Dinky Dogs Daycare
Dinky Dogs Daycare (3017 Bridgeport Way W. in University Place) is the only facility in the area designed just for little dogs to enjoy a day of play with other dogs their own size. With more than 1,200 sq. ft. of play space in a home-like facility, your little buddy will have a grand time frolicking with other petit pups on clean and safe rubber flooring with toys just their size. They can enjoy the ball room, nap room, and the open play room where the fun runs wild! Read more...
Tacoma Art Supply outfits creativity
Tacoma Art Supply (TAS) owner Warren Caves brought his business to Tacoma when he realized there was a need for such a store in the city: Caves often had to trek to Seattle or Olympia to find the art supplies he needed. Read more...
Find sustainable, ethical goods at Laughing Lotus
Combining resources and goods, four independent business owners have banded together to make it possible for Tacomans to go around the world in an hour. Read more...
Horizon Lines extends contract for six years at the Port of Tacoma
Horizon Lines and APM Terminals have agreed to a six-year lease extension at the Port of Tacoma, in exchange for rail traffic plans and up to $2 million in improvements, port officials said during a June 24 commission meeting. Read more...
Hilltop Safeway gets a makeover
It used to seem like the grocery store that time forgot. The ambiance was gloomy, the façade shabby. The interior was dark and the selection of items limited. The Hilltop Safeway was a relic of the past, especially in light of major renovations the chain made to other stores in town. Read more...
Council examines economic potential of clean technology
The emphasis on attracting businesses focused on environmental matters to Tacoma could get a boost from the Center for Urban Waters, according to two knowledgeable observers of the local economy. Ryan Petty, director of the city’s Community and Economic Development Department, and Bruce Kendall, executive director of Economic Development Board of Tacoma/Pierce County, see potential for Urban Waters to have a positive impact on this business sector. They shared their thoughts during Tacoma City Council’s Economic Development Committee meeting on June 22. Read more...
Pilot program will ease restrictions on food carts
City leaders predict business opportunities
A new pilot program that aims to loosen restrictions on food carts could create a more favorable business climate for operators. A collaboration between Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department, the city of Tacoma, Tacoma/Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and Go Local, the program is meant to reduce barriers for carts while still ensuring food safety. Read more...
