Spanaway/Frederickson residents change ALERT! The next Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council on Saturday January 17, meeting will begin with discussion of the Sierra Pacific Industries development. The meeting will be held at Christ Community Baptist Church, 8016 176th St. E. at 9AM. This 250 acre site runs from the corner of 200th Street East and…
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Support the Post through Fred Meyer Rewards!
Dear Community Partner, Thank you for your help in making Fred Meyer’s Community Rewards program a success in 2014! In the first year of the program, we donated $2.5 million to more than 6,000 non-profits throughout Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The program worked so well so that we are excited to bring it back…
#GivingTuesday is December 2
Tuesday, the world will come together for the biggest giving day of the year – #GivingTuesday – the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and CyberMonday. You might want to consider the best local news source in South Pierce County, the Pierce Priaire Post! Yes, we are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, part of the Spanaway Community…
723 Networking – businesses networking in South Pierce County
Hello Fellow Networkers! Join us – Thursday November 6th! THURSDAY – November 6th, 2014 at 7:23am on the dot! The Hangar Inn Pierce County Airport – THUN FIELD 16807 103rd Ave E Puyallup, WA 98374 (253) 848-7516 AGENDA 7:01 Breakfast and Networking Welcome to “723 – Building Business in the YOUR Community!” 7:23 Call to order…
Project Homeless Connect – cold weather is arriving
Community and School Leaders: As the weather turns to colder nights, we are reminded of those families and individuals in our community who are either homeless or lacking basic resources. I am hoping you can forward the attached flyers for these 2 events to all of your contacts who might be in need of resources…
ABC Day 2014 at GKHS a fantabulous event
GRAHAM, WA — The All Bethel Community Day on Saturday, September 27 was exciting, well attended and a great deal a fun for everyone. The host school this year was Graham Kapowsin High School. The parking lots was filled with cars, wagon rides, fire engines, camel rides, goats, pigs and assorted other vendors. Inside, the…
OPEN! The new Spanaway Starbucks!
SPANAWAY, WA — Friday was the grand opening of the new Spanaway Starbucks. If you missed it, they will have another celebration, next time on a Saturday, October 4. Here are a few photos from Friday Morning. Manager Crisstal Hadman says the store opens at 4:30a.m., so stop by early if you like.
New Spanaway Starbucks Grand Opening Sept. 26
Crisstal Hadman, the Store Manager for the new Spanaway Starbucks, would love for you to join them for their Grand Opening on September 26th, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new location is near the Jack in the Box and Walmart on the Mountain Highway. There will also be another Grand Opening event on Saturday October 4th.
Washington Service Corps needs people now
OLYMPIA – The Washington Reading Corps needs people 17 years or older who are interested in education and want to make a difference by helping elementary school children learn to read. The Reading Corps, part of the Washington Service Corps under the federal AmeriCorps umbrella, has positions open at schools in Bellingham, Ferndale, Anacortes, Port…
South County Chamber hosting Candidates Forum
South County Connections 3rd Wednesday of the Month Provides those doing business in Frederickson, Parkland and Spanaway with the opportunity to receive the benefit of an educational topic and community updates. Candidates Forum Know your Candidates at the September 17th South County Connections! Candidates will be featured in this candidates forum, answering questions and sharing their thoughts….
Pierce County to host purchasing forum for local businesses
The Pierce County Economic Development Department and Purchasing Division and their partners are hosting a free purchasing forum for local businesses. Attendees can learn about new and existing business opportunities with government agencies. Organizers say the forum will offer businesses a chance to: Learn first-hand how to register and compete for contracts with federal, state…
Happy Labor Day and welcome to the new school year
To all of you work for a living, Happy Labor Day! You are the backbone of the economic system in our country, without you, the economic engine doesn’t run at all. Here’s to you and… to the spending you do which makes the wheels turn. Hope you all are having a great holiday weekend and get at…
Purchasing Forum for Local Businesses
A Purchasing Forum for local businesses. There is no charge to attend. Learn of new and existing business opportunities with government agencies. The Forum will offer your business a chance to: • Learn first-hand how to register and compete for contracts with federal, state and local government agencies • Ask questions of a panel of…
Pierce County export forum highlights new markets in Africa
With 95 percent of potential customers living outside of the United States, exporting goods and services makes great sense and can add to a firm’s bottom line. One significant yet underdeveloped market is Africa. The Pierce County Economic Development Department is hosting a forum dedicated to helping companies understand the continent and enter or expand…
Graham Business Association April 16
Hello GBA Members and Friends, Come out and join the GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: apple physical therapy, JEREMY CALKINS 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave,…
April 16, South Pierce County Chamber meeeting
Info about Garfield North Development in Parkland and Customer Service Panel As a neighbor of the Garfield North development, I thought you might be interested in getting an update on this resident/retail development on Garfield Street. Affinity Investment’s CEO will present the latest info on April 16, noon-1:30 at PLU’s Regency Room (in the university…
County economics and Frederickson
FREDERICKSON, WA — On Saturday morning, the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) held their monthly meeting and had Denise Dyer, the Director of the Pierce County Economic Development Department as speaker. Her comments included discussion of the Boeing Frederickson plant and the 777x. There are currently 1803 people working at the plant in Frederickson….
Graham Business Association
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: Padget Business, STEVE MARTINEZ CPA 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting –…
Simpson Tacoma Kraft’s role in the community
By Marianne Lincoln In 1997-98, I had the privilege of working at Simpson Tacoma Kraft. I was a statistician for the paper mill and worked directly for the manager of the paper plant Tim Jaeger. While there, I saw an amazing amount of caring, generosity and cooperation toward and with the employees of the mill…
723 – Building Business Pride in Spanaway
723 Networking – Feb. 27, 2014 Mary Mary’s, 16511 Pacific Ave. S., Spanaway AGENDA “Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” ― Michele Jennae… 7:01 Breakfast and Networking Welcome to “723 – Building Business PRIDE in your Community!” 7:23 Call to order…