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…
Military Retiree Appreciation Day at JBLM May 16
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash — Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host its annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day event Friday, May 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at American Lake Conference Center, on JBLM Lewis-North. Event officials are expecting approximately 2,500 military beneficiaries to attend. Military Retiree Appreciation Day events include: Madigan Healthcare System Health Fair –…
Auditor seeks to appoint “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet
The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “Against” statements for the Aug. 5, 2014 Primary Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts: City of Fircrest, Proposition No. 1 Fire Protection District No. 14 (Riverside Fire & Rescue), Proposition No. 1 Fire Protection District No. 21…
Franklin Pierce High School named on 2014 Best High Schools list
U.S. News and World Report recently released a list of the nation’s top high schools. The list — dubbed “Best High Schools” — considered class size, college readiness using Advanced Placement passage rates, algebra test scores, and reading test scores. Franklin Pierce High School received a silver medal, ranking #44 out of 480 high schools…
Learn about resources for extended care of a loved one
Whether the need happens suddenly or over a period of years, when the necessity for extended health care happens, knowing about community resources is a necessity. The worst case scenario is to have to make decisions about long term care in a crisis. “Options for the Future: Living Choices for Older Adults & People with…
Annual Norwegian Celebrations coming to Parkland
Saturday, May 10 the Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University will be holding a 25th Year Jubilee at their Annual Spring Banquet. At 5:30 p.m. festivities will being with some socializing time followed by a 6 p.m. dinner and entertainment. Saturday, the 17th of May is Norwegian Constitution Day. There will be a Flag Raising…
21st Annual Summit-Waller Community Associaton General Membership and Community Meeting
SUMMIT-WALLER, WA – The Summit-Waller Community Association will hold its annual General Membership and Community Meeting this Tuesday, May 6 from 7-9 pm at the Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East [ directly behind Central Avenue Elementary School ]. Special guest speakers include: Jeananne Conwell ( Mid-County community Center), Ann Poetter (Evergreen Lutheran High School), Mark Williams & Hugh Taylor (Pierce…
Airport Investment Study reveals statewide funding gap
A recently completed study supports the importance of state and federal grants to fund projects for preservation and capital improvement at Washington’s airports. The Airport Investment Study estimates that the state’s 134 public-use airports will need $3.6 billion in projects during the next 20 years.The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Airport Aid Program provides an…
Films focus on Alzheimer’s caregiving
Families dealing with the prospect of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia face an uncertain future. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s. Most families work diligently to provide for the needs of their loved one in their own home as long as possible. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources will host…
Parkland’s Cinco de Mayo event
PARKLAND, WA — On May 3rd and 4th the community of Parkland, around Garfield Street, will be holding a Cinco de Mayo international event. At 12:30 p.m. there will be a sidewalk parade on Saturday. Additional events like a plant sale at the Trinity Lutheran Church will also be held. You can check out the…
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