Showing posts with label Workforce. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workforce. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Aerospace Programs at Bates Technical College
Aerospace Programs at Bates Technical College
Classes start January 4!
Information Sessions*
Friday, November 20, 2015
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Friday, December 4, 2015
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Friday, December 18, 2015
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Bates Technical College
1101 S. Yakima Ave Tacoma, WA 98405
Main Building, 3rd Floor Room 316
*Be prepared to complete CASAS Assessment and bring your 2014 Tax documents to complete your Financial Aid Application.
For more information, please contact Joanne Lee or call 253.680.7203
Information Sessions*
Friday, November 20, 2015
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Friday, December 4, 2015
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Friday, December 18, 2015
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Bates Technical College
1101 S. Yakima Ave Tacoma, WA 98405
Main Building, 3rd Floor Room 316
*Be prepared to complete CASAS Assessment and bring your 2014 Tax documents to complete your Financial Aid Application.
For more information, please contact Joanne Lee or call 253.680.7203
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
WA Ranks 7th in Defense Receipts
A two-volume DoD report on 2014 military spending reveals Fairfax County, VA, is the top recipient for defense dollars, raking in $19.1 billion on contracts and money earned by uniformed and civilian workers. Rounding out the top five are San Diego County, CA; Tarrant County, TX; Los Angeles County, CA, and Santa Clara County, CA.
The report shows why states fight so hard for military bases and business. On average, states received $8.2 billion in defense spending. Virginia received $54.7 billion, making up 11.8 percent of the state’s gross domestic product.
Read the report: Part 1 and Part 2 .
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The report shows why states fight so hard for military bases and business. On average, states received $8.2 billion in defense spending. Virginia received $54.7 billion, making up 11.8 percent of the state’s gross domestic product.
Read the report: Part 1 and Part 2 .
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Thursday, September 3, 2015
Military Medicine: The Foundation and MAMC
MILITARY AFFAIRS FORUM
Military Affairs Committee
Date & Time: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Place: La Quinta Inn | 1425 E. 27th St. | Tacoma 98421
Register: Register Online
Event Sponsor:
The event fee will be hosted by our sponsor for invited Military Personnel who reserve with Janice Hutchins, (253) 683-4882
AGENDA: MILITARY MEDICINE
THE MADIGAN YOU NEVER KNEW
Col. Michael Place
Commander
Madigan Army Medical Center
Col. Place came to Madigan after serving as the senior medical advisor in the Army Secretariat, assigned as the Assistant Deputy for Health Affairs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), Washington, D.C.
As the commander of Madigan Army Medical Center, he leads an organization of about 5,300 staff members who provide health care to more than 105,000 beneficiaries.
Colonel Place entered the Army as the Distinguished Military Graduate from Johns Hopkins University where he was also recognized as a George C. Marshall Award recipient. After medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, he completed his internship and family medicine residency as chief resident at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA.
Place, a family physician, earned both the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star during a career that included assignments with the 75th Ranger Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division, and deployments to Hungary in support of the Kosovo Air Campaign, and to Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan. Place also commanded the 10th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Carson, Colo., including a year-long deployment to Afghanistan as a medical task force commander.
SUPPORTING MILITARY MEDICINE
Jane S. Taylor
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Geneva Foundation
Ms. Taylor founded The Geneva Foundation in 1993. Ms. Taylor has a known track record for successfully leading and growing for-profit and non-profit organizations. After working as a Critical Care nurse, she moved into the field of pharmaceutical research.
Following work at Syntex Laboratories, Ms. Taylor founded Pacific Coast Clinical Coordinators, Inc. ("PC3Inc"), a Site Management Organization providing clinical, administrative and regulatory support to physicians conducting pharmaceutical research trials. PC3Inc.
In 1995, Ms. Taylor founded Northwest Kinetics (NWK), a Phase I pharmacokinetic clinical research unit. Then, Ms. Taylor directed her attention to the Middleton Foundation for Ethical Studies, a non-profit organization focused on establishing ethical standards for clinical research in developing countries. Ms. Taylor has remained active in community work by serving on numerous boards for non-profit organizations.
The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and advances innovative medical research and excellence in education within the U.S. military. With over 450 employees worldwide. Since its inception, Geneva has supported medical research at over 50 Federal Laboratories and Military Treatment Facilities worldwide. Geneva works with researchers from idea inception through the successful completion of the program: accommodating individual research interests, locating suitable funding sources, developing research proposals, and managing research projects.
NEXT ACTIVITIES
October 14 Military Affairs Forum
November 12 John Anderson Military Citizen of Year with Rotary Club #8
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Visit the “Tacoma-Pierce Co. Veteran & Business Service” Facebook page. Like the page to stay informed of workplace opportunities for transitioning vets and vets as well as current information.
Military Affairs Committee
Date & Time: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Place: La Quinta Inn | 1425 E. 27th St. | Tacoma 98421
Register: Register Online
Event Sponsor:
The event fee will be hosted by our sponsor for invited Military Personnel who reserve with Janice Hutchins, (253) 683-4882
AGENDA: MILITARY MEDICINE
THE MADIGAN YOU NEVER KNEW
Col. Michael Place
Commander
Madigan Army Medical Center
As the commander of Madigan Army Medical Center, he leads an organization of about 5,300 staff members who provide health care to more than 105,000 beneficiaries.
Colonel Place entered the Army as the Distinguished Military Graduate from Johns Hopkins University where he was also recognized as a George C. Marshall Award recipient. After medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, he completed his internship and family medicine residency as chief resident at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA.
Place, a family physician, earned both the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star during a career that included assignments with the 75th Ranger Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division, and deployments to Hungary in support of the Kosovo Air Campaign, and to Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan. Place also commanded the 10th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Carson, Colo., including a year-long deployment to Afghanistan as a medical task force commander.
SUPPORTING MILITARY MEDICINE
Jane S. Taylor
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Geneva Foundation
Following work at Syntex Laboratories, Ms. Taylor founded Pacific Coast Clinical Coordinators, Inc. ("PC3Inc"), a Site Management Organization providing clinical, administrative and regulatory support to physicians conducting pharmaceutical research trials. PC3Inc.
In 1995, Ms. Taylor founded Northwest Kinetics (NWK), a Phase I pharmacokinetic clinical research unit. Then, Ms. Taylor directed her attention to the Middleton Foundation for Ethical Studies, a non-profit organization focused on establishing ethical standards for clinical research in developing countries. Ms. Taylor has remained active in community work by serving on numerous boards for non-profit organizations.
The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and advances innovative medical research and excellence in education within the U.S. military. With over 450 employees worldwide. Since its inception, Geneva has supported medical research at over 50 Federal Laboratories and Military Treatment Facilities worldwide. Geneva works with researchers from idea inception through the successful completion of the program: accommodating individual research interests, locating suitable funding sources, developing research proposals, and managing research projects.
NEXT ACTIVITIES
October 14 Military Affairs Forum
November 12 John Anderson Military Citizen of Year with Rotary Club #8
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Visit the “Tacoma-Pierce Co. Veteran & Business Service” Facebook page. Like the page to stay informed of workplace opportunities for transitioning vets and vets as well as current information.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Pierce County Talks JBLM's Forces Reduction
Thousands of JBLM personnel got the news that the Army will not reduce their numbers by 11,000 but some troops and civilians will still have to go.
Host Erich Ebel speaks with Pierce County Councilmember Doug Richardson and South Sound Military and Communities Partnership’s Tiffany Speir about what this means for the future of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Monday, August 4, 2014
Boots2Work Spaces Available
Its Boots2Work time again! The Chamber is sponsoring four spaces (1/2 table each) available at $200.00 each space. Chamber members and Veteran-owned businesses can seek access to the Veteran Advantage in their work places.
The Boots2Work event will be on August 27 at Cheney Stadium again. Many great business partners and a crowd of mature, mission-focused, learned learners with excellent soft skills to complement any business environment will attend. Get in touch with Greg Mowat or Terrence Hodge (the Veteran & Business Service team) at the Chamber.
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The Boots2Work event will be on August 27 at Cheney Stadium again. Many great business partners and a crowd of mature, mission-focused, learned learners with excellent soft skills to complement any business environment will attend. Get in touch with Greg Mowat or Terrence Hodge (the Veteran & Business Service team) at the Chamber.
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Friday, January 17, 2014
Invite to VAAC in Port Orchard
You are welcome to join the Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee at a Town Hall meeting in Port Orchard on January 23rd from 6pm – 8pm.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Opening for Vet & Business Associate
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
Veteran & Business Services Associate
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Veteran & Business Services Associate Position Status: Temporary, Full time
APPROVAL: Governmental Affairs & Military Director Posting Date: December 19, 2013
JOB SUMMARY
This position will work with the consultant contractor retained by the Chamber to implement the Veteran & Business Service in partnership with WorkForce Central. The Veteran & Business Service program is designed to support, encourage, and facilitate the employment of Veterans, military spouses, and Guard & Reserve members by the business community of Tacoma and Pierce County. The major activities consist of outreach to the business community, orientation and information regarding Veteran hiring and retention, connecting area businesses with Veteran Assistance Programs supporting Veteran transition and employment, supporting events via partnerships with resources assisting Veterans, developing resources related to Veteran entrepreneurship, and being part of the Workforce Central military recruitment team activities.
The Associate will work closely with the Chamber's consultant contractor, the Director of Governmental Affairs and Military, and the Chamber team to facilitate the deliverables as set forth by the contract with Workforce Central. Activities will be variable as the Veteran & Business Service develops.
This is a full time temporary position at 40 hours per week, January - June 2014.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Outreach to Businesses and Veteran transition organizations
2. Assist with event organization
3. Internet research and communication
4. Represent the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber at meetings and events on behalf of the Veteran & Business Service
5. Attend Chamber events to promote the Veteran & Business Service
6. Other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Director of Governmental Affairs & Military
CONDITIONS OF WORK
Generally office or professional environments; requires moderate travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• Veteran with satisfactory completion of enlistment and the transition experience.
• Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Professional and willing to talk to public.
• Ability to communicate complicated concepts clearly and succinctly.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to attend to details.
• Knowledge of computer for e-mail, Internet access, word processing, presentation software
Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements
Driver’s License required.
COMPENSATION
Compensation includes: medical and dental benefits, parking and eligibility for Chamber’s retirement program
Salary is dependent on experience
CLOSING DATE
January 10, 2014
TO APPLY
Please email the following materials to hr@tacomachamber.org:
• Cover letter explaining how you learned of the position and reason of interest
• Resume highlighting relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
All employment with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is “at-will.” This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description without notice. The statements contained herein should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas as needed to meet the needs of the organization.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
DOL Awards $5.5 Million for Transitioning Servicemembers at JBLM
Approximately 900 JBLM servicemembers will be aided by grant established under Sen. Patty Murray’s veterans jobs legislation.
Today, Senator Patty Murray applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor of a $5,586,385 National Emergency Grant (NEG) to assist approximately 900 transitioning military personnel at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The grant, awarded under Senator Murray’s “VOW to Hire Heroes Act” (VOW), will be awarded to the Pacific Mountain Workforce Consortium that is partnering with WorkForce Central of Pierce County to deliver the services at JBLM. Of the total award, $2,888,266 will initially be released with further funding up to the approved amount being made available as Washington state demonstrates a need for ongoing assistance.
“Today’s news serves as a shining example of what happens when we establish strong partnerships between the public and private sector in order to support our nation’s heroes,” said Senator Murray. “For too long we’ve been patting our veterans on the back to thank them for their service and sending them out into the job market alone without the basic help they need. I’m grateful for the work being done by JBLM and the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council to implement the VOW to Hire Heroes Act and provide our men and women in uniform with the tools and resources necessary to not only make it in the workforce, but to succeed.”
The grant will support separating servicemembers from one year before and up to six months after transitioning from service. With the four current tracks available at JBLM for transitioning servicemembers, the grant will primarily serve those who want to transition directly to employment.
Approximately 300,000 active duty servicemembers and more than 100,000 National Guardsmen and reservists transition back into civilian life each year. About 13,000 of those men and women plan to re-enter civilian life in Washington state and over 50% of those 13,000 transition through JBLM.
“Joint Base Lewis-McChord is the largest military installation west of the Rockies and Pierce County has the third largest veteran population nationally. Eight hundred active service members are leaving JBLM monthly and need our support for a smooth transition to civilian life,” stated Linda Nguyen, CEO of WorkForce Central. “WorkForce Central is honored to work with Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council to ensure our heroes are well prepared for careers that fully utilize their knowledge and experience.”
The “VOW to Hire Heroes Act” was signed into law in 2011. Double-digit unemployment rates for veterans used to be the norm – but since VOW became law, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans is on par with non-veterans. And while recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics prove that these programs work, VOW aims to continue lowering the rate of unemployment among our nation’s heroes by:
• Improving the Transition Assistance Program (TAP): The VOW to Hire Heroes Act makes TAP mandatory for most separating servicemembers, upgrades the program’s career and employment counseling services, and tailors TAP for the 21st Century job market.
• Facilitating Seamless Transition: This law allows servicemembers to begin the federal employment process prior to separation in order to facilitate a truly seamless transition from the military to jobs at VA, Homeland Security, and many other federal agencies in need of our veterans.
• Expanding Education & Training: VOW provides nearly 100,000 unemployed veterans of earlier eras with up to one year of additional Montgomery GI Bill benefits to qualify for jobs in high-demand sectors ranging from trucking to technology. VOW also provides disabled veterans up to one year of additional Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits.
• Translating Military Skills and Training: This law also requires the Department of Labor to take a hard look at how the skills and experiences veterans gain through service can be better translated into a civilian context and to make it easier for qualified veterans to obtain the licenses and certifications they need to launch a range of well-paying, productive civilian careers.
• Veterans Tax Credits: The VOW to Hire Heroes Act provides tax incentives of up to $5,600 for hiring veterans, and up to $9,600 for hiring disabled veterans, if the veteran has been looking for work for six months or longer.
Each organization will have staff working jointly at the Stone Education Center on JBLM to assist those transitioning service members into civilian careers. For more information regarding WorkForce Central’s involvement, contact Shellie Willis, military workforce development manager, WorkForce Central at swillis@workforce-central.org or 253.330.8129.
Today, Senator Patty Murray applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor of a $5,586,385 National Emergency Grant (NEG) to assist approximately 900 transitioning military personnel at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The grant, awarded under Senator Murray’s “VOW to Hire Heroes Act” (VOW), will be awarded to the Pacific Mountain Workforce Consortium that is partnering with WorkForce Central of Pierce County to deliver the services at JBLM. Of the total award, $2,888,266 will initially be released with further funding up to the approved amount being made available as Washington state demonstrates a need for ongoing assistance.
“Today’s news serves as a shining example of what happens when we establish strong partnerships between the public and private sector in order to support our nation’s heroes,” said Senator Murray. “For too long we’ve been patting our veterans on the back to thank them for their service and sending them out into the job market alone without the basic help they need. I’m grateful for the work being done by JBLM and the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council to implement the VOW to Hire Heroes Act and provide our men and women in uniform with the tools and resources necessary to not only make it in the workforce, but to succeed.”
The grant will support separating servicemembers from one year before and up to six months after transitioning from service. With the four current tracks available at JBLM for transitioning servicemembers, the grant will primarily serve those who want to transition directly to employment.
Approximately 300,000 active duty servicemembers and more than 100,000 National Guardsmen and reservists transition back into civilian life each year. About 13,000 of those men and women plan to re-enter civilian life in Washington state and over 50% of those 13,000 transition through JBLM.
“Joint Base Lewis-McChord is the largest military installation west of the Rockies and Pierce County has the third largest veteran population nationally. Eight hundred active service members are leaving JBLM monthly and need our support for a smooth transition to civilian life,” stated Linda Nguyen, CEO of WorkForce Central. “WorkForce Central is honored to work with Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council to ensure our heroes are well prepared for careers that fully utilize their knowledge and experience.”
The “VOW to Hire Heroes Act” was signed into law in 2011. Double-digit unemployment rates for veterans used to be the norm – but since VOW became law, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans is on par with non-veterans. And while recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics prove that these programs work, VOW aims to continue lowering the rate of unemployment among our nation’s heroes by:
• Improving the Transition Assistance Program (TAP): The VOW to Hire Heroes Act makes TAP mandatory for most separating servicemembers, upgrades the program’s career and employment counseling services, and tailors TAP for the 21st Century job market.
• Facilitating Seamless Transition: This law allows servicemembers to begin the federal employment process prior to separation in order to facilitate a truly seamless transition from the military to jobs at VA, Homeland Security, and many other federal agencies in need of our veterans.
• Expanding Education & Training: VOW provides nearly 100,000 unemployed veterans of earlier eras with up to one year of additional Montgomery GI Bill benefits to qualify for jobs in high-demand sectors ranging from trucking to technology. VOW also provides disabled veterans up to one year of additional Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits.
• Translating Military Skills and Training: This law also requires the Department of Labor to take a hard look at how the skills and experiences veterans gain through service can be better translated into a civilian context and to make it easier for qualified veterans to obtain the licenses and certifications they need to launch a range of well-paying, productive civilian careers.
• Veterans Tax Credits: The VOW to Hire Heroes Act provides tax incentives of up to $5,600 for hiring veterans, and up to $9,600 for hiring disabled veterans, if the veteran has been looking for work for six months or longer.
Each organization will have staff working jointly at the Stone Education Center on JBLM to assist those transitioning service members into civilian careers. For more information regarding WorkForce Central’s involvement, contact Shellie Willis, military workforce development manager, WorkForce Central at swillis@workforce-central.org or 253.330.8129.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Learn How to Thank a Vet - Get a Job
Thank a vet this Veterans' Day by giving them a job. Learn how to benefit both the vet and yourself.
On November 13, 8 a.m. to Noon at TrueBlue, Inc., 1015 “A” Street, Tacoma, the event will focus on why hiring Veterans makes good sense, finding the right match amongst the many qualified Veterans available, and the Legal “ins and outs” related to hiring the Veteran of your choice.
All Tacoma-Pierce County businesses interested in hiring Veterans, currently hiring Veterans, or considering hiring Veterans should plan to attend this interesting and informative event. Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber member businesses may attend for only $25.00, morning refreshments are provided.
REGISTER HERE
On November 13, 8 a.m. to Noon at TrueBlue, Inc., 1015 “A” Street, Tacoma, the event will focus on why hiring Veterans makes good sense, finding the right match amongst the many qualified Veterans available, and the Legal “ins and outs” related to hiring the Veteran of your choice.
All Tacoma-Pierce County businesses interested in hiring Veterans, currently hiring Veterans, or considering hiring Veterans should plan to attend this interesting and informative event. Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber member businesses may attend for only $25.00, morning refreshments are provided.
REGISTER HERE
Monday, October 7, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
The Business Case for Hiring Vets
The Chamber joins Hire Our Heroes, TrueBlue, Inc., The Association of Washington Business, Starbucks, and Eisenhower Carlson, PLLC to present “Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with our Military Veterans – The Business Case for Hiring Military Veterans”.
On November 13, 8 a.m. to Noon at TrueBlue, Inc., 1015 “A” Street, Tacoma, the event will focus on why hiring Veterans makes good sense, finding the right match amongst the many qualified Veterans available, and the Legal “ins and outs” related to hiring the Veteran of your choice.
All Tacoma-Pierce County businesses interested in hiring Veterans, currently hiring Veterans, or considering hiring Veterans should plan to attend this interesting and informative event. Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber member businesses may attend for only $25.00, morning refreshments are provided.
REGISTER HERE
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On November 13, 8 a.m. to Noon at TrueBlue, Inc., 1015 “A” Street, Tacoma, the event will focus on why hiring Veterans makes good sense, finding the right match amongst the many qualified Veterans available, and the Legal “ins and outs” related to hiring the Veteran of your choice.
All Tacoma-Pierce County businesses interested in hiring Veterans, currently hiring Veterans, or considering hiring Veterans should plan to attend this interesting and informative event. Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber member businesses may attend for only $25.00, morning refreshments are provided.
REGISTER HERE
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Monday, August 26, 2013
Check Out the Boots2Work Hiring Event Wednesday!
The Chamber currently has one space available in its Suite at Cheney Stadium for the August 28 Boots2Work event to accommodate an employer or community resource partner who may wish to take advantage.
Not only is the Boots2Work event a great opportunity for job seekers and employer representatives to come together, learn and jointly build our economy and communities through jobs, experience and partnership, there are also resource opportunities for employers. There are 50+ businesses participating in the event – click here for the list.
Even employers which do not have booths can benefit by attending. Exhibiting are agencies and support organizations that also serve employers with info on the benefits, both financial and through employee attributes, which can come with hiring vets.
The Boots2Work event is the initial major part of the Veteran & Business service activity that the Chamber has through its continued partnership with Workforce Central. The service provides facilitation, information, connections and support allowing Chamber member businesses to utilize the premier human resource available to our area: the well trained, mature and innovative veterans coming out of our several Armed Services organizations of the south Puget Sound.
Chamber suite participants are Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar, The Hughes Group, HomeStreet Bank, and the South Puget Sound Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management).
Contact Greg Mowat, 253-682-1724, the Chamber’s Veteran & Business Specialist, or Gary Brackett, 253-682-1720, Chamber Business & Political Manager, to make arrangements to join Chamber members at the event.
The Chamber participates in this activity and all its activities to promote a healthy business climate and strong communities!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Pierce County Hosts 2nd Aerospace Summit
The summit, which features a presentation by Boeing’s manager for workforce development, will be held July 17 at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood. Participants can register at www.edbtacomapierce.org.
The summit is co-hosted by Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy and the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB). Last year’s inaugural summit connected 150 people representing aerospace suppliers, government agencies, banks and schools.
“Pierce County is home to a Boeing plant and more than 80 companies that work in the aerospace supply chain,” Executive McCarthy said. “We will continue to connect companies with each other and with the community resources that can help them compete for the production of tens of thousands of airplanes that are needed in the coming years. There is room for this industry to grow in Pierce County.”
One of the featured speakers will be Michelle Burreson, who leads Boeing’s Workforce Development team supporting manufacturing and quality for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The summit is just one piece of Pierce County’s strengthening aerospace strategy.
McCarthy and EDB President and CEO Bruce Kendall will join Gov. Jay Inslee’s Washington State delegation at the Paris Air Show in June. McCarthy and Kendall will focus on marketing Pierce County to aerospace firms from around the world to recruit them to open facilities here or to introduce them to key contacts in the area’s supply chain.
McCarthy is also the Co-Chair of the Tacoma Pierce Aerospace Partners, a group comprised of local business leaders, policy makers and experts in workforce training and higher education. The group is co-chaired by EDB Vice President Chris Green.
“There has never been a more important time for us to focus on this industry,” Green said. “Boeing is preparing to make a decision on the location for final assembly of the 777X, and global demand for commercial air travel is growing. Pierce County has a high level of coordination among policy makers, businesses and workforce development leaders. The Aerospace Summit is designed to build on that collaboration.”
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Chris Green, Economic Development Board vice president
(253) 383-4726
chris@edbtacomapierce.org
Hunter George, Pierce County Communications director
253-798-6606
hgeorge@co.pierce.wa.us
Monday, April 22, 2013
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
7th ID CG at Military Forum
MILITARY AFFAIRS FORUM
Date & Time: WEDNESDAY,
January 16, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Place: La Quinta Inn, Cedar Room
Price: $13.00 pre-paid by Jan. 14,
noon
$15.00 pre-paid after Jan. 14
$20.00 walk-ins/at the door
RSVP: DUE 12 noon, Jan.
11 (Friday) ß
Event Speaker:
Maj. Gen. Steve Lanza, Commanding
General, 7th I.D.
Command General, 7th Infantry Division, JBLM
Major General Steve Lanza is the Commanding General of the 7th Infantry Division. The 7th Infantry Division is responsible for the training, deployment readiness, and health and welfare of approximately 18,000 Soldiers in 5 Brigades, 2-2 SBCT, 3-2 SBCT, 4-2 SBCT, 16th CAB, and 17th FiB located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Event Speaker:
Greg
Mowat, Veteran and Business Specialist
Greg Mowat, Veteran and Business Specialist
The new Veteran and Business Service of the Tacoma-Pierce
County Chamber is designed to bring the winning attributes of veterans and the
Chamber’s business members together for success. A partnership between the
Chamber and Workforce Central; this program will strive to assist Chamber member
employers understand the benefits available as well as the skills, knowledge
and abilities that veterans bring to a workplace and direct avenues to access
Veterans as employees.
NEXT MEETING: February 13, 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Military Spouses Get Licensing Approval
The State Legislature did a great favor for the active-duty families in our state with the passage of SB5969, the military-spouse licensing bill.
Under terms of the bill, the state will allow military spouses a temporary professional license here, honoring the license originally issued in another state. The temporary license will allow sufficient time for the spouse to complete any unique requirements necessary in Washington State
Our Chamber testified in both the state Senate and House, both of which had significant bill sponsors. Our thanks to Sen. Derek Kilmer and Representative Tami Green (companion HB2167) and all the co-sponsors in both houses.
The Chamber had approved this goal for its 2012 Legislative Agenda, but this prompt action by our legislature gives us our first success early. The Chamber’s membership had supported (83.7%) this goal in a survey completed last month.
The bill is now forwarded to Governor Chris Gregoire for signing.
Our thanks also go to Mark San Souci, Regional Liaison Northwest, Defense State Liaison Office and the Chamber's State Lobbyist Michael Transue.
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