Expand My Business
Expanding Your Business in Pierce County?
We help you through the process.
Facility Expansion
When the opportunity arises to expand at your present location, we can help. Understanding the zoning designation, requirements and permits necessary to allow your expansion are important first steps our office can help you determine. We can even set up the initial meetings to begin the permit process. For expansion assistance, contact Kevin Clegg at (253) 798-6639
Siting a manufacturing facility? Visit the Manufacturing Regulatory Roadmap to learn more about the site review process in Pierce County.
Site Selection
Pierce County offers excellent options for affordable industrial and commercial properties.
Visit InvestPierceCounty.com
Access a comprehensive search tool to find available commercial and industrial sites and buildings in Pierce County, along with demographics and analytics to inform your site selection process.
Contact the following organizations to assist you in your search:
- Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB)
- Ph: (253) 383-4726
or Email
- Ph: (253) 383-4726
- Commercial Brokers Association (CBA)
- Ph: (800) 275-2522
or Email
- Ph: (800) 275-2522
Permit Assistance
Connecting business to the right people at the right time can save your company money. The Economic Development Department encourages businesses to contact us before moving forward with an expansion or relocation project. For permit assistance, call Kevin Clegg at (253) 798-6639
Most commercial / industrial related permits are issued by Planning and Public Works. Personal consultation is available at the Development Center at (253) 798-3739
Financial Assistance
Our staff is ready to help you find the appropriate financing for your expansion or relocation. To review terms and conditions, download our brochure or call us at (253) 798-6150
Employee Training & Recruiting
Local and state resources may be available to employers adding staff or seeking to upgrade the skills of existing employees.
- Workforce Resources
- Sara Garner, Ph: (253) 798-2335
Additional Resources
More guidance is readily available for companies looking to grow their operations in Pierce County:
- Washington Small Business Development Center
- Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) - Tacoma Business Center
- Business Impact NW; Veterans Business Outreach Center and the Washington Women's Business Center
- Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA)
- Washington Department of Commerce
- Sara Garner, Ph: (253) 798-2335
Contact Us
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Economic Development Department
950 Pacific Ave.
Suite 525
Tacoma, WA 98402
Ph: (253) 798-6150
Fx: (253) 798-6389
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.