Pierce County Update for Business: June 27, 2022

June 27, 2022

Pierce County Arts Commission: Traffic Box Art Wrap Project

2nd Call for Artwork: Submission Deadline July 18

The Pierce County Arts Commission is seeking designs that can be reproduced as a vinyl wrap and applied to traffic signal boxes throughout unincorporated Pierce County. This opportunity is open to amateur and professional artists of all levels, residing within Pierce County, working in any medium, as long as the final artwork can be translated and digitally reproduced on a 2-dimensional vinyl wrap.

Questions? Join a Zoom Informational Session today, June 27 at 4 p.m. (after the session, a recording of the orientation will be available here).

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Discover a Traffic Box Art Wrap Near You!

Check out the completed art wraps from the first call for artwork and learn where to find them online. The wrapped boxes are intended to enhance neighborhood and community identity, turn ordinary spaces into community landmarks, and promote community dialogue. This project is brought to you by the Pierce County Arts Commission.

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Pierce County Arts Commission Vacancies

Do you have experience, expertise or accomplishments in an art-related field? Or a deep interest in and appreciation of cultural and artistic activities? If so, please consider applying for the Pierce County Arts Commission.

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Welcome New Pierce County Arts Commissioners!

The Pierce County Arts Commission is honored to welcome two new commissioners beginning in July of 2022. Christopher Michael Escobedo Sr. has joined the commission as a representative of District 6. Christopher is a life coach, graphic artist and founder of RiseAgainstRacism. Faaluaina Pritchard joins the commission to fill one of two at-large positions. Faaluaina currently serves as the Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Cultural Center and is also a performing artist.

We welcome you both and thank you for serving our community.

Key4Women Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest

New Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest: Application Deadline July 15

Key4Women, in conjunction with the UW Consulting and Business Development Center, Milgard School of Business, and TheWMarketplace, bring women business owners in five Western Washington counties a chance to share their ideas and win the resources they need to take their next big step.

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Washington State Department of Commerce Grants

Washington Festivals & Events Grant Open Until July 1

Working Washington Grants: Round 5 Opening this Summer - Sign Up for Updates

Small Business Flex Fund Loan Program

Small businesses and nonprofits can apply for a low-interest loan of up to $150,000 to finance expansion and growth as well as recover from the pandemic and subsequent economic slowdown through the Washington State Department of Commerce Small Business Flex Fund. Interested applicants pre-apply on the Flex Fund’s online portal and, if they qualify, will be matched with a lender.

Hire Pierce County Virtual Job Fairs

Complete a Job Fair interest form if your company would like to participate in a WorkForce Central virtual job fair. Check out the next dates for upcoming job fairs. More fairs are planned to connect employers with job seekers as the economy re-opens.

Your Next Employee Could be a Paid Young Adult Intern at No Cost to Your Business!

Get matched with a young adult intern through the Hire Pierce County: Next Gen program. Paid internships are made possible through Pierce County American Rescue Plan Act funding and are in partnership with WorkForce Central.

SmallBizHelpWA.com Online Hub for Small Business Recovery

On the SmallBizHelp.com website you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions regarding recovery resources, information on how to find individual technical assistance, how to find a lender, training opportunities and where to find more detailed program information.

Pierce County Economic Development

950 Pacific Ave, Suite 525
Tacoma, WA 98402
www.piercecountywa.gov/edd