Experience Tacoma
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This non-profit business organization represents all of the Neighborhood Business Districts in the City of Tacoma through its efforts to promote, organize, advocate for, and develop the economy and community found in those districts.
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
Did you know the percentage of women-identifying entrepreneurs has increased by 114% in the last 20 years? Entrepreneurship is flourishing across the US and in Tacoma, women are leading the movement. With women-owned businesses on the rise we’re seeing increased inclusivity, access, and a reinvigoration of the local economy. For Women’s History Month, we’re featuring ..read more
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
Imagine all of the small businesses you do business with on the regular. The place your kids go to school. The place you get local coffee. The place you pick up a sweet treat from. The place where you work out. The place that you work in. The blog you’re reading right now… How many ..read more
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
Black culture, Black excellence, Black history – Tacoma’s packed with it. Here are some of Tacoma’s favorite Black-owned businesses. Melon Seed Some say Melon Seed has the best sandwiches in the Puget Sound. With flavor-packed food like they’re signature, “Sexy salad”, cubano sliders and stuffed strawberries with cheesecake it’s easyto see why so many ..read more
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
For twenty-five years the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) has bridged communities and generations through art, culture, education and business. A nonprofit representing almost 50 countries and cultures from Asian and Pacific Islander heritage, APCC has served over 410,000 people throughout Washington state. Their mission is to provide programs, services, education and business opportunities to ..read more
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
Estimated Reading Time: 3-5 minutes Thirty seven years ago at the brink of Tacoma’s economic development, famous local sushi chef Masahiro Endo saw an opportunity to bring a taste of Japan to our budding community. Going back further to when he was just thirty-six years old, Endo-san first arrived in Washington to work as a ..read more
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
This holiday season, Tacoma is taking a go big or go HO-HO-HOme approach. There’s so much to do in and around Tacoma during the holidays that there’s barely enough time to sit and write about it. By the time a single word is typed a whole event has come and gone. So let’s jump ..read more
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
We’re excited to announce a Grit City favorite and almost four decade tradition is returning to the Tacoma Dome! Mark your calendars on January 20th-23th, 2022 for The Tacoma Home + Garden Show! Home+Garden is a 250+ booth haven for homeowners and interior designers looking for innovative ideas for their next project. It’s a ..read more
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
For almost a year and a half, the pandemic has been throwing wrecking balls left and right at small businesses, especially towards restaurants. It’s been a devastating blow for our community to lose these historic and family-owned staples. And while most are still fighting to stay open, some will close their doors for good. Many ..read more
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
Whether you’re in town visiting or you’re a local looking for something to do with friends and family, make it a point to be at PNW’s most exciting urban village and waterfront destination! Point Ruston is a waterfront resort village with panoramic views overlooking Commencement Bay, downtown Tacoma, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier.  ..read more
Experience Tacoma
2y ago
Thousands of youth in Tacoma are not able to brush their teeth, wash their face, or take showers. And for many girls starting their menses who don’t have menstrual products, it’s affecting their self esteem, education and health. The truth is…we can’t afford to be hush-hush about periods anymore EVERY girl has a ..read more