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Pierce Transit Partners with the Transit App
Pierce Transit partners with the Transit app to provide customers with real-time bus arrival information. Today Pierce Transit introduced Transit as the agency’s official mobility app. Transit counts millions of active users in more than 200 cities worldwide. Pierce Transit is now making the leading transport app in North America its official mobile app for customers to track their bus in…
Read MoreLocal Candidate Interviews
While the president’s hospital admission is the nation’s focus, the Chamber is busy bringing local candidate interviews to you. In order to keep you safely informed, Lora will be bringing these interviews to you via Facebook Live videos. To begin with, the following candidate interviews are currently scheduled. On Monday, October 5, at 10 AM…
Read MoreTacoma Dome Link Extension – Sound Transit
Like many businesses, Sound Transit is battling the effects of Covid on their revenues and this impacts the Tacoma Dome Link Extension. As a community project, they want community input. As a result, they are requesting your feedback. Sound Transit is planning the Tacoma Dome Link Extension. This regional light rail expansion will connect both…
Read MoreNew Standards for State Airports
Governor Inslee announced new standards for all commercial airports in Washington state. The governor also issued recommendations for airlines flying into our state. These measures were put into place to protect the health and safety of employees and passengers who must travel during the pandemic. However, the approach is not all that different from what…
Read MoreCommercial Rent and Mortgage Assistance
Limited funding is available, as with other programs. In this case, $7.75 million is available for rental and mortgage assistance. According to Tacoma Weekly, the demand will be higher than the allotted funding. Qualifications As with the forgivable loans for small businesses in Pierce County, businesses must meet certain qualifications including: Being physically located in…
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