As a Chamber of Commerce, economic development is our highest priority, as we look to grow and diversify our business base.
Strategically vital to international trade and commerce in our state, Federal Way is the 5th largest city in King County and 11th largest in the State. The Chamber’s regional scope also includes Pierce County, the State’s second largest labor market behind King County.
It’s no secret that location is a key factor to business success. Our strategic position between two working ports in the business-centric cities of Seattle and Tacoma, Federal Way businesses have logistical access that keeps them connected to customers across the state, the county and even the globe.
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Free and Independent Wills
By Rebecca Martin | August 2, 2019 I’ve been thinking about independence lately—now I know you’re expecting some sort of red, white, and blue 4th of July independence. But I am thinking of Charlotte Bronte and her novel, Jane Eyre. Jane has a line I am quite fond of… she says to Mr. Rochester, “I…
An Economic Ecosystem
Membership Matters. Much as I wish it did, the Chamber does not have the magic power of finding consumers for your business clients or gathering clients for your company.Instead, we must recognize that the Chamber is much the same as a natural ecosystem—one that is interrelated and interdependent on a…
There is No They
Across the country, Chambers of Commerce are community-minded business organizations and so it is in the greater Federal Way area. As we look to support the economic base in our region, I am struck by a simple, yet elegant truth in our program of work. There is no such thing as “They.” There is only “We.”Have you ever been at your desk, developing brave, innovative ideas that…
Leadership of Eagles
I spend a lot of time thinking about our Chamber and its connection to business leaders and the economic prosperity of our region. Yes, in the office, but also in those odd moments when your mind is less cluttered with pressing daily details.With a warm cup of coffee, I wandered one morning to sit by the water at Dashpoint Park and…
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