The PIES Advantage: A Strategy for Business Growth & Resilience
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Business-driven retention programs prioritize the needs of existing businesses, leveraging their insights to shape policies that drive long-term success.
The Greater Federal Way Chamber’s retention program is guided by the PIES framework—Placemaking, Innovation, Economy, and Sustainability. Our focused strategy supports business success while shaping a vibrant, resilient regional economy.
Placemaking: Creating a Business-Friendly Climate
- Infrastructure development: transportation, utilities, childcare, and broadband access
- Intentional location planning for strategic commercial districts
- Quality of life enhancements to attract and retain talent
INNOVATION: Adapting to Market Changes
- Cross-industry collaboration to share knowledge
- Supporting start-ups and entrepreneurship
- Investment in emerging technologies
Economy: Driving Strategic Decision Making
- Analysis of market trends and labor force data
- Identification of high-growth industries
- Assessment of business needs and challenges
Sustainability: Ensuring Economic Resilience
- Circular economy practices emphasizing reuse and recycle-ability
- Workforce training programs for employment stability
- Local supply chain development for economic resilience
The Greater Federal Way Chamber network of local expertise, business connections, and strategic vision uniquely positions us to lead this business-centered economic initiative within the Federal Way growth hub.
When businesses have access to the right resources, infrastructure, and support networks, they expand, create jobs, and reinvest in the community — strengthening the local economy from within.
The PIES advantage is designed to help existing businesses thrive in driving job creation, long-term stability, and community prosperity.
By focusing on retention as a foundation for growth, the Chamber is working to ensure a stable and prosperous business environment for years to come.
Seeking Business Walk Volunteers
As part of the PIES framework the Chamber retention program includes business walks to gather information for an economic snapshot of our business base.
Want to participate? The Chamber is seeking members in good standing to volunteer for this outreach program, scheduled for June 2.
Participants are required to attend a Zoom training session with our national consultant. Select your training session from one of the dates listed below:
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