Locating Your Business
In Tacoma-Pierce County, your business will thrive thanks to our skilled workforce, affordable business costs and more.Helping Businesses Reach New Heights
Looking for a strategic location to plant your business’s roots? In Tacoma-Pierce County, you can have it all: a pro-business community, access to one of the strongest logistics networks on the west coast and the mountains and sea in your own backyard. We’re home to a skilled workforce of more than 400,000 people, spanning across the aerospace, tech, logistics and healthcare industries and an affordable cost of doing business compared to other metros. Discover why Forbes named the Tacoma-Lakewood metropolitan area one of the best places for business and careers.
Regional Profile
We’re Tacoma-Pierce County - a region encompassing 23 vibrant communities and more than 1,700 square miles of pure Pacific Northwest beauty. Come see what we’re all about - we think you’ll fit right in.
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Workforce
Tacoma-Pierce County is home to a highly skilled workforce of more than 400,000 people, spanning across the aerospace, tech and logistics industries.
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Demographics
Our population is growing just as fast as our industries, with the region expected to exceed one million people by 2040.
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Taxes & Incentives
Business expansion incentives in Washington state and Tacoma-Pierce County help you get more bang for your buck than other major metros.
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Infrastructure
Our region boasts one of the strongest logistics networks on the West Coast, and we’re here to help your people (and your products) quickly get where they need to be via road, rail, air and water.
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Major Employers
With industries ranging from tech and aerospace to logistics and healthcare, we’re constantly growing and adapting to help companies build their next business success story. Meet your future neighbors here.
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Universities
Looking for an educated workforce to help you grow your business? Look no further - our nine regional colleges and universities and 12 post-secondary technical schools continue to fuel our strong talent pipeline.
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Sites & Buildings
Searching for office space? Our free, searchable database of available buildings and sites is your one-stop-shop to find your next business launchpad.
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International Businesses
Equally distanced between Europe and Asia, we’re the ideal location for international businesses and global trade.
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Contact
Contact our experienced staff to learn more about locating your business in Tacoma-Pierce County.
Sarah Bonds
Vice President for Business Recruitment
sarah@edbtacomapierce.org
(253) 284-5892
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