The 2024 EDB Annual Meeting is fast approaching, and you won’t want to miss out.

On March 20, join hundreds of business leaders at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center for economic development updates and awards, networking, great food and prizes.

Here’s the skinny on this year’s big event:

• • Focus on talent. “Workforce, Workforce, Workforce!” is the theme of the 2024 EDB Annual Meeting. In lieu of a keynote speaker, attendees will be treated to a dynamic panel discussion moderated by WorkForce Central Executive Director Katie Condit. Presidents from some of Pierce County’s outstanding higher education institutions will showcase their programs and discuss actions their schools are taking to shape the talent pipeline and meet industry demands. Panelists include:

• • • Allan Belton, Pacific Lutheran University
    • Sheila Edwards Lange, University of Washington Tacoma
    • Ivan Harrell, Tacoma Community College
    • Joyce Loveday, Clover Park Technical College

• • Golden Shovel Award and the Excellent 10. Celebrate the great work by individuals, companies, governments and organizations and the positive impacts they’ve had in our community.
• • Sponsorship opportunities are available. Select from three levels. For more information, contact Tamsin Bell at tamsin@edbtacomapierce.org.

• • Registration opens Jan. 15. Click here to get your ticket.