Mark your calendars for the EDB Annual Meeting on Feb. 26, 2025, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join hundreds of South Sound business leaders to connect, be inspired and recognize excellence in economic development in our community.

As always, you can expect to hear a dynamic keynote address, network with industry peers, celebrate the Excellent 10 and Golden Shovel awards, and have the chance to win fabulous prizes.

More information about the 2025 EDB Annual Meeting will be coming soon. In the meantime, we invite you to:

• Be an Annual Meeting sponsor. Three tiers of EDB Annual Meeting sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn more, click here or contact EDB Vice President for Business Retention and Expansion Maddie Merton at maddie@edbtacomapierce.orgor 253-317-1903.

• Submit your Excellent 10 and Golden Shovel nominations by Dec. 20. If you know companies or projects in the South Sound that are key drivers of jobs or capital investment or other important community developments, the EDB wants to hear from you. Projects can include business expansions, infrastructural projects, habitat restoration, educational programs and more. You can read more about last year’s honorees here.