Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County

Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County Our complimentary and confidential services are tailored to your needs. Our #1 priority is to recruit and retain businesses.

We can assist with everything from site selection services to data mining, corporate incentives to financing, key connections to workforce training. Since 1978, the EDB has worked with firms that have invested billions of dollars in the South Puget Sound and that employ tens of thousands of workers at high wages: Amazon, Boeing, Infoblox, Mitsui-Soko (U.S.A.), Inc., IKEA, State Farm, Green Mountai

n Coffee, and hundreds of other firms have discovered what you can discover, too: Tacoma-Pierce County is a great place to invest and to grow great companies.

The EDB is excited to welcome Meredith Neal as our new Director of Economic Development.In this role, Meredith will help...
06/03/2026

The EDB is excited to welcome Meredith Neal as our new Director of Economic Development.

In this role, Meredith will help support business expansion, attract investment, and strengthen economic growth across Pierce County. She brings extensive experience in redevelopment, permitting, planning, business recruitment and retention, and regional economic strategy.

Most recently, Meredith served as Economic Development Director for the City of Federal Way. Her background also includes leadership roles with the City of Puyallup and the Manufacturing Industrial Council for the South Sound.

Meredith is passionate about fostering sustainable growth and creating vibrant communities where businesses and people can thrive. We’re grateful to have her expertise and regional perspective on the EDB team. Welcome, Meredith!

Stronger communities start with education, and stronger economies do, too.Higher education helps prepare people for care...
06/01/2026

Stronger communities start with education, and stronger economies do, too.

Higher education helps prepare people for careers, supports innovation, and strengthens the workforce local employers need to grow.

In celebration of National Higher Education Day on June 6, share why higher education matters to your business, your family, or your community.

Learn more: https://whycollegematters.org/

Tariffs are shifting. Trade agreements are evolving. The businesses that come out ahead are the ones that know how to na...
05/12/2026

Tariffs are shifting. Trade agreements are evolving. The businesses that come out ahead are the ones that know how to navigate it.

May is Global Trade Month — and Washington State Department of Commerce is hosting webinars all month to help your business stay competitive in the global market.

Three sessions still ahead:

May 12 — HTS Codes & Schedule B: A Must-Know for Importers and Exporters | 10 AM – 12 PM PDT | Register: https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ybpK6D3vTjKWnIcei6F3UQ

May 19 — SBDC's Export Marketing & Meeting Strategy | 1–2 PM PDT | Register: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99272933

May 26 — Tap Into Online Marketplaces & Grow Your International Sales | 10–11 AM PDT | Register: https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LhHY_9A2SXiFotAKwSzXiw

Free, virtual, and open to all Washington businesses. Know a business owner who should see this? Tag them below.

On Friday, EDB President & CEO Michael Catsi, CEcD, DFCP presented to the Washington Economic Development Finance Author...
05/11/2026

On Friday, EDB President & CEO Michael Catsi, CEcD, DFCP presented to the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) Board on the economic landscape of Pierce County.

Our region's Gross Regional Product has grown from $30.5B in 2011 to $60B in 2025. Population is on track to reach 1 million by 2035. And our labor force, nearly 500,000 strong, continues to grow, anchored by a diverse industrial base spanning manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, clean energy, and maritime.

That's the economy we're building — and the case we made.

The conversation with WEDFA isn't just about telling our story. It's about strengthening the bridge between Pierce County businesses and the financing resources they need to grow.

We're pleased to welcome Betty Baublits to the EDB as our new Director of Investor Relations.Betty brings deep regional ...
04/20/2026

We're pleased to welcome Betty Baublits to the EDB as our new Director of Investor Relations.

Betty brings deep regional expertise and a career built on strengthening the connection between successful businesses and thriving communities. Most recently, she served as Director of the Pierce County Economic Development Department (2018–2026). Her background also includes serving as CEO of the Bellevue and Renton Chambers of Commerce, Economic Director for the City of Renton and Assistant Director for the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

As she steps into this new chapter, Betty joins us with a clear and shared conviction: that supported businesses are the foundation of strong communities. Her commitment to strengthening communities and her deep knowledge of our region make her a natural fit for the EDB team.

We're thrilled to have Betty joining us and look forward to the expertise and relationships she brings to this work. Welcome to the EDB, Betty.

Over the past five years, Tacoma-Pierce County has seen:• 4,000+ jobs created or retained• $252M+ in capital investment•...
04/03/2026

Over the past five years, Tacoma-Pierce County has seen:

• 4,000+ jobs created or retained
• $252M+ in capital investment
• Nearly $1B in annual economic activity

These results reflect coordinated work across public and private partners to support business growth and strengthen our local economy.

Learn more in our 2025 Annual Report: https://bit.ly/EDB2025AR

We want to take a moment to highlight our incredibly generous sponsors once again! Thank you for your contribution and d...
03/24/2026

We want to take a moment to highlight our incredibly generous sponsors once again!
Thank you for your contribution and dedication!

Tomorrow is the BIG day! The EDB Annual Meeting kicks off at 11:30am. We can't wait to see you!
03/23/2026

Tomorrow is the BIG day! The EDB Annual Meeting kicks off at 11:30am. We can't wait to see you!

Spotlight on our amazing and generous sponsors! Thank you so much for supporting our annual meeting!
03/20/2026

Spotlight on our amazing and generous sponsors! Thank you so much for supporting our annual meeting!

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