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Longtime chamber leader to retire

David Graybill, president and CEO of Tacoma Pierce County Chamber since September 1983, has announced his pending retirement.

The move came 27 years to the day of his hiring to lead the largest business organization in Pierce County. Graybill says he will stay in his post through Dec. 31, 2010, to assist the board of directors in finding his replacement.

Sep 2, '10 11:25am

Federal Way accepting applications for tourism enhancement grants

Nonprofit organizations that want to increase tourism and overnight stays in Federal Way can get a little financial help from the City of Federal Way.

Applications for the City's Tourism Enhancement Grant program are due Sept. 30. Applicants will be invited to a committee review in October and grants will be awarded by December.

Sep 2, '10 9:24am

WSDOT adds new tools to deliver travel information

With the Labor Day holiday approaching, the Washington State Department of Transportation has made it even easier for smart-phone users to "know before you go."

A new mobile application for iPhone and Android keeps real-time traffic conditions always at hand.

Sep 2, '10 8:12am

Heritage Bank selected among best places to work

Heritage Bank has been selected as the Bronze Award winner in the Large Business Category of Washington's Best Workplaces by Puget Sound Business Journal.

Finalists were chosen in five categories: Small Business, Medium Business, Large Business, Extra Large Business and Nonprofit Organization.

Heritage Bank has been in business for more than 80 years and is a part of Olympia-based Heritage Financial Corp., which also operates Central Valley Bank.

Sep 2, '10 8:08am

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Officers not forgotten

By Breanne Coats

It is not often a single event at a business can rock an entire franchise, but that was the case for Forza Coffee Co. Nov. 29, 2010. On that day the company had to prove it was as it names means: strong.

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Cost benefits of conserving

By Breanne Coats

It's not always better to do something rather than nothing at all � or at least that's what proponents of land conservation are trying to teach businesses, government officials and the general public.

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Not holding back on remodeling

By Breanne Coats

While construction projects have dried up throughout the South Sound, several grocers have taken steps to freshen up their appearances. And these remodels aren't being undertaken for vanity, but rather out of necessity.

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Priming the pump

By Kate Burrows

Tourism throughout Pierce County may see a significant boost as a result of the recently passed Tourism Promotional Area business plan by the Pierce County Council.

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Business Examiner launches online community for BE readers

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HomeStreet wants Cascadia - Page 1
B2B: Time away benefits everyone - Page 3
Q&A: DeLisa Smith - Page 7
Condo litigation heats up - Page 8
Activities abound for locals, visitors - Page 9
Soccial Security: Now - and later - Page 10
Auto-enrollment helping workers - Page 12
Stripped to the bare walls - Page 13
Cost key to energy regulation delay - Page 14
Garfield a work in progress - Page 17
Sprinker receives reprieve - Page 19
For the record - Page 24
People on the Move - Page 26
Gitomer: Sales world is changing - 27

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