(FEB 2024) – The Greater Federal Way Chamber is partnering with Jobs for South Sound Foundation to create a regional economic development plan. Ernst & Young’s (EY) Economic Development Advisory Services (EDAS) practice will assist in developing a metric-based strategy for the Federal Way area of the South Puget Sound. “Our partnership with the Foundation is focused on enhancing the overall business landscape in our region,” said Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin who notes that collaboration is key. “Business is
The Chamber is partnering with Washington’s Employment Security Department/ SharedWork program to provide four free webinars in an Employer Resource series, beginning in March. Open to any business, the webinars will be offered in dual sessions of English and Spanish. The Federal Way Chamber is the only Chamber offering the webinar series in both languages. “Our Economic Equity Assessment data shows the strength of the Latinx community as our third largest business sector and we’re fortunate to have a
The Chamber will offer an Employer Resource webinar series for businesses in the greater Federal Way area, beginning in March. The Chamber is again partnering with Washington’s Employment Security Department/SharedWork program to offer four free webinars in 2024. “Working with our public/private partners to provide resources continues to be a high priority focus of our Chamber,” said Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin, CCE. The Employment Resource series is designed to inform and educate employers and
Greater Federal Way Chamber Partners with Innovation Collective to Drive Economic Innovation The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce announces its collaboration with Innovation Collective, a renowned community and economic development firm, to launch the “Innovation Economy and Placemaking” initiative. This transformative project is set to invigorate the economic landscape of the Greater Federal Way area in the South Puget Sound region. In a strategic move, the Greater Federal Way Chamber of
The Greater Federal Way Chamber launches new economic development projects in contract with the Washington Department of Commerce. We are fortunate that our Legislative delegation understands and supports the Chamber’s work in providing resources for economic opportunity in our area of the south Puget sound region,” said Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin. “It is professionally rewarding to be part of a public/private partnership that shares the Chamber vision for economic prosperity.” As the Chamber looks