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Space, Place, and People: Designing Business Spaces That Thrive

About the Worksop

Your business space is more than four walls—it’s an extension of your brand, your values, and the experience you create for your customers. Join the City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development Department for a free workshop exploring how space, design, and community intersect to shape thriving businesses.

This interactive conversation will feature Kevin Lee of Third Space Café and Sonia Abenojar & Sergio Legon-Talamoni of La Union Studio, with the City of Tacoma moderating the discussion. Learn real-world insights on how design choices, location, and community connection can transform your business into a true destination.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to select the right space for your business and determine if it’s a good fit
  • Ways to design and plan your space to support your business goals and customer experience
  • Strategies for navigating permitting and regulatory processes
  • Approaches to building social capital and authentic community connections\

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals looking to open, grow, or reimagine their physical business space.

Event Details:

📍 Downtown Tacoma Library – Cascade Room
📅 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
Free and open to the public. REGISTER HERE

Hosted by: City of Tacoma Community & Economic Development Department

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OMWBE Active Certification Class (Hybrid) 

OMWBE Active Certification Class (Hybrid) 

November 17, 2025 (8:30AM-10:30AM)

Hybrid: Tacoma Municipal Building 747 Market Street, Tacoma 98402 – Room 248, or virtually via Zoom

OMWBE Active Certification Class

A comprehensive Hybrid Workshop and Q&A Session hosted by the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department

The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program is partnering with the WA State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to host a hybrid workshop, OMWBE Active Certification Class. In person attendance is strongly encouraged.

📍 Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market Street, 98402 (Room 248)
📅 November 17, 2025
🕒 8:30AM-10:30AM

The class aims to help businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals get OMWBE-certified. The goal is for attendees to complete and submit their OMWBE certification applications by the end of class. Attendees will work directly with Resie Rogers, a certification analyst with OMWBE.

It is ideal to start the application before class and come prepared to ask questions that may be hindering the completion of your application. Those wanting to become a certified business are encouraged to bring the following items:

  • Laptop/electronic device
  • Financial statements and paperwork required for certification process

To register to attend: https://forms.office.com/g/egDV2mhXsj?origin=lprLink

This is a 2-step registration process and the Zoom Link is provided upon completion of step 2.

Community members with questions about this workshop, or to request information in an alternate format, contact Linda Cerna at [email protected] or (253) 453-9488.

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SCORE Workshops

Did you know the SCORE provides an ongoing series of free workshops for people seeking to start or grow a business?  Attend a workshop and learn from experienced executives how to position your business for success.

Check out the workshop calendar below:

https://www.score.org/seattle/local-workshops

 

 

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Organizational Resources

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of agencies offering small business training and development opportunities. Please explore the sites below to see upcoming events:

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