The Venardos Circus, a unique Broadway-style circus tour, returns to perform in three Western Washington settings

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Index Staff

Tacoma’s Wright Park, June 26-July 7, and STAR Center, July 10-21 and Lake Stevens, July 25-28 during Aquafest The Venardos Circus, a unique Broadway-Style Circus will perform in three Western Washington cities between June 26 through July 28. ... [...more]

Get ready for the Chinese Century

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Index Staff

China has the fastest growing economy – and middle class – in the world By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I lived in Beijing, China for almost all of 1999. That was a memorable year in many ways. In terms … [...more]

Consultant, advisor, mentor or licensed professional for your small to medium sized business………which is right?

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Index Staff

What are the differences? You can easily define and research these four categories or sources of business advice, using a search engine, Wikipedia or dictionary; I will generalize a bit here and identify them as: Consultant an industry or ... [...more]

A look at the impact of tariffs in Washington

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Index Staff

The ongoing trade war between U.S. and China has resulted in tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Chinese imports and retaliatory tariffs on many U.S. goods What does that mean for Washington State, where China is the … [...more]

Commerce awards $8.2 million for wide range of clean energy innovation projects

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Index Staff

Competitive process identifies 10 proposed research, development and demonstration projects for Clean Energy Fund grants of $93,000 to $2.3 million The Washington State Department of Commerce announced over $8.2 million in grants from the ... [...more]

Don’t miss 2019′s Taste of Tacoma – June 21-23

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Index Staff

The Taste is Tacoma’s summer party at Point Defiance By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Once summer begins in the Pacific Northwest, it really begins. Once the school year ends, the parties and celebrations seem to go on all summer. ... [...more]

Tell us what you think about a stage at Chambers Creek Regional Park Central Meadow

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Index Staff

Local residents have two additional opportunities to attend an open house and provide comments on a possible stage in the Chambers Creek Regional Park Central Meadow. The open houses, hosted by Pierce County Parks and Recreation, will be held on ... [...more]

Of unicorns, ‘Muricans and eye-bones

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Index Staff

Strange times and unique challenges demand a new vocabulary By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index One way to expand your vocabulary is to pay attention to the economy. The business world, like every industry, region or subculture, has its own ... [...more]

Tacoma projects get boost from state construction budget

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Index Staff

In odd-numbered years, the legislature passes not one but three separate budgets for our state. The operating budget is the one most people think of as “the state budget.” It funds the operations of our state – everything from K-12 … [...more]

The Whale Trail and State Parks host inaugural ‘Orca Day’

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Index Staff

Event takes place June 15, at Cape Disappointment State Park The Whale Trail and Washington State Parks announce the inaugural “Orca Day” to educate people about the Southern Resident Orca population. The free, family-friendly event will take ... [...more]