7 Differences Between Generation Z and Millennials As They Enter The Workforce

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Index Staff

Employers Will Have To Adjust To New Generation There’s a new generation in town and it’s one that employers better get ready for, because it’s 23 million strong and will be flooding the workforce by the end of the decade. … [...more]

Washington community and technical college system celebrates 50 years

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Index Staff

Washington state’s community and technical college system kicked off its 50th birthday celebration last week when Gov. Jay Inslee proclaimed April 3 as Community and Technical College Day. It was 50 years to the day that former Gov. Dan ... [...more]

Celebrate Earth Day at state parks

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Index Staff

Activities include work parties, guided hikes and interpretive programs The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and numerous partners invite the public to celebrate Earth Day at or near more than a dozen parks around the state. ... [...more]

Alliance of Women Owned Businesses present Power Series Program: Rotataing Roundtables- Strengthen Your Business Expertise!

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Index Staff

On Wednesday April 12, 2017, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Inn at Gig Harbor, 3211 56th St. NW. Gig Harbor, WA 98335, the Alliance of Women Owned Businesses will present the following: Program Description: Strengthen your business … [...more]

Workshop helps start process of a legacy letter

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Index Staff

Older adults possess a lifetime of experience and wisdom. We all have a story to tell. Legacy writing provides the opportunity to communicate your values and wisdom, history, and stories for future generations. It preserves who you are, what ... [...more]

Reinvention – Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Think the election of Donald Trump was an anomaly? Think the demise of familiar brands like Radio Shack, Blockbuster, Blackberry and Kodak was an accident? Think the stalling of Microsoft and even Sony was ... [...more]

What a difference a year makes: KPLU becomes KNKX

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index A year ago Barack Obama was president, Bernie Sanders was surging in the polls and filling stadiums and Donald Trump was one of 15 or so Republican candidates. And those of us in the … [...more]

New study published confirms collision between vessels and whales are underestimated

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Index Staff

Each spring, summer, and fall, hundreds of protected humpback whales come to the waters off of southern New England to feed. However, these whales share their feeding habitat with both recreational and commercial activities and, as a result, are ... [...more]

Wells Fargo and Alaska Airlines present Festival of Sail Tacoma

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Index Staff

World’s Largest Rubber Duck adds to biggest event ever on Tacoma waterfront Festival will take place June 15-18, 2017 and include more than 20 historic ships; Tacoma Symphony Orchestra will ... [...more]

City of Tacoma and Port of Tacoma to Partner on Tideflats

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Index Staff

Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Port of Tacoma Commission President Dick Marzano have agreed to begin negotiation for an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to develop a Tacoma Tideflats subarea plan. The ILA will outline roles and responsibilities for the ... [...more]