The Tacoma economy is a perfect blend of the traditional and the innovative – industries like manufacturing and forestry thrive alongside hi-tech start ups.  

Complimenting our increasing port economy are a growing number of graduates from the University of Washington Tacoma, many of whom choose to live and work in the Puget Sound area. Low business taxes coupled with an investment in broadband technology is drawing an increasing number of technology companies to the Tacoma area, including Expedia.com and Advanced Telecom.