The lights went dim and a cloud of steam rolled across the floor. The door burst open from behind us and a flood of light filled the room. The anticipation of the crowd rose. A silhouette disrupts the glow from the door, Bruce Kendal struts in with his six-shooter and a lit cigar. The lives of the people were never the same again...
..or at least that's how I remember it.
Bruce Kendall came into our class last time we met to talk about his work for the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County. It was interesting to listen to him talk about his work because I didn't know organizations like this exist. Basically the EDB looks at Tacoma as an economic garden and they are the gardener. Their job is to decide what part of the garden needs the most help, then fertilize it (with money) and help it grow. Their ultimate goal is to make Tacoma a gigantic garden that wins awards and stuff... ...yeah the analogy is falling apart pretty bad so I'll move on.
His presentation really made me want to open a business downtown, or at least buy a condo. He showed how Tacoma has evolved and how all of these major elements are bringing in growth and commerce from around the world. If I were to open a business now, then as the city becomes bigger and better it would bring more and more people to my store front. Potentially 20 years from now I would have one of the better pieces of business real estate in Washington.
He also invited us to a conference towards the end of March that I am going to try to go to. His presentation really sparked my interest and I would love to hear more about the efforts being made to improve pierce county economically.
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