Business Assistance & Services
Start and Grow Your Business in Tacoma
ORCA Passport for businesses, client services, and multifamily units
Pierce Transit is currently offering a 50% discount on the first contract year. Please see attachments for details and valid dates.

For the 2025 Spring Season, see documents for valid effective dates.
Helpful Links
A new site dedicated to helping business start and grow in Tacoma!
Offered by the City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development Department through the Neighborhood Business District Program
FREE Economic Gardening Workshops for Tacoma Businesses
To get answers to Economic Gardening questions, contact Christine Clifford at 253-573-2435 or [email protected]
Or for more information go to about small business services in our Economic Gardening Program
Economic Development Services
How to access data and information services including mapping and demographics
How to apply for Operational Funding: contact [email protected]