For Graduates

We love our alumni! We continue to grow as we work with more awesome entrepreneurs and we strive to support you as you continue to make Tacoma a wonderful place to live and work. We have several programs you can take advantage of as your business grows, and of course, we’re always open to more ideas.

Coaching 

Ready to take your business or leadership to the next level? We have an awesome roster of coaches who love working with creative micro-enterprises. We split the cost with you for up to 20 hours with one (or more) of our coaches. This isn’t for the faint of heart – our coaches are professionals and hold you accountable to your goals. 

Coaches

• General Business Strategy
  • Christine Buckley, Washington Center for Women in Business
  • Nicole Coope, South Sound Counseling and Consultation
  • Tawn Holstra-Auston, Business 101 for Creative Entrepreneurs
  • Lisa Markman, Jigsaw Solutions
  • Angela Prosper, Rainy Day Prosper 
  • Jonathan Reed, Global Identity Consulting
  • Patrick Scanlon, Intero LLC
  • Oliver Scott, Urban Business Support
    
  • Miriam Works, Works Consulting 
• Branding
  • Cari Schindler, Cari Schindler Design
• Financials
  • Ellen Brown, Accounting for Taste
  • Christine Buckley, Washington Center for Women in Business
  • Tawn Holstra-Auston, Business 101 for Creative Entrepreneurs
    
• Growth and Change Management
  • Patrick Scanlon, Intero LLC
• Leadership
  • Nicole Coope, South Sound Counseling and Consultation
    
  • Lisa Markman, Jigsaw Solutions
    
  • Jennifer O’Hare, Certified Executive Coach & Digital Marketing Leader
• Marketing
  • Jennifer O’Hare, Certified Executive Coach & Digital Marketing Leader
• Non-profits
  • Lisa Markman, Jigsaw Solutions
  • Diane Tilstra, Community Activist and Philanthropy Consultant 
• Social Media
  • Allison Bishins, Allison Bishins Consulting 
• Visual Merchandising
  • Miriam Works, Works Consulting 

Use my $500 expert consultation stipend

Available Experts

• Financial 
  • Jason Freilinger, Supporting Strategies
  • Linda Shigaki, Kai Business Services
  • Katie Bray, Financial Vision Bookkeeping
•  Legal 
  • Rosemary Boelens, Phillips Burgess PLL
  • Arthur DeLong, Eisenhower Law
• Design
  • Mary Holste, Side x Side Creative 
    
  • Cari Schindler, Cari Schindler Design 
• Insurance 
  • Steve LaBerge, Farmer’s Insurance

Technical Support

Site Consultation – Ready for a commercial space? Meet with Spaceworks staff to focus on your search and find out what’s on our radar. We can accompany you on walk-throughs and be an advocate for you in lease negotiations.

Email Jennifer for more info.

Marketing/Media Support  – Spaceworks helps promote your business through social media, blog posts, press releases, and grand opening support as available. 

Email Jennifer for more info and to get started marketing through Spaceworks!

Join the Alumni Network! Join us in monthly discussion groups and an online community to grow the creative entrepreneurial ecosystem around Tacoma and Pierce County. We meet every 3rd Wednesday at 7 PM in downtown Tacoma. 
Check the Alumni Network Facebook group or email Jennifer for more info.

Start my trial Chamber membership

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Spaceworks welcomes all clients and will obtain reasonable and appropriate accommodations for those with disabilities. We support equal access to our websites, services, programs, and activities. Accommodations for our programs should be made at least two weeks in advance by calling 253.627.2175 or emailing spaceworks@tacomachamber.org.

Most of Spaceworks training sessions are located at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, which is located at 950 Pacific, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402. The office and meeting rooms on the third floor are serviced by an elevator and are wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are also on the third floor and are wheelchair accessible. Other events or programs may occur at businesses throughout the city.

Service animals are welcome.

Large print copies of training materials are available upon request.

American Sign Language interpreters are available upon request for any training or workshop. Please contact spaceworks@tacomachamber.org two weeks in advance to request an interpreter.

Contact Jennifer English, Training Coordinator, for more information.   
E: jennifere@tacomachamber.org
P: 253.682.1740