Tacoma Mayoral Preview: No Politics, Just Policy | UrbanWork Rhodes Center
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Join Tacoma Rising for a one-of-a-kind event that bridges the gap between Tacoma’s business community and the city’s next potential leader. In advance of the event, Tacoma Rising founder Reid Fetters will conduct individual, pre-recorded interviews with each of the mayoral candidates, asking them all the same set of business-focused questions.
At the event, attendees will gather for a private listening party to watch these interviews together in a collaborative setting. Following the recordings, we will open the floor for a live conversation, continuing the dialogue and inviting follow-up questions from the audience.
Each candidate has been invited to attend in person to hear feedback and answer direct questions from Tacoma’s business leaders. This is your chance to go beyond campaign slogans and hear what these candidates envision for Tacoma’s future, specifically regarding economic development, infrastructure, and the city’s commercial landscape.
This is not a debate or townhall.
It is a forum for listening, learning, and engaging with intention focused around the business community. Political topics outside the scope of business and development will not be addressed.
Enjoy a curated evening of networking, insightful conversation, and light refreshments, all provided by The Lobster Shop. Designed for Tacoma professionals committed to driving the city forward, this event offers a rare opportunity to connect with key decision-makers and peers in an informed and meaningful way.
Let’s shape the future of Tacoma together.
Event Schedule:
4:45 PM
– Check-in Opens
5:00 to 5:30 PM
– Networking, food, and drinks provided by The Lobster Shop. Engage with other business leaders and community changemakers. Discuss your hopes and visions for Tacoma's future.
5:30 to 5:45 PM
– Welcome and Introductions. Learn about Tacoma Rising’s mission and why this forum matters. Meet the candidates before viewing their pre-recorded interviews. These interviews are unedited and authentic.
5:45 to 6:00 PM
– Candidate Interview Viewing. Watch concise interviews where each candidate responds to the same series of business-related questions.
6:00 to 6:30 PM
– Live Q&A with the Candidates. Ask direct business-focused questions to help shape your understanding of each candidate’s vision for Tacoma.
6:30 to 7:00 PM
– Final Networking. Continue conversations, ask follow-up questions, and strengthen your professional connections.
Photo & Video Release:
By purchasing tickets and attending this event you acknowledge and agree that Tacoma Rising LLC and UrbanWork LLC may take photographs and videos during the event. These images and recordings may be used for marketing materials, websites, social media, and other business-related purposes at their discretion.
By purchasing a ticket, I grant permission to be photographed and filmed during the event, and I release any rights to the photos and videos taken.
Thank you for your cooperation and participation!
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Information Source: Becca Richards | eventbrite