13 Oct Why You Should Make Tacoma, WA the Home of Your Business
Whether you are looking to launch a tech startup or searching for a West Coast location for your existing business, you should seriously consider Tacoma-Pierce County, Washington as a location. The area is home to a skilled talent pool, a pro-business community, and one of the strongest logistics networks in the entire nation.
Tacoma-Pierce County encompasses 23 diverse communities and is located just 40 minutes south of Seattle. According to the county’s Economic Development Board, the region is home to over 900,000 people and continues to grow at an exponential rate – the population grew by 12,400 people from 2019 to 2020. Major employers in the area like Boeing, Walmart, Amazon, State Farm, and Costco, are drawing many people to the region for employment opportunities.
In addition to low business costs, Tacoma-Pierce County has many area advantages that foster business growth. There is no personal state income tax, no corporate income tax, and no inventory tax. Additionally, Tacoma-Pierce County keeps commuters at the forefront of its priorities and continues to invest in first-rate transportation infrastructure across road, rail, air, and sea.
If you plan to move to the area there are many benefits to residing in Tacoma-Pierce County as well. With convenient access to the sea, mountains, and city, residents enjoy plentiful recreational opportunities like boating or kayaking on Puget Sound or hiking and mountain biking on Mount Rainier. Residents can enjoy South Sound boating and fishing, hike the over 250 miles of trails at Mount Rainier, golf at Chambers Bay or explore the zoo and aquarium at Point Defiance Park. If outdoor activities are not your thing, the area is also a hub for artistic and cultural expression. It’s home to the Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Museum of Glass as well as Lemay’s – America’s Car Museum and Tacoma Arts Live.
And want to know the best part? Prime Storage Commercial has plenty of commercial spaces for lease in the Tacoma area. We’ve got industrial space for rent on Steele Street S that would be great for office space, warehouse space, or an art studio. This facility is rich with amenities including 24-hour access, alarms, mailboxes for rent, a property manager on-site, and signage opportunities. Prime Storage Commercial also has commercial spaces for rent on Pacific Ave in Tacoma and flex spaces for rent on 70th Ave in University Place. Check out all of our Tacoma listings today and contact us about finding the right commercial space for your business.