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Economic Development


The City of University Place is a growing community. University Place's campus-like setting, its relaxed and informal atmosphere, and its emphasis on quality education, public safety, economic growth and interactive government combine to create a beautiful and livable area. University Place is a community of 30,980 situated 40 miles south of Seattle and just west of Tacoma, readily accessible by Interstate 5 or Highway 16.

The Community and Economic Development Department works with the City Manager's Office, city departments, other governmental agencies, Chamber of Commerce, University Place businesses, developers, and contractors, individually and through their organizations to encourage the economic development of the community consistent with the policies articulated in the Comprehensive Plan.

Economic Development Office

Mariza Craig

Assistant City Manager

(253) 460-5445
Becky Metcalf Project Assistant (253) 460-5442

Businessfest Programs (Aired at Annual Businessfest Events)
Businessfest 2006

Economic Development Workshop Series
2009 Workshops
September 16, 2009 workshop registration

Economic Development Business Survey

Economic Development Business Newsletters
Winter 2007
Fall 2007
Spring 2007
Winter 2006
Fall 2006
Summer 2005
Spring 2005
Fall 2004
Spring 2004 - Special Edition, Home-Based Businesses
Winter 2004

Fall 2003

Summer 2003

Economic Development Strategic Action Plan

Strategic Action Plan - Poster

Strategic Action Plan

Economic Development Strategic Action Plan Reports

Economic Development Summit Report May 17, 2001

Economic Development Strategic Action Plan Community Profile
Strategic Action Plan Assessment of Regional Economic Trends
Strategic Action Plan SWOT Analysis

Main Street and Smart Growth Primer

Economic Development Tool Box for Washington State

Retail Market Analysis

Retail Market Analysis - City of University Place

Retail Market Analysis - Summary Report

Sales Gap Leakage Analysis

Economic Development Work Plan

Economic Development Strategic Action Plan - Phase II

Economic Development Strategic Action Plan - Phase II Workplan

Economic Development News Release Phase II November 29, 2001

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U.P. Chamber of Commerce
Chambers Creek Golf Course Project

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