The City of Destiny and a New Generation

by Glen Hiemstra on 21/10/09 at 1:14 pm |

I had an enjoyable day yesterday, speaking at the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber. Beginning with a trip back to Tacoma’s boisterous past as the self-named “City of Destiny,” the luncheon finished up with a video of upcoming business leaders, including representatives from the Port of Tacoma, the University of Washington-Tacoma, young executives, and independent professionals, discussing the direction Tacoma and Pierce County Washington in the upcoming years.

When I spoke, I told a few stories about one of my daughters, now in her late twenties. As I watched the video of the emerging leaders in the Tacoma Pierce County business environment, I was struck once again by the determination, energy and vision of this generation. They are a clear-eyed bunch: aware of the challenges we all face, and committed to shaping a vision for their community. It would seem the destiny of the South Puget Sound is in good hands.

I suspect your community is similarly graced with bright and enterprising business men and women.

The well-produced and engaging video is here.