Pierce County is located just 30 miles south of Seattle and about the same north of the state capital of Olympia. It is the 2nd most populous county in the state. It is also home to the Puyallup Indian Tribe one of the most commercially successful Native American communities in the country. Pierce County has been recognized as one of the most livable communities in the nation. To the north lie the beckoning waters of Puget Sound and to the south stand the glacier slopes of 14,410 ft Mount Rainier. In between waits world-class restaurants, renowned museums, zoos, theaters, beautiful lakes, rivers, trails, shopping, and galleries.

Pierce County includes 19 bustling cities with rich culture and active nightlife and sleepy timber towns where the main streets are lined with cottage industries and quaint cafes. It is blessed with affordable housing and renowned educational institutions including thriving elementary schools and numerous colleges and universities. The economic engine of the South Sound, it is one of the top 3 fastest growing regions in Washington State. With a strong, diverse economy and a highly educated workforce, it is at the cutting edge of new job creation, investment and development. World class companies and innovative entrepreneurs such as Intel Corporation, Labor Ready, Inc., Milgard Manufacturing, Inc., State Farm Insurance Companies and Russell Investment Group are located here.

The Port of Tacoma, the nation’s 6th and the West Coast’s 3rd busiest container shipping port is at the county’s north on beautiful Commencement Bay. I-5 splits the county with a high speed freeway corridor. Tacoma Narrows Bridges are the only bridge connection to Washington’s western peninsula and Kitsap County. SeaTac International and Tacoma Industrial Airports are both just minutes away. Sound Transit, Amtrak and the Sounder commuter train round out public transportation. The hub of the south Puget Sound, Pierce County offers every advantage to both residents and business.