This article originally appeared in the December 2024 issue of our sister publication, South Sound Business.
Pierce County’s health care sector comprises the county’s largest private-sector employer, providing a plethora of jobs and economic impact, not to mention a bevy of care options for residents.
That’s not lost on prospective companies considering the area for relocation or expansion, either. That includes site selectors and consultants for companies taking note of the local health care climate when scouting for their clients, according to Maddie Merton, vice president of business retention and expansion at the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County…