Stories at Founder’s Square: Building the Future with Maritime|253

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-07:00

UrbanWork Rhodes Center | Tacoma

Lisa Le
Publisher/HostLisa Le
Stories at Founder\u2019s Square: Building the Future with Maritime|253
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UrbanWork brings you a live interview exploring how Maritime|253 is building Tacoma’s next generation of talent.
About this Event

Stories at Founder's Square is a live, podcast-style interview series hosted by UrbanWork and Tacoma Rising that highlights the founders, builders, and visionaries shaping the future of our city. Each event brings together Tacoma's business community for real conversations about the work being done to move our city forward.

This installment features Maritime|253 Skills Center, an ambitious project developing the next generation of Tacoma's maritime workforce. Hear directly from the people driving this initiative in a candid, conversational format in front of a live audience.

What to Expect

  • Networking with Tacoma business leaders and community members
  • Opening insight from Josh Garcia on building Maritime|253 and turning an idea into reality
  • A live recorded interview with Kristie Wolford in a relaxed, podcast-style format
  • Audience Q&A
  • Post-event networking and follow-up conversations
  • Light snacks and drinks provided

The event will be recorded.


Discover what’s next for Tacoma and connect with the leaders helping make it happen.


Photo & Video Release

By purchasing tickets and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that Tacoma Rising LLC and UrbanWork LLC may take photographs and videos during the event. These images and recordings may be used for marketing materials, websites, social media, and other business-related purposes at their discretion. By purchasing a ticket, you grant permission to be photographed and filmed during the event and release any rights to the photos and videos taken.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UrbanWork Rhodes Center, 950 Broadway, Tacoma, United States

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