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We’re just days away from South Sound Women to Watch 2026! Don’t miss this inspiring evening celebrating incredible women from across our community. 💕✨

Join us THIS THURSDAY, October 1, from 6–9 PM at Farm 12 in Puyallup for an evening filled with inspiring stories, delicious bites, and meaningful connections.

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✨ Our Women to Watch spotlight series comes to a close with our final featured speaker: Noemi Cagatin-Porter! 💗

Before her 21st birthday, Noemi Cagatin-Porter experienced homelessness at the Tacoma Rescue Mission with her three children. Today, she is the founder of CJK Community Homes, a nonprofit transforming the way communities approach housing stability and financial empowerment while supporting 135 residents.

Through her recent housing acquisitions, Noemi is creating greater stability and opportunity for seniors and people with disabilities—and making a lasting impact in our community. 💗

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Pigs and goats and cows — oh my! Two-legged visitors aren’t the only ones hanging out at the Washington State Fair Event Center. Every year, several local farms bring their livestock to the fair grounds for exhibits that mix education with entertainment, giving guests the chance to see farm animals up close and even interact with them.

Meet the State Fair's Animal Stars Every year, several local farms bring their livestock to the fair grounds for exhibits that mix education with entertainment, giving guests the chance to see farm animals up close and even interact with them.

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✨ Our Women to Watch spotlight series continues! Next up: Marguerite Martin - Tacoma Real Estate Agent! 💗

Meet Marguerite Martin, the founder of MoveToTacoma.com, a referral-based matchmaking service connecting homebuyers with real estate agents. 🏡

Known as Tacoma’s unofficial hype woman, Marguerite is also the host of the “Move to Tacoma” podcast, which has been going strong for more than a decade. The podcast has become a go-to resource for people looking to make Tacoma their home and learn more about the City of Destiny. 🌲

Her innovative approach to the industry recently earned her recognition in Forbes, and we can’t wait to hear more about her journey, passion, and impact LIVE on the Women to Watch stage!

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We were excited to join The United Churches of Olympia yesterday for a special ribbon-cutting celebrating the completion of a major renovation! South Sound Solar, helped make the project complete with the installation of more than 100 solar panels, along with the largest battery storage system in the city. ☀️🔋

It was exciting to see this project come together and celebrate a big step toward a more sustainable future for the Olympia community!

Dreaming of a magical getaway? Check out this enchanting Harry Potter-themed vacation home in Toledo, WA! ✨🧙‍♂️ Learn more here:

A Toledo Rental Property Made for 'Harry Potter' Fans Inside the year-old Toledo abode that has adults and children alike revisiting a beloved fandom and reclaiming a bit of enchantment.

✨ Our Women to Watch spotlight series continues! Next up: Brianna Aratin! 💗

Brianna Aratin, the founder and operator of Tacoma’s Haunted Farmers Market 👻After moving to the Pacific Northwest, Brianna launched the market in just three months and quickly grew it into one of the region’s largest outdoor markets, featuring more than 200 vendors at each of its twice-monthly events.

And her passion for the paranormal doesn’t stop there! Brianna also hosts the “Slightly Haunted” YouTube channel alongside her husband, Ryan, where they explore eerie and mysterious locations. 👻✨

We can’t wait to celebrate Brianna and hear more about her story, entrepreneurial journey, and passion for the Pacific Northwest LIVE!

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