Catalyzed in 2010 as a joint initiative between the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Spaceworks Tacoma aims to make Tacoma culturally vibrant and economically strong by training and supporting local artists and creative entrepreneurs. To support and provide visibility to local creative entrepreneurs, Spaceworks offers creatives training, professional development opportunities, and temporary space, and runs community events that highlight local artists and foster community interaction. To help grow the city’s creative economy, Spaceworks also operates an Incubator Program that offers participants small business training and peer-to-peer support. In 2015, Spaceworks expanded its programming by establishing 1120 Creative House, a facility featuring 12 affordable studios and an open shared space for community events and activities.