# Event Details - **Event Name**: Stories at Founders Square: Leading the Force with Patti Jackson - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: UrbanWork and Tacoma Rising brings you a live interview exploring Tacoma's Founders Stories.About this EventStories 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.With over 35 years in law enforcement, Patti Jackson has spent her career in the rooms where public safety decisions get made. Today, she leads that work herself as Chief of Police for the Tacoma Police Department.Since taking the helm at TPD, Chief Jackson has taken on one of the department's most persistent challenges: officer vacancies. She proposed a collaborative lateral incentive program to the Tacoma City Council, who passed it unanimously, and the department has seen vacancy numbers drop as a direct result.Born and raised in the Tacoma area, Chief Jackson is proud to call this region home, and she works every day to make it a safer place where everybody can thrive.Join us for a candid conversation about leading a department through change, closing the gap on staffing, and what safety really looks like for the city she calls home.What to ExpectNetworking with Tacoma's business and civic communityA live podcast-style interview with Patti JacksonAudience Q&ALight food and refreshmentsPost-event networking and conversationCome connect with fellow leaders and hear firsthand from someone helping shape the future of youth development, education, and community leadership.Interested in sponsoring our next Stories @ Founders Square?Email stayconnected@tacomarising.com for more information.Discover what’s next for Tacoma and connect with the leaders helping make it happen.Photo & Video ReleaseBy 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/stories-at-founders-square-leading-the-force-with-patti-jackson/100001999419418303 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: UrbanWork Rhodes Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tacoma - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: UrbanWork Rhodes Center - **lat**: 47.2534752 - **long**: -122.4405721 - **full address**: UrbanWork Rhodes Center, 950 Broadway, Tacoma, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Stories at Founders Square: Leading the Force with Patti Jackson - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bcb2a5021bdcf5a1bfca814a0c936dda36dbe5e7ec5d5ede0bde6cb05e8f7b98-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788441383 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Stories at Founders Square: Leading the Force with Patti Jackson being held? - **A:** Stories at Founders Square: Leading the Force with Patti Jackson takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at UrbanWork Rhodes Center, 950 Broadway, Tacoma, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Stories at Founders Square: Leading the Force with Patti Jackson? - **A:** Stories at Founders Square: Leading the Force with Patti Jackson is organized by Lisa Le. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Stories at Founders Square: Leading the Force with Patti Jackson is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tacoma, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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