David Lawson

Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services

Functions as a College/University

State chartered commercial bank

The non-profit company is based in Edgewood, WA. Mountain View Community Center (MVCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Edgewood, Milton, Fife, and surrounding communities since 2008. MVCC operates a 10,000-square-foot facility dedicated to fostering belonging, wellness, connection, and compassion for vulnerable community members. Its mission centers on developing successful kids, hopeful families, and active seniors through inclusive, diverse, and equitable programs. MVCC offers youth and family programs focused on alleviating youth hunger, educational enrichment, and service opportunities, including after-school drop-in centers, tutoring, summer day camps, theater camps, and supplemental nutrition. Community programs include resource navigation, weekly community dinners, and classes promoting personal growth and connection. Senior programs provide wellness through friendship, fitness, nutritious lunches, free fitness classes, social activities, and educational presentations. The center hosts events such as tabletop role-playing game series, theater camps, and summer camps, and encourages community engagement through volunteering, event sponsorship, and donations. Facility rentals are available with advance requests and approvals.

WorkForce Central is the administrative and strategic leader of Pierce County’s workforce development system, dedicated to connecting job seekers, employers, and community organizations to build a regional workforce and support economic vitality. The non-profit company is based in Tacoma, WA. It operates under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to align education, employment, and economic development efforts. The organization coordinates a network that provides individuals with career services, training, skill development, paid work experience, and supportive services such as transportation and childcare. Specialized programs serve youth, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. For employers, WorkForce Central offers consulting on workforce development and retention, labor market data, wage reimbursement for new hires, industry roundtables, and paid work experience placements. It fosters regional alignment through collaboration among public, private, and nonprofit partners, shared referral systems, community engagement, and professional development. The organization sets regional goals to reduce the skills gap and increase access to education, training, and quality jobs. Key resources include the Occupations In-Demand (OID) list, which identifies local jobs expected to drive employment growth and guides training fund allocation. WorkForce Central is funded by federal, state, and local grants and ensures compliance with procurement policies and equal opportunity employment, providing auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities.