What’s On Tap | March 2026
We're dancing into spring with rec sports, cocktails, new benefits, and more!
We're pumped up to launch the first ever TPC rec sports teams this spring. Alumni and members are welcome to join. We'll start with co-ed soccer but plan on organizing other sports too.
Fill out our survey to indicate your availability!
NEW PARTNERSHIP
401(k) + Health Insurance
Starting today, your membership at TPC can get your business access to benefits through the Washington Technology Industry Association. The WTIA uses the combined buying power of 400 member companies to get your small business access to big business benefits and pricing.
Learn MoreON OUR RADAR
COCKTAIL BAR W/ CELESTIAL FIZZ CO.
MARCH 19th @ TPC BALLARD 4:00PM
TPC Member and Community Lead, Natalie McKee recently launched Celestial Fizz Co, a mobile bar experience inspired by the idea that gatherings should feel intentional, welcoming, and a little bit magical.
This happy hour will feature a refreshing Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita and the Twilight Elixir, a cherry and basil mocktail with ashwagandha, an adaptogen traditionally used to support stress and help you unwind a bit.
Instagram: @celestialfizzco
WALLFLOWERS @ Frye
Wallflowers is a dialogue across time centered on one of art history’s most underestimated genres: the floral still life.
OPEN SPACES
WE HAVE THE MEETS
Did you know that members get a 25% discount on these XL conference rooms?
Cascade Room - Tacoma
Gorgeous fir floors, video conferencing, and abundant natural light can be enjoyed by groups of up to 20 attendees.
Rent for $100 / hour
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CALLING ALL CREATIVES!
Show us what you're working on outside of work
Do you paint, sing, draw, build, or sculpt? Share your projects with us and we'll feature them in this very newsletter. We love seeing how creative our members are and we want to see what everyone will be up to when the agents take over. Share your work with team@thepioneercollective.com
NED DANCES FOR PLYMOUTH HOUSING
TPC alumnus and friend, Ned Carner, participated in the Seattle Dances competition on March 7th. He and his partner put on a theatrical west coast swing performance and were finalists in the Judges' Award category while helping Plymouth Housing raise $1.5 million to continue their mission of providing permanent supportive housing in King County. Nice work, Ned!
FAQ and A
NEW SECTION! Have a burning question about TPC? Others probably share your confusion. Send your queries to us and we'll answer them here.
This month's question:
Q. Are pets allowed at The Pioneer Collective?
-Tony S.
A. Meow. Great question, Tony. Well-trained pets are allowed in private offices at all TPC locations. We love animals but we do not permit them in communal spaces so we can be respectful of those with allergies, fears, and other sensitivities.
-Chris
HAVE FRIENDS? GET PAID
Bring your mates!
Have a friend(s) you think would benefit from a membership at TPC? Send them our way and we'll send you cash as a token of our appreciation!
2026 referral bonuses
Community PT - $150 USD
Community FT - $200 USD
Resident Desk - $300 USD
Private Office - $400 USD
IN THE NEWS
Seattle Opens Residential Areas to Small Cafes, Corner Markets
Wish you had something like Volunteer Park Cafe in your neighborhood? It's now possible. Seattle has finally updated zoning rules to allow more neighborhood cafes and businesses. Rep. Mark Klicker from Walla Walla has sponsored a similar bill in Olympia that would require cities across the state to allow such businesses in an effort to create gathering spaces "like what we see in Europe."
BNBuilders Opens Downtown Tacoma Office
Welcome to the neighborhood! In a win for Downtown Tacoma, general contractor BNBuilders recently opened a 5,000 sqft office at 1145 Broadway, their second in Washington.
Owners of Lockspot Cafe in Ballard Camp Out to Deter Copper Thieves
They called the coppers but it went to voicemail. Don't worry though, the state is taking the issue very seriously.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
MEMBER LUNCHES Thanks to everyone who attended our member appreciation lunches last month. We hope you enjoyed the spread and met some cool people. Not a member yet? Get in on the fun
FROM THE HATERS
Not a bad star rating considering the context.
STAFF PICKS
Reading
Dracula by Bram Stoker (Lillian) "The 1897 Gothic horror classic"
Listening to
Betwixt the Sheets Podcast: The History of Sex, Scandal, and Society (Kody) "For a good mix of history, humor, and escapism"
Breaking Points Podcast (Kody) "An independent daily news podcast offering great insights and well-balanced reporting that's helped me feel more informed"
Fenceline by Mild red (Chris) 5/5 "We saw this Oakland band open for Porridge Radio last year and their live show was killer. Their new single reminds me of Red House Painters."
Viewing
Tacoma Opera's Orfeo ed Euridice at the Pantages Theater April 17 and 18 (Lillian) "I'll be dancing in the opera with the Tacoma City Ballet!"
Eating
At Mint & Martini on Capitol Hill (Kody) 5/5 "I'd been told that you had to travel East for good Indian food, but this spot has been a great find right here in Cap Hill. The chicken curry is killer."
At Conscious Eatery in Georgetown. (Laura) 5/5 "Wonderful breakfast and lunch restaurant and for each meal purchased they donate a meal to those in need (through various partners). And the owners are the sweetest people✨"
At The Huckleberry Club in Tacoma (Kinsey) 5/5 "A new spin on baked potatoes and an array of toppings. So delicious, and they cater to every dietary restriction. The atmosphere is really fun, with a low-key chill vibe with great music and drinks."
At La Marea in Ballard (Jamie) 5/5 "Located just around the corner from our Ballard location, La Marea has some of the best seafood in Seattle. They are a small operation with a limited menu but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on it. Bonus is Fair Isle Brewing also has some of the best beer in the neighborhood."