Dear Reader...
Once upon a time, we launched this website about Tacoma called Exit133. Since then, we’ve tried to make Tacoma better, one small project at a time. Most of our work is online, but we do work offline as well. Occasionally the projects have paid. Usually, they don’t. We’ve worked with real estate developers and arts organizations. We’ve worked with young, aspiring entrepreneurs. We’ve taken up projects brought to us by our readers in the name of a better Tacoma. Somewhere along the line, Derek made Exit133 his full-time job, and we hired Whitney to hang out in City Hall, manage a few projects, and keep an eye on… all of you.
We have several advertising sponsors that have helped tremendously this past year. We can’t thank them enough. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
We’d like to now extend an offer to you, our readers, to join us as a financial supporter of Exit133. We rely you for the great discussion on the site, for interesting tips that keep us all informed, and for the civic-mindedness you bring to Tacoma in the offline world as well. Supporting Exit133 helps to keep things running smoothly on our end, and brings together our readers who want to participate in the growth of this community.
Does Exit133 help you get through your day? Does the civic discussion here help get you involved and know more about the issues? Do you appreciate the quick news items, interesting discussions, and opportunities to get out and enjoy Tacoma? We’re not looking for a handout or charity—just something that says “thanks for what you do,” “how else would I get through the 3pm lull at work?,” “we appreciate your time in the community,” or “I want to be a part of what you do.”
For the people and organizations that give us a little love we’ve set up an Exit133 Supporters page (names will show for one year). From there you can send contributions/subscriptions/donations via Paypal or to our mailbox. Our specified minimum is $1.33 – which almost gets us an Americano from Metro Coffee.
If we do good things for you, please help us continue to do good things. 2008 is looking to be a good year. With your help, we hope to make it great.
Thank you for reading Exit133.
The Exit133 Team
P.S. Our Job Board is the most read section of the site other than the homepage. If you need people, let’s talk about jobs!
P.P.S. We’re still looking for advertising sponsors for both the button ad on each page and several upcoming projects. Think… thousands of regular readers, a great demographic, hyperlocal focus…