Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Metropolitan Statistical Area has Secured #2 Spot for Economic Strength In a recent study by Chmura Analytics, a leading national economic research firm, the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Metropolitan Statistical Area has secured the impressive #2 spot for economic strength in the entire United States! A Transformative Shift: Thurston County's Economic Evolution Over the last 20 [...]

Sam’s Janitorial is a True Family Legacy These days it’s rare to find true family businesses going strong, much less one with more than three decades of industry experience. For Sam’s Janitorial LLC, both are true, and the company is excited about all 2024 will bring. Thanks to help from the Thurston EDC and [...]

There’s a cyclical balance to success. We face a new challenge, reach out for help and advice, succeed, and then offer our experience to the next generation. The Thurston EDC’s Center for Business & Innovation is a startup training, resources, growth, support, and expansion hub. They pair entrepreneurs with mentors, programs, and networking opportunities [...]

Celebrating 75 Years by the Campfire: The Enduring Legacy of Black Lake Bible Camp Going to camp—whether for a summer, over school holidays, or just spending weekends under the stars—is a tremendous experience. Jumping off a dock into the lake, meals around scuffed picnic tables and warm lodge bunkbeds, staying up late, singing songs, [...]

Jay’s Tactics + APEX Keep Northwest Soldiers on their Toes On the left, we have Jason Palacios, a former US Army Soldier who now offers Jiu Jitsu training to the Army Special Forces soldiers at JBLM. Photo courtesy of Jason Palacios. We’ve all seen movies where the camo-clad drill instructor barks commands [...]

Ag Labor Program: Get help with finding, training, and paying for new employees! Up to $20,000 per producer is available. The eligible applicants are agricultural employers directly engaged in crop production, livestock production, shellfish, and animal slaughter and processing. The business must be located in Thurston County and should be a licensed WA State [...]

From left to right: Erin Flannery, Alexandra Chu, Christopher Brown and Olivia Chu.  NorthStar Law Group P.S. Offers Global Business Solutions We live in a global marketplace. Entertainment, goods and products, food, and even education all take place on the worldwide stage. Successful companies must learn to juggle time zones as well [...]