INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT: PRINT NW Print NW is the largest commercial printer in South Sound and the seventh-largest in Washington State. Owners Jeff Stallings and Ned Witting credit their growth to industry diversification, a terrific workforce, forward-thinking technology investments, and a blend of employee experience and energy. In October, Print [...]
WEDA awarded the Economic Development Project of the Year to Crown Beverage Packaging and City of Olympia Last week, Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) awarded their 2021 Economic Development Awards and WEDA awarded the Economic Development Project of the Year to the City of Olympia for the Crown [...]
Washington PTAC Presents... Small Business Spotlight with Clyde McDade - Chronic Muscle Pain Therapist and owner of Stress Relief Solutions. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Clyde McDade, a chronic muscle pain therapist and owner of Stress Relief Solutions in Olympia. McDade has owned his business for over three years, and they [...]
Thurston EDC Welcomes New Board Members and Announces New Board President The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors and installs its new officers. The Thurston EDC is the lead economic development agency for Thurston County, cultivating a dynamic, diverse, resilient and sustainable economy by expanding opportunity, [...]
On Sunday, November 15, Governor Inslee held a press conference announcing new statewide COVID-19 restrictions. The Thurston EDC and our Center For Business & Innovation will continue to operate and provide the resources to the communities and businesses of Thurston County. Our hotline for businesses continues to operate Monday through Friday, 9:30-3:30 – 1-888-821-6652. [...]
11th Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Announced Phillips Burgess PLLC has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list Nationally in 2 practice areas and Regionally in 5 practice areas. Firms included in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional [...]
Food Distribution in Puget Sound is Focus of New Project Northwest Agriculture Business Center coordinates collaboration of food leaders in an effort to address issues impacting 4.6 million people MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- The Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC), together with a network of over 30 entities, is devoting the next three years to address [...]
INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT: Premier Media Group/South Sound Business Magazine We recently had the chance to talk to Premier Media Group President & CEO Josh Dunn. Below are some of the highlights from our conversation. Enjoy! Thurston EDC: How long has Premier Media been in business? In what ways has it grown in that time? Josh Dunn: We [...]
The SW Washington Food Hub is making locally-grown vegetables available to the community through its multi-farm produce box program. To date, nine farms located throughout the region are participating in the program. Anyone can sign up to purchase an 8-week subscription or one box at a time. The produce is early [...]
"Receiving water rights will significantly increase our capacity for development and positively impact future economic growth in Yelm." Cody Colt, Director of Public Works, City of Yelm. Photo courtesy of City of Yelm. "The population of Yelm is anticipated to double in the next 10 years," says Cody Colt, Yelm's Director of [...]
