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, [...]
Empathy and Community-Focused Realism Drive Success at Olympia Veterinary Specialists Dr. Lisa Parshley, co-founder and oncologist at Olympia Veterinary Specialists (OVS), led the OVS team and veterinarians around the region through the most uncertain days of the pandemic. Dr. Parshley is also a member of the Olympia City Council, and [...]
Learn How Local Investment Networks Can Help with Post-COVID Economic Recovery on January 27 The Thurston Investment Network (ThINk) will be joining the Methow Investment Network (MIN) and Port Townsend’s Local Investment Opportunity Network (LION) for a virtual event about how Local Investment Networks can assist their business communities in reemerging in the post-COVID Economy. Learn how the Association of WA [...]
Business Enterprise Startup Training (BEST) Starting a new business can be exciting and overwhelming. There are so many things to consider, such as setting up operations, meeting legal requirements, accurately pricing your product or service, creating a marketing strategy and plan, and understanding financial statements. Above all, you will want to be profitable! Engage [...]
WCWB Testimonial: Vibrant Soulful Wellness "I am a solopreneur of a wellness business. I have been a happy client of the Washington Center for Women in Business (WCWB) for several years now, and I am very grateful for their support in growing my business. When I reached out to the WCWB, there was a [...]
Thurston Strong Update Employers: The Washington State ESD Shared Work Program Still an Option If returning part-time or full-time permanent employees are causing your business financial hardship, Washington’s nationally recognized SharedWork program might help. SharedWork allows employers to reduce hours by as much as 50%, while employees collect partial unemployment benefits to replace a [...]
Alliance Northwest Registration Now Open, Early Bird Pricing for the First 500 People! Sponsorships Available! Alliance Northwest Registration Now Open, Early Bird Pricing for the First 500 People! March 11, 2021 | Virtual Event on the Swapcard Platform Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest. This event features high-quality workshops and [...]
Investor Spotlight: FASTSIGNS®-A Conversation with Owner Grace Kendall We recently had the chance to talk to Grace Kendall, owner of FASTSIGNS®. After 24 years in the military, Grace chose to join the company based on their well-respected brand recognition and the industry's growth potential. Below are some highlights from our conversation. Enjoy! Thurston EDC: [...]
New Southwest Washington Food Hub Seeks Value-Added Products The SW WA Food Hub is a farmer-owned cooperative focused on sourcing products from Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Pierce & Mason counties. The Hub—launched in 2020—is committed to developing new markets for local farmers and value-add processors and provides an online ordering platform, aggregation, packing and delivery services. Are [...]
MultiCare Signs Agreement to Acquire Ownership Interest in Capital Medical Center MultiCare Health System announced it has reached an agreement with an affiliate of LifePoint Health to acquire an ownership interest in Capital Medical Center in Olympia. This transaction will expand MultiCare’s ability to meet the health and health care needs of the people [...]
