A Tail of Growth: Ruff Day Vet+ Pet Gym’s ScaleUp Experience In late 2019, Dr. Heather Misener and Adam Yoshida founded Ruff Day Vet + Pet Gym, a veterinary practice emphasizing holistic pet care and a comforting, home-like clinic environment. They incorporate a variety of non-traditional therapies, including exercise, shockwave therapy, and electromagnetic field [...]
From DJ to Filmmaker: How EDC Helped Shape a Local Business Owner’s Dream Misael 'Misa' Martínez Melo owns MediaRoom in Olympia and has been a fixture in the local media scene since moving to Thurston County in 2012. He began his career while completing college in 1995 and established his media production business in [...]
Fostering an Inclusive Environment Where Everyone Can Thrive by Michael Cade As we commemorate Juneteenth, a significant milestone in our nation's history, we are reminded of the ongoing journey toward economic equity and justice. This context underlines the importance of our commitment at the Thurston EDC and [...]
Celebrating the Legacy of Fathers and Multi-Generational Businesses in Thurston County As Father's Day approaches, I reflect on the legacy of families in our region. Thurston County's economy is bolstered by multi-generational businesses that provide stability and continuity. Notable examples include Sunset Air (Fluetsch family), Harbor Foods (Erickson family), The Rants Group (Rants family), [...]
