Join us for a morning of networking and information about public works in Thurston county.

This is a Washington APEX Accelerator event hosted in partnership with the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce.

• All public works: this event will be 100% public works focused
• Event format –
  • Fast-paced information served by prime government contractors, agency representatives, and small business resource partners
  • Local big projects highlights
  • Public works policy discussion
  • “Shark tank” style 2-minute elevator pitch session

Government agency representatives

• Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES)

Industry representatives

• GLY

Businesses: Registration opens at 8:30am. There are parking lots available adjacent to SPSCC as well as street parking. Bring business cards, capability statements, or both. Washington APEX Accelerator offers no-cost capability statement assistance. Visit https://washingtonapex.org/ to sign up and get free 1-on-1 support.

2-Minute Elevator Pitch: When you arrive there will be an optional sign-up list for the 2-minute pitch session. Add your name to the list on the day of the event if you wish to participate.  If you need help preparing for the 2-Minute Elevator Pitch, practice your responses to the following:

• What's my name?
• What's my business's name?
• What does my business specialize in?
• What differentiates my business from the rest?

Agencies/Exhibitors: Please arrive by 8:00am. If available, please bring printed material/pamphlets/flyers for attendees.  Exhibitors will be provided a rectangular 6 ft. x 30 inch table and two chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].