The Doula Team: Elevating Care and Community On September 14, a new chapter begins for maternal and family care in Olympia with the official launch of The Doula Team LLC. Founded by two passionate and experienced doulas and WA state certified doula trainers, Stacey Callaghan, LM, CPM, CD, and Diksha Berebitsky, CD, Body Ready [...]
CONTACT Holly House Event Manager, Thurston Economic Development Council 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 464-6040 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 30, 2024 Learn from Industry Experts About the State of Thurston County/South Sound Real Estate at the 16th Annual Real Estate Forum In partnership with NAIOP, the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) invites the [...]
Building a Greener Future: Ashley Stallworth and the Minority Hemp Builders Association “Our state doesn’t lack products; it lacks inclusion." - Ashley Stallworth Ashley Stallworth, a passionate advocate for sustainable construction and inclusion, recently shared insights into his work with the Minority Hemp Builders Association (MHBA). He provided a glimpse into the organization’s mission, [...]
Thurston EDC Awards Economic Courage Medals at Hootenanny On Thursday, July 25, the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) held an old-fashioned BBQ & Hootenanny! That’s right – delicious food, drinks, music from Briarfinch, and hippity-hop races featuring local celebrities. In addition to a lot of fun and games, [...]
Embracing Hemp Innovation for Construction The future of construction holds immense potential for driving our community forward, particularly from a perspective of innovation and economic growth. At the Thurston Economic Development Council and Center for Business & Innovation (CBI), we are committed to fostering an environment where new ideas can flourish, and nowhere is [...]
Thurston County’s economy is built upon several factors – each interconnected, resulting in a region with an inclusive, dynamic, and resilient economy. One of the critical factors is workforce. While there are any number of elements inferred by this, it is incumbent upon any economic development strategy to work to ensure that our community’s [...]
Innovation at the Core: Thriving Business Landscape in Thurston County Innovation can be defined as the process of bringing about new ideas, methods, products, services, or solutions that have a significant positive impact and value. Our Center for Business & Innovation has worked with over 2,500 businesses during the past year, assisted [...]
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 [...]
