This is Why We Do This... The Thurston EDC can be described as an organization that is dedicated and committed to promoting and building a strong economy. Our founding documents identify that we are an organization that supports a diverse and vibrant economy—and that we are accessible to the business and entrepreneurial community. From our humble [...]
Lacey MakerSpace Seeks Community Support After Significant Loss FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2024 On Thursday, September 19, the Lacey MakerSpace experienced a devastating break-in, resulting in the theft of approximately $20,000 worth of essential equipment. This theft has created a significant disruption to our services and our ability to support the local community. [...]
From Big Employers to Thriving Ecosystems: How the Thurston EDC Transformed Local Economic Growth Over Two Decades Nearly twenty years ago, the approach to economic development changed. Before 2000, the focus was mainly on building a local economy around the largest employer in a region or attracting one if none existed. That thinking shifted [...]
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 [...]
