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 [...]
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), [...]
Supporting Pride: How Your Business Can Celebrate and Champion LGBTQ+ Inclusion Google sign, logo decorated in the rainbow colors in honor of LGBT Pride Month on the office building facade - New York, USA - June, 2021 Building an economy that works for everyone remains a top priority for the Thurston [...]
Happy INSPIRE Day! With over 200 attendees expected and 14 dynamic women speakers lined up, this event is set to be a motivating and enriching experience for all. This year we are featuring 12 silent auction items, totaling over $4,000 in value—created or donated by local businesses in Thurston County. Check them out below: [...]
Unveiling Authenticity: A Conversation with Dr. Jen Thomas, Founder of Chameleon O'Clock Dr. Thomas with her five children. This past week, we had the honor of chatting with Dr. Jen Thomas, the owner and mastermind of Chameleon O'Clock, LLC. With over two decades of experience in healthcare, academia, leadership, and as a [...]
Unveiling Authenticity: A Conversation with Dr. Jen Thomas, Founder of Chameleon O'Clock This past week, we had the honor of chatting with Dr. Jen Thomas, the owner and mastermind of Chameleon O'Clock, LLC. With over two decades of experience in healthcare, academia, leadership, and as a devoted military spouse and mother of five, Dr. Thomas [...]
The Thurston EDC continues its commitment to supporting small businesses by providing technical support for startups in Thurston County. In the first quarter of 2024, your EDC had 91 interactions with business startups, and many more are certain to come as we continue the year. Celebrating Progress and Vision: Small Business Week, [...]
