Thurston EDC Releases the Thurston Economic Vitality Index—Conditions for Thurston County’s Economy Are Still Very Favorable The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) and report sponsors, Port of Olympia and South Puget Sound Community College, are proud to have produced the Thurston Economic Vitality Index (EVI) for over 15 years. It is the [...]

Target Zone Grant Allows VBNC Physical Therapy To Grow With Flexibility The human body is complicated, with parts that interact in unusual (and occasionally painful!) ways. Physical therapy realigns muscles, joints, and the spine to reduce pain, restore mobility or balance, and get you back on your feet. Whether due to illness, [...]

Thurston EDC Holds Leadership Retreat Thurston Economic Development Council and Center for Business & Innovation (EDC) Staff and its Board of Directors convened on October 19 at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club in Olympia for its annual planning retreat. The venue was ideal for nearly forty leaders from the public and [...]

Sharp Earns Certified Live Event Planner Designation With nearly four decades of festival and event support, George Sharp has earned the Certified Live Event Planner designation through Washington Festival and Events Association (WFEA). Sharp is currently the Rural Program Manager for Thurston Economic Development Council and the South Thurston Economic Development Initiative Program. He [...]

Harrilyn Smith started AMB General Contractor, LLC with the mission to provide greater opportunities for minority women to join the ever-growing construction industry. Photo credit: Heather L. Dyson $1 Million in Grants Awarded to 10 Impactful New Small Businesses The pandemic brought a surge of uncertainty, but with that we saw a great [...]

Target Zone Grant & Community Support Helps Revival Motors and Coffee Start Again At its original location, Revival Motors & Coffee Co. was more than a motorcycle repair shop or cafe. It was a neighborhood hub for motorcycle enthusiasts of all stripes, including many who don’t fit the typical biker profile. That [...]

Thurston Economic Development Council Names Heidi McCutcheon as Operations Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1, 2022 Lacey, WA – The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) has named Heidi McCutcheon as Operations Director. The Operations Director is a critical leadership position at the EDC. In her role, McCutcheon will focus on implementing the EDC’s mission: [...]