Africa Day Business Forum From left to right: Dr. Matonodo Wawa, Treasurer and member of the board of the African Chamber of Commerce, Michael Cade, Thurston EDC Executive Director, Dr. Chung Lee, Dean & Professor School of Business, Saint Martin’s University and Dru Garson, Director of Strategic Engagement, AWB. [...]
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: [...]
Target Zone Grant Helps Ikonic Wings Take Flight Kelly Wynn (right) is with her husband, Jerry Wynn III and her daughter, Kianni Suesberry. Photo courtesy of Kelly. Kelly Wynn always wanted to start a business, but for the last 20 years, that dream has been on hold. As a military [...]
Thurston EDC Awards Economic Courage Medals at Hootenanny Photos from left to right/top to bottom: Large Business Crown Beverage Packaging North America David Haynie & Tony Ellison. Agricultural Award Winner, Olympia Farmers Market, represented by Melissa Southwick, Market Board Vice President and Nora Hantula, Market Assistant Manager. New Business Gary & Kristin Rurup. [...]
EventSupport Nominated for an Economic Courage Award EventSupport planned Nisqually Land Trust’s 2022 Conservation Dinner & Auction. Anne Larsen (middle with name tag) with EventSupport said, "We loved getting to help them reimagine a long-standing event to incorporate the natural beauty of the Watershed. Including sourcing products and materials from local farms [...]
VBNC Physical Therapy Nominated for an Economic Courage Award Economic courage could be defined as a leader, a business, nonprofit and or organization that, while facing economic uncertainty and a radical retraction of “business as usual,” took extraordinary steps to provide a service, a product, and or a support service that made [...]
Olympia Farmers Market Nominated for an Economic Courage Award Economic courage could be defined as a leader, a business, nonprofit and or organization that, while facing economic uncertainty and a radical retraction of “business as usual,” took extraordinary steps to provide a service, a product, and or a support service that made [...]
