HOW TO USE THIS TOOLKIT Below, you’ll find ready-to-use graphics and messaging to share with your stakeholders. It’s easy—copy and paste the text, right-click to save the graphics, and use them in your social media, newsletters, or local media outreach. Need more visuals? We’ve got you covered! Reach out to [email protected] for additional graphics. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
World Relief of Western Washington Seeks Community Partners by Michael Cade, Executive Director, Thurston Economic Development Council Thurston County is thriving! We've topped national economic reports, showing our region is vibrant and robust. This success is all thanks to our teamwork and our economy's resilience. But we're not stopping here. The Thurston EDC is [...]
Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week by immersing yourself in the inspiring story of the Pogue Family, proud owners of Offut Lake Resort and the cherished Lady of the Lake restaurant. Nestled in the serene countryside just outside Tumwater & Olympia, this hidden gem offers much more than stunning views and cozy cabins. Join Becky, Tom, and [...]
Healthy Diet and Nutrition that’s True For You Let’s face it: Americans love to eat. We have favorite meals, restaurants, kitchen gadgets, televised cooking shows, and even make celebrities of today’s hottest chefs. But what we don’t always have is the healthiest relationship with food. Locally, Intuitive Eating Coach and registered dietitian Cathy Visser [...]
Building Towards an Immersive Future with Somatic VR Michael Moore, upper left, oversees Business Ops alongside product creator and partner Thomas Karl is on the lower right. Moore says their business model is simple. “Somatic VR sells a product: EROS Trackers,” he explains. “These tiny trackers magnetically attach to the user's joints [...]
Photos: George Sharp, George meeting Garth Brooks and George as "Bones," Boo-coda's Mascot. Celebrating Excellence: George Sharp Inducted into the WFEA Hall of Fame In the world of festivals and events, George Sharp, Thurston Economic Development Council's Rural Program Manager, stands as a shining example of dedication, leadership, and a lifelong passion [...]
Raising a Red Lantern to the Thurston EDC Owner Yen Ju Lin, who goes by the name Tiffany, third from left, recently received the Washington State Department of Commerce Statewide Disaster Relief Grant through the EDC for their restaurant. These grant funds were made available through the US Department of Treasury under the [...]
Thurston EDC's Investor Reception Boosts Private Investment for Business Support The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) achieved a significant milestone in its mission to expand its reach by successfully organizing an investor reception on May 15. The event, held at 1889 PRIME Steakhouse in downtown Olympia at Views on Fifth, garnered substantial private investment [...]
