We’re thrilled to share that the Southwest Washington Food Hub has been honored with the 2025 Economic Response & Recovery Award by the Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA)—a recognition that highlights the incredible innovation, resilience, […]
The excitement was palpable as Simply Organic Cafe & Catering celebrated its grand opening at the Agriculture Innovation Park on March 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked a new chapter for the beloved […]
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, innovative solutions are imperative. Hexas Biomass, founded by Wendy Owens in May 2020, stands at the forefront of this innovation, offering sustainable, plant-based […]
Great news for our region—Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater have been recognized as the 8th best-performing economy in the nation, according to the Milken Institute’s 2025 Best-Performing Cities Report! This marks a climb […]
2024 Reflections and Opportunities In 2024, the combined programs and initiatives of the EDC and our Center for Business & Innovation made a significant impact on the local economy: Since […]
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 […]
The Thurston Economic Development Council and its Center for Business & Innovation, collectively known as Thurston EDC, is seeking proposals from qualified branding and marketing firms to facilitate a comprehensive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CONTACTHolly HouseEvent Manager, Thurston Economic Development Council4220 6th Ave SELacey, WA 98503(360) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 30, 2024 Learn from Industry Experts About the State of Thurston County/South Sound Real […]
For more than thirty years, the Thurston EDC has worked to strengthen the local economy. Since our founding in 1982, the leadership of this organization has remained true to our foundational mission – that a healthy, diversified local economy functions as the base to support community prosperity.
