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Learn from Industry Experts About the State of Thurston County/South Sound Real Estate at the 16th Annual Real Estate Forum

August 1, 2024
Embracing Hemp Innovation for Construction

The future of construction holds immense potential for driving our community forward, particularly from a perspective of innovation and economic growth. At the Thurston Economic Development Council and Center for […]

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July 17, 2024
Building a Resilient Economy: How PacMtn Drives Workforce Development and Economic Growth in Thurston County

Thurston County’s economy is built upon several factors – each interconnected, resulting in a region with an inclusive, dynamic, and resilient economy. One of the critical factors is workforce. While […]

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July 17, 2024
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 & […]

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June 26, 2024
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 […]

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June 19, 2024
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 […]

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June 19, 2024
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 […]

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June 12, 2024
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 […]

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May 29, 2024
Supporting Pride: How Your Business Can Celebrate and Champion LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Building an economy that works for everyone remains a top priority for the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC). We look forward to lifting up the LGBTQ+ business community this Pride […]

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May 23, 2024
INSPIRE Women's Business Conference—Thank You to These Businesses Who Donated Raffle Items!
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May 16, 2024
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, […]

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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.

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