THINGS YOU CAN’T IGNORE
18th Annual South Sound Real Estate Forum
The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC), in partnership with CREDAWA, invites you to the 18th Annual South Sound Real Estate Forum on September 24, 2026.
The real estate landscape is changing. New legislation, development regulations, technology, market conditions, and rising costs are reshaping how business gets done across Washington. Join industry leaders for insights on what’s changing, where opportunities exist, and what’s ahead for the South Sound.
Featured Panel:
Industrial Real Estate is Economic Infrastructure & Washington Can’t Afford to Ignore It
The panel will examine the role of industrial real estate in economic growth and how Thurston County can support future business investment and job creation through land availability, infrastructure, and effective policies.
Facilitator: Carrie Whisler, Senior VP & Chief Credit Officer, Olympia Federal Savings
Panelists:
Drew Zaborowski, Panattoni Development, NW Senior Development Manager
Carter Nelson, CREDAWA, Director of Government Affairs
Morgan Shook, ECOnorthwest, Partner
Connect with developers, investors, brokers, business leaders, government officials, and other decision-makers while gaining practical insights into the future of commercial and industrial real estate in the South Sound.
