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The Chehalis Tribes Bold Business Moves Create Jobs and Opportunities in South Thurston County
by Heidi Smith • Photos by Nate Burgher, courtesy of the Thurston EDC It’s March of 2022 and Chehalis Tribal Enterprises (CTE) CEO David Burnett has just heard some good news. As of this month, all Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants in Western Washington will be offering Talking Cedar beer, a product of the brewing arm…
Earth Homes: Re-Defining What We Call Home
by Jerica Pender In an event of happenstance that would profoundly alter the trajectory of his life, Aaron Sauerhoff, CEO and Founder of Earth Homes LLC, found himself in the midst of a million-person-strong climate march in the center of New York City. He says that this event was the catalyst for what would become…
Building Olympia’s Backyard at West Bay Yards
by Kathryn Millhorn Take a scenic drive through Thurston County and you’ll notice its gorgeous scenery, thriving waterfront, and new development popping up all over. With our region’s expansion and growth comes the need for additional housing and what could be better than blending all the finer things into one. Which is exactly what they’re…
FREE Underground Construction Training Coming to Rochester
With funding provided by the PacMtn Workforce Development Council, WorkSource is bringing a free, 10-day, Underground Communications Construction Training at Talking Cedar on April 11th through 22nd, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Curriculum and trainers are from Redline Training Academy with guest instructors from Vermeer. This is the only training of its…
Saint Martin’s University receives fourth consecutive Military Friendly® Gold Status
For the fourth consecutive year, Saint Martin’s University was awarded gold distinction as a 2022-23 Military Friendly® school by VIQTORY. Saint Martin’s University was the highest ranked school within the category of private, non-doctoral-granting institutions in Washington state. The Military Friendly® Schools list has come to set the standard for higher education institutions to provide the…
The Y Is Supporting Economic Opportunity And Health For ALL!
During the month of March, the South Sound YMCA is raising $400,000 to ensure the health and economic vitality of our community. Funds support the 1 in 4 children receiving financial assistance for YMCA childcare programs. The choice of many parents to remain in the workforce – or return to work – during the pandemic…
Thomas Architecture Studios Announces New Associate Principals
Olympia-based firm, Thomas Architecture Studios (TAS), announces the promotion of Senior Project Managers Josh Gobel, AIA, LEED AP and Tom Rieger, AIA, LEED AP BP+D to Associate Principal. The decision is reflection of the firm leadership roles each has undertaken in recent years. Ron Thomas, AIA, President of TAS looks forward to what he considers…
Community Invited to Attend Thurston Green Business Awards with Keynote by Puget Sound Energy Award Winners Announced
Close to 100 businesses applied for a Thurston Green designation this year and the community will celebrate them at the Chamber’s April Forum on Wednesday, April 13 at 11:00 am at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake. The event will include a keynote address by Adrian J. Rodriguez, Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Senior Vice President,…
SBA Disaster Assistance is Available Until Deadline
The SBA deadline to apply for physical damage loans is April 18, 2022. For Economic Injury Disaster Loan, the deadline is November 15, 2022. We encourage people to complete the SBA application even if they are not sure if they need it yet. If approved the loan becomes an option. Businesses Property Damage: up to $2,000,000…