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New Program to Support Local Economy Through Worker Ownership

The Northwest Cooperative Development Center (NWCDC) launches  recruitment for a co-op academy aimed at helping five local businesses transition to cooperative  ownership in 2022. In partnership with the City of Olympia, NWCDC will be offering a Co-op Academy  focused on converting Olympia businesses to cooperative ownership either as a worker cooperative or a  multi-stakeholder cooperative.…

Startup Playbook: Porcupine Media

by Doria Maselli As I rush into my meeting with Miguel Pineda, Director of Operations at Porcupine Media, I’m already running late and then smack into a construction detour. Miguel greets me warmly as I apologize, welcoming me into the space. Instead of four blank walls, these walls are decorated with colorful record album covers.…

The Business of Radio: An Interview with ROXY’s Mike Marohn

by Natasha Ashenhurst We speak with Mike Marohn, majority owner of 94.5 ROXY and former Thurston County Chamber board chair about his career in radio, trends and his predictions for its future. According to market researcher IMARK, radio advertising represents one of the oldest forms of advertising globally and is relatively inexpensive compared to other…

October 2021 VOICE Magazine

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Olympia Lamplighters Art Gala Fundraiser 

Olympia Lamplighters is proud to announce their inaugural Art Gala Fundraiser on October 8th, 2021 from 6pm – 8pm. Tickets start at $20, with raffle tickets at $5 – featuring products from many different local businesses, including Compass Rose, Underhill Plants, Oly Bed Store, Orca Books Co-op, Harlequin Theatre, Washington Center for Performing Arts, Deernicorn,…

4 The Fallen

The Lacey Joggernauts have decided to host a Veterans Day 5K fun run/walk this November to support 4 The Fallen.  They supported us back in November of 2019 and raised almost $2,000 for 4 The Fallen. 4 The Fallen is an all volunteer military support service organization, which provides high impact prosthetics , and service…

Capital Mall Unveils New Large-Scale Art Mural Representing Thurston County’s Local Charm

Capital Mall makes a big statement with the installation of  a 1,400 square-foot outdoor mural between Century Theatres and Old Navy. Representing Capital Mall’s  commitment to the local community, this mural, appropriately titled “Water & Land,” highlights the  bountiful natural resources found in Thurston County.   Specifically, the South-facing wall depicts ingredients found in water…

Saint Martin’s Announces Chantelle Marker as Associate Dean of Military and Graduate Programs

Saint Martin’s University recently announced Chantelle Marker, M.A. as the new associate dean of military and graduate programs. Since October 2019, Marker has served as the director of graduate admissions. Previously, she was the senior recruiter of graduate admissions, a position she held since fall of 2018. “Chantelle Marker works passionately to set students up for success.…

High-Profile Port Commissioner Race Featured at Chamber’s October Forum & All Candidates Invited to Candidates Reception

Join the Thurston County Chamber Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake for a Candidates Reception & Meet the Candidates Forum. Don’t miss this celebration of politics, policy and people! This event will feature the Port of Olympia Commissioner, District No. 2 candidates are Jessie W. Simmons and Bob…

Community Partnerships Offer Unhoused Individuals Safe Place to Recover after Hospital Discharge

Interfaith Works, MultiCare Capital Medical Center, Providence St. Peter Hospital, and Thurston County Public Health and Social Services are partnering to provide people experiencing homelessness a safe place to fully recover after they are discharged from the hospital, with the goal of reducing readmissions and freeing up much-needed hospital beds, the organizations announced today. The…