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Executive Profile: Kelsey Hulse of Strategies 360
by Natasha Ashenhurst If asked, Kelsey Hulse would tell you her success, personally and professionally, is because of two character traits. “Relentless persistence and optimism,” she said. Hulse, a government affairs specialist, studied philosophy in college. She says it was a helpful starting point for a vibrant and varied career. Straight out of school, she…
Welcoming Jay Kang: Thurston County Food Bank’s First Chief Executive Officer
by Kathryn Millhorn • Photography by Shanna Paxton Charitable, civic organizations like the Thurston County Food Bank wear many hats. Of course, they work tirelessly to provide much-needed food to the community. But they also meet emerging needs, fundraise, organize volunteers, and squeeze every last drop out of vital donations. In November 2022, our Food Bank shifted…
SCJ Kicks off 2023 by Hiring New Team Members
SCJ Alliance has added three new employees: a senior planner and graphic designer in the Lacey office and an engineering technician in the Gig Harbor office. Senior Planner David Wright has a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Boise State…
Harborstone Credit Union Pays it Forward – Our Ark
When you think of the story of the Ark, what may stand out to you is a safe haven amidst a heavy storm, with precious cargo cradled within, built by a person, in order to try to save those he loved. Now whether the story of the Ark rings true with you or not, one…
Thurston Chamber Opposes Regional Airport
OLYMPIA: On January 12, 2023, the Thurston Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees voted to oppose the inclusion of the greenfield site designated “Thurston County Central” as one of three greenfield sites for a new airport under consideration by the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC). “The Chamber agrees with the numerous public, private, and non-profit…
Shared Legislative Agenda 2023
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director Each year, the Public Policy Division of the Thurston Chamber convenes the Shared Legislative Partnership. The Partnership works to advance regional priorities for the upcoming State Legislative session. These priorities, when approved, will provide multiple and broad benefits to the entire region…
Thurston Green Business Applications Now Open—It is FREE and easy to apply.
The Thurston Green Business program connects and celebrates sustainable businesses and organizations in Thurston County and enhances our community’s overall environmental and economic health. Applications to receive a Thurston Green Business designation opened on January 1, 2023, and will close on February 28, 2023. There is no cost to apply! Successful applicants will receive a…
Artesians Hire Clubs First USL Women’s Coach
On the eve of New Years Oly Town signs women’s soccer coach Chris Wells to lead the Artesians in their inaugural USL W League season in the United Soccer League. The head coaching announcement comes three months after USL soccer based in Florida made their own signal to the nation that expansion westward would occur in…
SPSCC’s Clipper eSports Ready to Compete This Winter Season
Beginning in February, South Puget Sound Community College’s (SPSCC) Clipper eSports will be competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association eSports (NJCAAe) in Valorant, a tactical first-person shooter. “We’re proud of our progress so far during the first split of this season. We qualified for the invite league, made it to playoffs, and placed…