MultiCare Health System has announced it has reached an agreement with an affiliate of LifePoint Health to acquire an ownership interest in Capital Medical Center in Olympia. This transaction will expand MultiCare’s ability to meet the health and health care needs of the people and communities in the South Puget Sound region and more broadly…
This year, we asked our elected officials from Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, Yelm and Thurston County to report to the community the status of their ongoing work and to answer the following question for the State of the Community Report: “The COVID-19 pandemic made 2020 one of the most challenging years in history for many businesses.…
The Thurston County Chamber’s INNOVATE the Workplace workshop series continues in January 2021 with a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Attendees will gain skills to break down racial and cultural barriers and gain an understanding of how creating a sense of belonging will create an atmosphere in which everyone can thrive. The series will…
by Alison Bailey Few know that there is a facility on Fones Road that produces over five million aluminum beverage cans per day. Crown Beverage Packaging is a quiet leader in manufacturing excellence here in Thurston County and has been for over 60 years. Established to can for the Olympia Brewing Company in the late…
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates and 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…
by Emily Sixta As we all look forward to the new year and what it will bring, employers should also be looking to the WA Department of Labor & Industries to stay up-to-date on changes coming in 2021 that affect their business. Minimum Wage The state minimum wage will rise to $13.69 per hour…
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