May 2021 VOICE Magazine
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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2021 SPORTS AWARDS
The Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission, a division of Experience Olympia & Beyond, presents the fourth annual Sports Awards. The awards recognize local athletes, coaches and game changers in our community. Community members can nominate high school, college and recreational athletes or coaches for one of seven awards. Sports community leaders and influencers are also…
NAMI Thurston/Mason Partners with Local Organizations to Spread Awareness During Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. In May, NAMI Thurston/Mason joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year they fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. NAMI Thurston/Mason County is…
Port of Olympia Makes Progress on Community Vision
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates and Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director On April 16, 2021, the Chamber’s Business and Economic Development Committee received a presentation from Sam Gibboney, Executive Director for the Port of Olympia, where she provided a status report on Vision 2050. Vision 2050 results from a 14-month community engagement process…
New Chamber Member Terra Firma Cosmetics Takes A Holistic Approach To Skincare
by Doria Maselli Being raised with an emphasis on a holistic lifestyle and taught the importance of whole foods at a young age, Meridith Cain, owner of Terra Firma Cosmetics in Lacey, applies the same principles to her all natural line of cosmetics and beauty products. Terra Firma Cosmetics manufactures and sells hundreds of all…
Getting to Know Gotti Sweets
by Alison Bailey • Photos by Heather Harris, Elements Photography Lauren Rogers was a child living in Southern California when she discovered her love of turning butter, sugar and flour into cakes, pies and cookies. Her grandmother lived nearby, and while it was initially the pool in her backyard that fueled Lauren’s desire to visit,…
Business is Booming for Lacey’s Newest 3D Printing Service, C2 3D Manufacturing
by Heidi Smith • Photos by MediaRoom When the global economy slowed to a crawl last spring, the repercussions were immense. Many industries reconsidered how they do business, leading to innovations that will outlast the pandemic. In Lacey, one father/son team saw the potential to fulfill new and emerging needs using skills they already had.…