Member News
The State of the Hospitality Industry in Thurston County Annette Pitts, New CEO of Experience Olympia & Beyond, to Keynote Chamber’s September Forum
The Thurston County Chamber invites the community to attend the Chamber’s September Forum on Wednesday, September 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake (Formerly Hotel RL). During this month’s luncheon and presentation, attendees will hear from Annette Pitts, Experience Olympia & Beyond CEO. Pitts will share data, trends and forecasts about…
Over 1,000 Warehousing and Logistics Jobs Available
WorkSource presents the in-person Warehousing and Logistics Hiring Event, out-of-doors on Friday, August 27 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. The event features over 1,000 job opportunities – located in Thurston County – from Amazon, Fastenal Company, Harbor Wholesale, The Home Depot, LaborMax Staffing, Morgan Transfer, Snow Joe, Target and ULINE. As job search requirements…
BALLET NORTHWEST RETURNS TO THE WASHINGTON CENTER WITH TENTH-ANNUAL YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE
For the tenth year, young choreographers from Olympia’s Ballet Northwest (BNW) will surprise and delight the audience at the Young Choreographers Showcase (YCS) on Saturday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Olympia. BNW is thrilled to be returning to the theater for a live performance for…
Olympia Harbor Days Tugboat Races & Festival
The South Sound Maritime Heritage Association (SSMHA) will present Harbor Days Lite, a scaled-down version of its popular 48 year-old tugboat festival, on Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 5 at the Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza Park, according to SSMHA President Don Chalmers. This year’s event, from 10 am to 5 pm each day, will…
Job Seekers Invited to Attend Downtown Restaurant and Hospitality Hiring Event on August 17
The community is welcome to attend a Restaurant and Hospitality Hiring Event organized by the Thurston County Chamber and WorkSource Thurston. The free, outdoor event will take place at the Port of Olympia in front of Anthony’s Homeport on Tuesday, August 17, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Recruiters from employers in the Olympia area…
Olympia Brew Fest Hosts COVID Vaccination Clinic and Offers Rebate to Non-Vaccinated Attendees for Getting J&J Vaccine
The community is invited to attend the 9th Annual Olympia Brew Fest, a beer festival at the Port Plaza in Olympia, where “handcrafted” is a way of life on Saturday, August 7, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Non-vaccinated attendees will have the option to get a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine for a full cash refund of their…
Sharese Graham joins SCJ Alliance as Senior NEPA Specialist
Sharese Graham, PMP has joined SCJ Alliance as a Senior NEPA Specialist. She brings her environmental documentation, permitting and project management expertise, and a background in urban planning and biology to the firm. Graham has a BA in Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She has 20 years of experience in environmental…
Auditor’s Office Seeks Citizens to Serve on “Against” Committee for a Ballot Measure in the November General Election
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office seeks “Against” committee members for the November General Election. “Against” committee members are needed for: · Fire Protection District 12 (Tenino), Proposition No. 1, Bonds to Construct New Fire Station Committee members provide written arguments for or against a ballot measure that will appear in the Local Voters’ Pamphlet. Committee member names must be submitted to the Auditor’s Office by…
Pre-Apprenticeship ‘Construction Bootcamp’ Training Now Available
In partnership with WorkSource, the Thurston County Chamber has joined forces with ANEW to provide free construction industry apprenticeship training in Pacific County. Construction Bootcamp is a low-barrier and no-cost way to explore and learn about career opportunities in the construction industry. Not only will participants leave with a completed Pre-Apprenticeship Application, but they will also…
Thurston Chamber Holds Workforce Summit
The Thurston County Chamber invites the community to attend the Thurston County Chamber’s August Forum on Wednesday, August 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake (Formerly Hotel RL). “Every day, I hear from business owners who are struggling to find employees. We are holding the Workforce Summit to help employers…