Feb102020

Thurston Economic Development Council Receives USDA Food Hub Grant

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC), the Washington State University (WSU) Thurston County Extension and the Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) a Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) Planning Grant to develop a Southwest Washington Food Hub. LFPP offers grant funds to support the development and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises to increase…

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Feb62020

Thurston County Economic Development Council Measures SPSCC Economic Impact at $930 Million

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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) was recently the subject of an economic impact study generated by the Thurston County Economic Development Council. The report highlights SPSCC’s total economic impact to Thurston County, which measures $930 million and 6.9% of the Gross Regional Product. ”We take our 6,000 students and move them into the community…

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Feb32020
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BUSINESS OPERATION FUNDAMENTALS A workshop series designed for Small Manufacturers, Entrepreneurs and Start Ups

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BUSINESS OPERATION FUNDAMENTALS A workshop series designed for Small Manufacturers, Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups Are you an entrepreneur or small manufacturer who is in the early stages of launch or planning to grow your business? Are you interested in learning how to close the gap between you and your team on basic operation concepts, fundamental quality…

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