by Doria Maselli The author Bill Hybels once said: “The mark of a community is not the absence of conflict; it’s the presence of a reconciling spirit.” ver the last nine months, we’ve watched Thurston County’s resilience as the community collectively came together to construct a safety net when COVID-19 hit businesses hard. The creation…
Detailsby Doug Mah, Doug Mah and Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director The affordable housing crisis continues to dominate headlines and public policy discussions across the region and at all levels of government. The South Sound Military & Communities Partnership (SSMCP) received a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Office of Economic Adjustment to…
Detailsby Kathryn Millhorn | Photos courtesy of Scatter Creek Winery & Brewing One thing 2020 has shown us is that we can all adapt, pivot and evolve. We’ve added masks, Zoom and social distancing into the hectic schedule of work, school and daily life. Savvy entrepreneurs are inventing creative ways to keep their small businesses…
DetailsL&I’s Stay at Work Program Benefits Businesses by Assisting in Safely Returning Employees to Work After Injury by Emily Sixta The importance of worker safety cannot be understated. At a time when businesses are doing everything possible to maintain operations and remain as lean as possible, reducing on-the-job injuries and employee absences is of utmost…
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