Lacey Mid-Town: An Innovation District
One of the many effective tools of economic development is placemaking: creating an environment that is attractive, welcoming, engaging, and makes people want to gather. Many successful historic downtowns are examples of successful placemaking. Most of Lacey developed well after World War II, and was incorporated as a city in 1966: a time when most…
February 4, 2020
The next Business TuneUp Course begins September 12, 2019
The next Business TuneUp Course begins September 12, 2019 Does this sound like you? Your business has grown and you now have more work than you can handle, but also more problems to deal with. You work hard to get things under control only to have new issues develop. Your revenues have plateaued, but you…
August 19, 2019
Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo
Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo Attend this exciting one-day event focused on setting the 2018 economic stage for our five-county region. The Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo, in its ninth year, draws upwards of 350 decision makers and community leaders from all sectors of business and industry in our region. Keynote speaker Dr. Bill…
November 6, 2017
Build the talent pipelines you need
Are you having a challenging time finding the skilled talent your business needs? Interested in sharing best practices or learning how you can influence and build the talent pipelines you need? Join the Thurston Economic Development Council and the Pathway to Prosperity Planning Partners October 12th from 9am-1pm at the Pathways to Prosperity Conference to…
October 3, 2017
Grow Your Business Internationally
The US Small Business Administration (SBA), in partnership with the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT), will be presenting a FREE half-day Workshop specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners. At the workshop, you will be able to discover the tools and resources to get your products overseas, learn about shipping & logistics, and grow…
August 10, 2017
Learn How to Start a Food Truck Business–May 18, 2017
Food Trucks Food trucks have been growing in popularity in the northwest and throughout the country. They are a way for entrepreneurs to launch a successful food business without all of the extensive start-up costs associated with a conventional restaurant. They have created opportunities for entrepreneurs that didn’t exist before, and in the process provided…
April 21, 2017
FREE Business Succession Workshop
March 30, 2017
Food Trucks
Food trucks have been growing in popularity in the northwest and throughout the country. They are a way for entrepreneurs to launch a successful food business without all of the extensive start-up costs associated with a conventional restaurant. They have created opportunities for entrepreneurs that didn’t exist before, and in the process provided new unique…
December 29, 2016
2016 Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo
Highlighting the future of innovation in the five-county region The 2016 Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo is an exciting one-day event focused on setting the economic stage for our region for the coming year. Presented on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Little Creek Casino in Shelton, WA, this conference brings together regional businesses…
November 3, 2016