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
Rights & Protections for Small Businesses and Small Business Owners
In an effort to develop rights and protections for small businesses and small business owners, the Washington State House of Representatives, and State Senate both passed, and the Governor signed, legislation relating to licensing and regulatory requirements. The legislation identifies how those rights and protections are communicated to the business owner either prior to, or…
May 15, 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
Scale-up
Accelerate your company’s growth! Now’s the time to apply for ScaleUp, a program designed to accelerate companies to significant growth and expansion. Presented by the Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation (CB&I) and funded through a contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration, participation is completely FREE. ScaleUp is designed for companies in all…
March 30, 2017
Tune-up Your Business
The City of Lacey’s economic development partner, the Thurston Economic Development Council and the Center for Business and Innovation will be offering Tune-up Your Business, an new eight-week program for existing businesses. The group meets every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Lacey Campus of South Puget Sound Community College–4220 6th Ave.,…
January 20, 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
Emergency Preparedness
DISASTER RECOVERY TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES LACEY, WA, October 28, 2016: Business owners and managers are invited to attend a Business Resiliency Workshop on Tuesday, November 1, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) Center for Business and Innovation, 4220 6th Avenue SE in Lacey. Expert speakers will be on hand to…
October 28, 2016