EVENTS
Annual State of the Community Address On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 11:30 Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby, Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto and Thurston County Commissioner Tye Menser will collectively present a State of the Community Address brought to the community by the Thurston County Chamber. During the event, representatives will share the state of their jurisdiction and address moderated topics, including but not limited to COVID-19 response and the economy, homelessness and Interstate 5 congestion. Read the State of the Community Report on page 12. WHEN: January 12, 2022, 11:30 a.m. WHERE: The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98502. Register at bit.ly/SOTC22 Thank you to our exclusive sponsor for this event, Puget Sound Energy.
20th Annual Distinguished Leader Awards The 20th Distinguished Leaders Awards celebration will take place on Wednesday, February 16, at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake. The evening begins with a champagne and sparkling cider reception at 5:30 pm followed by dinner and program at 6:30 pm.
The Distinguished Leader Awards recognize leaders who demonstrate outstanding initiative, inspire others and make a significant impact that shines through their community support and involvement. Honorees are recognized through live and multi-media presentations. We will be limiting attendance and following all Washington State Department of Health and Thurston County Public Health and Social Services guidance to host a safe event. Register at thurstonchamber.com. Thank you to our Presenting Partner, TwinStar Credit Union for your commitment to community leadership. For partnership opportunities, please call Alisha Blain-Warner at 360.357.8515 or email LTC@ThurstonChamber.com. WHEN: February 16, 2022, 5:30pm WHERE: The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake
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NIGHTON THE TOWN
Save the Date for A Night on the Town in Shanghai On Friday, March 4, 2022, attendees of the Chamber Foundation’s signature fundraising event, A Night on the Town, will be ‘transported’ to Shanghai. The evening kicks off with live, to-beannounced entertainment, includes a one-of-a-kind live auction and finishes with the much-anticipated after-party with exceptional musical performances. This is the event that connects the world of learning and the world of work. Join us as the education and business communities gather together to support the leaders of today who are inspiring leaders of tomorrow. WHEN: Friday, March 4, 2022, 6:00pm WHERE: The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake (Formerly Hotel RL Olympia) Register at thurstonchamber.com/anott
We will observe Washington State Department of Health and Thurston County Public Health and Social Services' guidance at every event. thurstonchamber.com
