April 2023

Thurston County Chamber Voice Magazine

Visit ThurstonChamber.com and click on the Events Calendar for the latest information regarding Chamber events.

Join our host, The Cider Barrel at 168 4th Ave W, Olympia, WA 98502 on Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m. for the Thurston Young Professionals Monthly Networking Event. Enjoy bites and beverages as you expand your network! All are welcome –feel free to invite other 20 to 30-year-olds so they can expand their networks! Thurston Young Professionals is proudly sponsored by Cash Oasis/Media Drive and KGY 95.3 Radio.

On Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 11:30 a.m., we will celebrate the over 100 businesses that earned the Thurston Green designation at the Thurston Green Business Forum and Expo! Attendees will also hear a keynote address from Aaron Sauerhoff, CEO and Founder of Earth Homes LLC. The event will take place at The Norman Worthington Conference Center at Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503. Register at thurstonchamber.com/events. Thank you to our sponsors, South Sound Solar, Veterans Security Operations, and Homes First.

After Hours

Join our Business After Hours host Rejuvenate IV Hydration and Wellness at 205 Lilly Rd NW Bldg B Suite B, Olympia, WA 98506 on Thursday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m., for mingling and networking with other business professionals, a door prize business card drawing, beverages and appetizers. Business After Hours is a great opportunity to expand your network. ROXY 94.5 and Pacific Source Health Plans proudly sponsor Business After Hours.

Join the Thurston Chamber Foundation for A Night on the Town on April 14, 2023, at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502. This annual fundraiser brings together community leaders to raise funds for Foundation programs...and to party! Enjoy dinner, cocktails, a live auction and after party! This year, we are excited to welcome back Rockaroake! Sing your favorite hits with a live band behind you! Register today at: thurstonchamber.com/anott

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In This Issue...

How Will You Celebrate Earth Day? p. 5

There are many ways to get involved – participate in local clean-up events, volunteer for environmental orgs, or make small changes to reduce our carbon footprint.

Thurston Green Award

Winner Spotlights p. 6

Small Business of the Year, The Treasure Chest p.6

Medium Business of the Year, CapStone Solar p.9

Large Business of the Year, Evergreen State College p.13

Municipality of the Year, The City of Olympia p.16

CACC Mandate Headed for Overhaul p. 21

It appears the Commercial Aviation Coordination Council (CACC) and its original mandate are headed for a complete overhaul.

Caught in the Lens p. 22

Keep up with the latest Chamber happenings and see the great smiles that make up our membership!