August 2023

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

Join our host, Olympia Country & Golf Club at 3636 Country Club Dr, Olympia, WA 98501 on Thursday, August 3 at 5:30 p.m. for 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 sponsored by Cash Oasis/Media Drive and KGY Media Group.

Join our Business After Hours host 1st Security Bank at 2610 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502 on Thursday, August 17 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, and it is proudly sponsored by ROXY 94.5 and PacificSource Health Plans.

Join the Chamber on Wednesday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m., at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake at 2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502, for its August Forum.

Keynote speaker Tiffany Scroggs, Thurston EDC's Washington PTAC Program Director, will share valuable insights into government contracting and its potential to fuel business growth. The event will include a BIPOC Business EXPO, featuring members of South Sound BIPOC. SSBIPOC is an effort supported by the Chamber Foundation to provide visibility, education and marketing opportunities to businesses owned and run by BIPOC community members. Thank you to our Forum Sponsors South Sound YMCA, Mullinax Ford and Aletheia Digital Media.

Leading Lacey to New Heights p. 6

After 23 years of service to the City of Lacey, Rick Walk assumes a new role, as City Manager.

Tumwater's New City Administrator p. 10

Lisa Parks, joined Tumwater's team in June 2023, but has been a civil servant for much of her professional career.

Building Leaders from the Ground Up p. 15

Lincoln Creek Lumber prides themselves on helping support families, organizations and businesses across Thurston and Lewis counties.

Caught in the Lens p. 22

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