January 2024 VOICE Magazine by Thurston County Chamber of Commerce

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GROWING A PROSPEROUS ECONOMY & VIBRANT COMMUNITY

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January 2024 THURSTON COUNTY CHAMBER VOICE MAGAZINE Visit ThurstonChamber.com and click on the Events Calendar for the latest information regarding Chamber events. Join our host, Ricardo's Kitchen and Bar at 676 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98503 on Thursday, January 4 at 5:30 p.m. for Thurston Young Professionals (TYP) 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! TYP is sponsored by Media Drive and KGY Media Group. On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., at The Norman Worthington Conference Center at Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503, Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne, Tenino Mayor David Watterson, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto and Thurston County Commissioner Chair Tye Menser will collectively present a State of the Community Address brought to the community by the Thurston Chamber. During the event, representatives will share the state of their jurisdiction and address moderated topics. Register at members.thurstonchamber.com/events. Thank you to our event sponsor, Puget Sound Energy.

After Hours

Join our Business After Hours host Senior Helpers at 556 Lilly Rd SE Ste D, Olympia, WA 98501 on Thursday, January 18 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.

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In This Issue... Shared Legislative Agenda 2024 p. 5 Director Doug Mah details the Public Policy Division's agenda for the 2024 State Legislative session.

The 2024 State of the Community Report p. 9 Elected officials from Lacey, Olympia, Tenino, Tumwater, Yelm and Thurston County report on the state of their communities in 2024.

FORUM: State of the Community Address p. 21 Hear directly from elected leaders at this State of the Community Address on January 10, 2024.

Caught in the Lens p. 22 Keep up with the latest Chamber happenings and see all of the great smiles that make up our membership!

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magazine PUBLISHER Thurston County Chamber of Commerce EDITORIAL David Schaffert 360-357-3362 dschaffert@thurstonchamber.com CONTRIBUTORS David Schaffert Doug Mah ADVERTISING Sales & Marketing: Krystal Barkus Elizabeth Bretschneider Ashley Chandler Marianne Judd SUBSCRIPTIONS 360-357-3362 info@thurstonchamber.com DESIGN Ben Hawkes Mosaic Marketing Studio COVER Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne, Tenino Mayor David Watterson, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto and Thurston County Commissioner Chair Tye Menser. Photos by Shanna Paxton Photography. PRINTING Print NW CONTACT THE CHAMBER 809 Legion Way SE Olympia, WA 98507 360-357-3362 info@thurstonchamber.com thurstonchamber.com

The State of the Community Report & Address by David Schaffert, President/CEO, Thurston County Chamber

Every January, the Thurston Chamber hosts senior elected officials from Lacey, Olympia, Tenino, Tumwater, Yelm and Thurston County at the State of the Community Address. We also develop in the Chamber VOICE Magazine, a State of the Community Report. The report is developed through the elected responses to a couple questions. This year's questions are: 1. What drives your optimism for 2024? 2. What exciting projects in your community are on the horizon? You’ll find the answers to these questions, written by the elected officials, beginning on page 9. We encourage you to read their statements and then attend the State of the Community Address on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. At the State of the Community Address, Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne, Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto, Tenino Mayor David Watterson, and Thurston County Commissioner Chair Tye Menser will collectively present an address and then will take part in a question-and-answer session moderated by myself. This is a unique opportunity to engage with our elected officials and be part of the conversations on important community issues. We look forward to seeing you there.

THURSTON COUNTY CHAMBER BUILDING COMMUNITY PROSPERITY SINCE 1874 COPYRIGHT All material appearing in the VOICE Magazine is copyright unless otherwise stated or it may rest with the provider of the supplied material. The VOICE Magazine takes all care to ensure information is correct at time of printing, but the publisher accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of any information contained in the text or advertisements. ©2024 VOICE Magazine, Thurston County Chamber.

Shared Legislative Agenda 2024

ADVOCACY

by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director

Each year, the Public Policy Division of the Thurston Chamber convenes the Shared Legislative Partnership. The Partnership works to advance regional priorities for the upcoming State Legislative Session. These priorities, when approved, will provide multiple and broad benefits to the entire region due to the significant scope and impact across and between entities. The list of regional priorities for 2024 includes: Continue to Prioritize Funded I-5 Projects

It is crucial to maintain the progress and funding the Legislature allocated for I-5 Mounts Road through Marvin Road planning, the Yelm Bypass, and the completion of roundabouts on Highway 507 near Yelm. These projects address the projected growth, congestion, and environmental impacts associated with existing transportation infrastructure. Emerging issues include addressing an estimated shortfall of $4.5 million to complete the Vail Road/507 roundabout and adjusting the timing of that project.

Carbon Sequestration & Habitat Preservation

Use $2M from the Natural Climate Solutions Account to acquire local properties in Tumwater for carbon sequestration and habitat preservation. There is a dual opportunity to achieve carbon sequestration and habitat conservation to mitigate the listing of the Mazama Pocket Gopher under the Federal Endangered Species Act. thurstonchamber.com

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Board of Health Efficiencies Eliminate the requirement that all elected county commissioners serve on the County Board of Health. The number of Thurston County Commissioners expanded to five in 2023. Eliminating the current law requirement for all commissioners to serve on the Board of Health will improve board meeting efficiency and reduce the complexity of board operations.

Regional Basic Law Enforcement Academies (BLEA) Provide a training center and two BLEA classes in Thurston County to expedite the training of police officers once hired. As departments across the State work to fill vacant officer positions, a backlog of recruits is waiting to attend the academy. This backlog creates delays between hiring and deploying a new police officer. The Criminal Justice Training Commission successfully launched a regional BLEA in the Southeast part of the State.

FREE Construction Bootcamp Training Program through the Olympia Career Hub Are you a resident of Olympia interested in a construction career? Do you want to receive free training and receive your necessary certifications? Do you want a living-wage job? Thanks to funding provided by the City of Olympia, the Olympia Career Hub has spots available in the Olympia Career Hub’s Construction Bootcamp. • Training starts in January 2024 at the Olympia Armory. • Training is open to all experience levels. • Training is free to Olympia residents and members of the Squaxin Island Tribe. • This is a chance to advance your skills and earn industry-recognized certifications. This program is multi-week. By attending full-time, participants will earn certification in OSHA-10 safety standards, flagging, and forklift operating. At the end of the session, students will attend a hiring event to connect with employers. This free training will lead to living-wage jobs! Register at thurstonchamber.com/programs/olympia-career-hub. Scan the QR code to learn more!

Permanent Operational Funds for the Right of Way Initiative

Thurston County received more than $40M to acquire sites and infrastructure for emergency housing through the Rights of Way Initiative. However, the State committed $8M for operating costs for only two years. Now, local partners must meet long-term operating needs and future capital investments to sustain the project. Permanent operating funding source(s) are needed for the continued success of supportive housing funded initiatives and other similar projects.

Regional Meat Processing Facility

Support funding to the Thurston Economic Development Council for infrastructure, such as sewer, water, stormwater, and site development, to support a regional meat processing facility at the Southwest Washington Agricultural Business & Innovation Park in Tenino. Thurston and Pierce Counties conducted a joint meat processing infrastructure and labor study that identified the need for increased meat processing capacity in the central and south Puget Sound region and highlighted Tenino as a strategic geographic location for a facility.

Chamber Board of Trustees Endorses School EP&O Levies The Thurston Chamber Board of Trustees encourages voters in the Olympia, Tumwater, North Thurston, Yelm, and other school districts to remember to vote in this February’s special election (2/13/24). It encourages a YES vote on the important Educational Programs and Operations Levies (EP&O). Local EP&O levies are not new taxes but continue actions previously approved by district voters. The local levies ensure adequate funding for student support and enrichment, STEM and the arts classes, special education, and athletics, and support critical staff positions such as nurses, counselors, and mental health specialists not covered by the State. The Thurston Chamber consistently calls for a highquality public school system to support and help grow the region’s economy. Successful passage of each school district EP&O levy will help ensure the region achieves our shared goals for our children, families, and communities. Please remember to vote. thurstonchamber.com

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1. What drives your optimism for 2024? 2. What exciting projects in your community are on the horizon?

You’ll find the answers to these questions, written by the elected officials, in the following pages. We encourage you to read their statements and then attend the State of the Community Address on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. At the State of the Community Address, Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne, Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto, thurstonchamber.com

Tenino Mayor David Watterson, and Thurston County Commissioner Chair Tye Menser will collectively present an address and then will take part in a question-andanswer session moderated by Thurston Chamber President/CEO, David Schaffert. This is a unique opportunity to engage with our elected officials and be part of the conversations on important community issues. We look forward to seeing you there. Thurston County Chamber VOICE

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After an incredible 2023 and even more amazing projects slated in the next few years, there are a lot of reasons to be optimistic about Lacey’s future.

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To help implement Council priorities we appointed Rick Walk, our former CED Director and tireless advocate for Lacey’s continued progress, as City Manager. We welcomed the arrival of several new businesses, including: TEC Equipment Truck Dealership and Service Center, 23 Kitchens in Hogum Bay Town Center, and the Multi-Care Emergency Facility. Most importantly, we continued to make vital investments in our community and staff in a fiscally responsible way.

Andy Ryder

There are a number of major developments on the horizon: Housing: With a population of nearly 60,000, Lacey is the largest city in Thurston County. We anticipate this growth to continue with over 1,800 multi-family and 291 single family units in the pipeline. Huntamer Park, the heart of Lacey Midtown, will welcome new neighbors – the 7th Avenue Apartments and Woodland Apartments, and get a new nearby restaurant. Land Use: We kicked off the review of our Neighborhood Commercial Districts Zone last year and will consider potential code updates based on the feedback. Lacey Police Station: We will break ground on the state-of-the-art $61.5M police facility which will provide a safe place for community members to connect with our outstanding public safety team and be an asset for the entire region, all without raising taxes. Continued partnership with the Nisqually Indian Tribe: While development of the Quiemuth Village and Quiemuth Resort projects are still a few years out, we are very happy to support the Nisqually Indian Tribe and their development of the 250 acres located near the Interstate 5 – Marvin Road interchange (Exit 111). These projects are anticipated to create 4,000 short-term, construction jobs and over 2,000 permanent jobs. Highlight of infrastructure projects: This year we’ll enhance the RAC parking lot, invest $4.6M in pavement projects, extend College Street from 6th Avenue to 15th Avenue, add a new roundabout at Carpenter Rd and Britton Pkwy, and so much more. Learn how Lacey continues to lead the way at CityofLacey.org!

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What drives your optimism for the local economy in 2024? he city’s level of permit activity is strong including what we’re seeing with the private investments made in Olympia such as the development of over 2100 multifamily and mixed-use units of housing as well as nearly 500 single family homes. The city is doing its part to meet the demand for our growth projections to make our goal of 12,644 units of housing by 2045. We’re also expecting to see a reduction in interest rates next year, which should help spur additional financing and investment. Investments in affordable housing are also on the rise. The Home Fund supported by our voters is helping leverage state and federal funding in affordable housing and several exciting projects are now in the pipeline, which will help us address the needs of our city residents at various income levels.

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Dontae Payne

What exciting projects in your community are on the horizon? As mentioned above, several new affordable housing projects are in the pipeline such as Landsdale Pointe, The Landing, Unity Commons Phase II, and more. I’m very excited for the implementation of Olympia Strong, which is our strategic plan for economic development, and it includes continued work on workforce development efforts such as Journey to Jobs, Construction Boot Camp and transition of Plum Street Village to workforce shelter housing. The Nisqually Healing Center is under construction on Pacific Avenue, which will be a drug treatment facility for those suffering with substance use disorder. The clinic will provide substance use disorder assessments, mental health counseling, case management, psychiatric medication management, and several other services. There’s also the reconstruction of Fones Road, we’re including multi-modal transportation and freight mobility improvements to make it a more bicycle and pedestrian friendly corridor. The Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan is expected to be completed by end of first quarter in 2024. This will help create new incentives for private investment, with a focus on housing to create more mixed-use development in this area. The new Vic’s Pizza location at a former bank and radio station site in east Olympia is a good example of how the City’s changes to development requirements reduces the costs of development to allow a small redevelopment project to go forward.

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David Watterson

As I get ready to start my term as Mayor of Tenino in January, I am very optimistic about the City of Tenino and its future.

be ready to open for the 2024 season. Construction has begun on the first building of the SWWA Agricultural Business Park with expected completion I am humbled to serve the early next year. We also expect to citizens of our community and start construction of the second to work with staff to bring even building next year. Proposals for more improvements. The citizens other uses are being made and and staff are what really makes this facility has much potential this City what it is. for Tenino and the region. In 2023 we have continued to bring improvements to our City. We have installed a pump track at the Tenino City Park that has drawn attention from around the region. Pool improvements continue to be made and will

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What drives your optimism for 2024? We know people want to live in vibrant communities with a sense of place and things to do. New parks and trails are open and improvements to existing park facilities made with funding from the voterapproved Metropolitan Park District. Tumwater residents and visitors are attending City events and festivals in record numbers—building community, fostering a sense of pride within the City, and engaging people from all walks of life.

Tumwater is a place for current businesses to grow and we are a terrific location for new businesses and entrepreneurs to start. Fostering collaborative partnerships with business support organizations like the Thurston Chamber, Tumwater Chamber, and the Economic Development Council are critical to our success. We are growing! New single-family homes and apartments have welcomed new residents and brought new customers to local businesses. As the population grows, so does the number of businesses in Tumwater. The state of the City is strong, and healthier than ever, with a bright future. We are in a solid financial position and with new leadership have a renewed sense of enthusiasm and energy. What exciting projects in your community are on the horizon? Like many in the community, I want to see more progress in redeveloping the former Brewery properties. The City was awarded two competitive grants to support brownfield redevelopment opportunities in the Brewery District and Capitol Boulevard Corridor. This includes a $500,000 Communitywide Assessment Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and a $200,000 Integrated Planning Grant from the State Department of Ecology. The grants will be used to assess contamination, develop cleanup plans, and conduct community planning activities at former Brewery properties and the former WSDOT Olympic Regional Headquarters. It was exciting to see the Craft District’s continued development in 2023. The new Market Building has quickly become a vibrant community space that features local businesses. And there is still much to come at the Craft District, including an outdoor amphitheater, expanded walking trails, a bank, a coffee shop, and 100 multi-family residential units. Between the momentum of the Craft District, new partnerships, and the energy in the community, I am confident we will see exciting things at the Brewery soon.

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Yelm

In 2024, we will be celebrating our centennial in Yelm. The whole year we will be having fun events to commemorate 100 years since our incorporation. Besides the centennial, we have been very busy with lots of capital projects. Yelm’s first off leash dog park is nearly completed and will be open this spring. We will also be adding additional parking downtown with a new paved lot as well as starting construction on our activated alleyway which will increase pedestrian walkability and encourage more events downtown near many of our small businesses. Over the next few years, Yelm’s traffic issues will finally be addressed with the building of 4 roundabouts starting at 5 corners in Yelm and ending at the bottleneck in McKenna. This along with the Yelm Loop which should go to bid at the end of 2024 with construction in 2025, will create much needed traffic congestion relief and increase freight mobility for the region.

MAYOR

It is such an honor to be the Mayor of my hometown and a very exciting time to lead Yelm into the future!

Joe DePinto

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Thurston County This is an exciting time for our community, and I am optimistic about Thurston’s economic outlook. We have the lowest unemployment rate in Thurston County history, steadily slowing inflation, and unprecedented federal investments in long-neglected infrastructure.

elections system, and ensure the safety of voters, staff, and observers. We are also putting into work our Racial Equity Action Plan, to help increase understanding and sense of belonging for county employees and our residents.

Meanwhile, there is a lot of change afoot at the County. We continue to restructure and modernize county government as we welcome two new Commissioners and prepare to bring on a new County Manager. The capital project to update and remodel our Hilltop courthouse campus is underway and will create needed space for our criminal justice services – you will start to see the changes there soon. We are also modernizing our elections space and increasing security, as election systems are experiencing unprecedented scrutiny throughout the country. It is imperative we protect our

Additionally, we have exciting land use projects in progress. Our community-driven review of agricultural policies and programs will help us identify and protect agricultural lands of long-term significance, which is critical to the preservation of our local agricultural economy. We are increasing our focus on implementing the regional climate mitigation plan, and the work to amend our forest lands conversion ordinance and review of tree protection standards connects directly to that. We are also working closely with Department of Natural Resources to utilize new state programs to preserve the

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oldest remaining pieces of Capitol State Forest, sometimes referred to as “Legacy Forests.” These structurally-complex, carbon-dense, biodiverse areas play an important role in helping address our carbonreduction goals. 2024 promises to be a big year in Thurston County, and we are excited to see what the future holds as we grow!

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Annual State of the Community Address On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 11:30am, Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne, Tenino Mayor David Watterson, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto, and Thurston County Commissioner Chair 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 the economy, homelessness and Interstate 5 congestion. The event will be held at The Norman Worthington Conference Center at Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503. Register at: https://members.thurstonchamber.com/events Thank you to our sponsor, Puget Sound Energy.

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Throughout 2024, the Chamber will celebrate its history by paying tribute to the leaders, businesses, organizations, and communities whose support and partnerships have been vital to the Chamber’s success and vision of building prosperity.

Support the Chamber’s mission and take advantage of comprehensive, multi-month, sponsorship packages that reflect your company’s role in creating a vibrant community. Contact Krystal Barkus at kbarkus@thurstonchamber.com

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Help us compile the history of the Chamber by sharing your memories and photos. Materials may be used to support historical timeline, marketing collateral or events during 2024. Contact Jessica Houchin at JHouchin@thurstonchamber.com

Get ready for a journey through time as we unveil fascinating historical tidbits and insider information about the Chamber's rich legacy throughout the year. Join us as we delve deeper into the past and explore the roots of our organization!

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Keep up with the Thurston Chamber happenings – ribbon cuttings and the networking events. Find more at the Chamber's Facebook page – fb.com/thurstoncountychamber.

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