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Nov. 21, 2011 at 11:15am

Thurston B&G Clubs, CSDL launch program to protect children

Free Enhanced Identification Document cards will be available for Thurston County children through the Washington Department of Licensing in January.

The effort is part of the regional Keeping I.D.s Safe (KIDS) program launched last week between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County and the national Coalition for a Secure Driver's License.

Nov. 18, 2011 at 2:03pm

State economist sees hopeful signs

Washington state's official forecaster had some good news in remarks to an economic symposium in Tumwater today.

"Non-residential construction contracts  in October were higher year-over-year (2011 versus 2010) for the first time in four years," said Arun Raha, Ph.D., chief economist and executive director of Washington Economic and Revenue Council. "And I expect momentum here to grow by mid-2012. There is also some clear upward trend in multi-family permits" – which is the first step toward a housing recovery.

Nov. 10, 2011 at 9:22pm

Open house brings Olympia-area business community to Elyse's

Elyse's Catering kicked off Christmas early for Olympia-area business and government agencies with its second annual holiday tasting event at the Schmidt House in Tumwater.

"I've been pretty busy planning this event," said owner Elyse Harrington. "But it's all come together, and we're expecting a lot of guests. It's a great way to gather the community."

Dec. 16, 2010 at 11:17am

People on the Move

Business-related events in the South Sound

Mark Clark has received a Legacy of Conservation Award from USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. He has been the executive director of the Washington Conservation Commission since December 2002. Clark also operates a family farm in Tumwater.

Shannon Kopp has been named senior marketing coordinator for Rushforth Construction Co. Inc. She previously held marketing positions with URS Corp., Nano Cluster Devices and Severn Trent De Nora.

Dec. 13, 2010 at 1:45pm

Around the Sound

Business-related events in the South Sound

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking meeting from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Dec. 14 at Great American Casino, 10117 S. Tacoma Way. Click here for more information or call (253) 582-9400.

Tumwater Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at the Red Lion Hotel, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive, Olympia. Joe Gross will be the facilitator. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Call (360) 357-5153 for more information.

Dec. 10, 2010 at 1:38pm

Around the Sound

Business-related events in the South Sound

Tumwater Area Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development/Governmental Relations Committee is scheduled to meet from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Dec. 13 at Tyee Event Center, 5757 Littlerock Road SW. Call (360) 357-5153 for more information.

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting Business After Hours from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Design Gallery, 9532 Gravelly Lake Drive SW. Call (253) 582-9400 for more information.

Dec. 6, 2010 at 11:58am

Around the Sound

Business-related events in the South Sound

Thurston County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christmas-themed morning MIXXER from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at American Family Insurance, 1550 Irving St. SW, Tumwater. The cost is $5 for members and $10 general admission. For more information, click here or call (360) 357-3362.

Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce's Building a Better Business Committee is hosting a workshop at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Harbor Place. Al Abbott of Carrot Stick Marketing will discuss how to "Build a Better Brand." Click here to RSVP.

Dec. 3, 2010 at 11:15am

Around the Sound

Business-related events in the South Sound

South Sound Regional Business Incubator is hosting a training session about financial solutions for business owners from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at 402 S. 333rd St., Federal Way. Visit www.ssrbi.com for more information.

Thurston County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christmas-themed morning MIXXER from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at American Family Insurance, 1550 Irving St. SW, Tumwater. The cost is $5 for members and $10 general admission. For more information, click here or call (360) 357-3362.

Nov. 17, 2010 at 3:39pm

Pacific, Fife among top cities for per capita retail sales

Pacific and Fife lead South Sound cities in per capita retail sales, according to the 2010 Washington State Retail Sales Survey.

Pacific ranked first statewide with per capita retail sales of $148,589. Fife came in at fifth with per capita sales of $50,634. Other South Sound cities among the top 10 were Gig Harbor (sixth, $44,353) and Chehalis (ninth, $36,604).

Aug. 19, 2010 at 1:26pm

People on the Move

Promotions, hires and recognitions in South Sound

John Blankenship has been hired as interim executive director of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau. He is the former executive director of Wolf Haven International in Tenino.

Tracie Cochran has joined the South Sound Washington Business Center as director and Linda Jadwin has been promoted to the chief operating officer. Cochran has a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in business administration, and she is currently working on her CPA license.

Jan. 21, 2010 at 10:00am

BE mixer brought out 120

Who's Who? event celebrated book of lists, allowed networking

The Business Examiner's first Who's Who? event provided the opportunity for about 120 South Sound business professionals to mingle and network with each other.

The mixer also celebrated the BE's 2010 Book of Lists. The event's participants were offered opportunities to get informed about the benefits of using the Book of Lists and to meet the Business Examiner's new editor, Mike Boyd.

Jan. 18, 2010 at 1:52pm

Are you attending Who's Who?

Buy a ticket now for BE's premier networking event

The Business Examiner will host its first Who's Who? event Wednesday evening. Attendees will learn about the benefits of using the 2010 Book of Lists and have the opportunity to meet BE's new editor, Mike Boyd.

There also will be time to network with fellow South Sound business leaders.

Jan. 13, 2010 at 2:43pm

Thurston County: State of the Community

Thurston County and its municipalities haven't been immune to the challenges presented by the longest economic recession since the Great Depression – but they are optimistic about the coming year.

During the Thurston County Chamber Forum today, representatives of the county, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm discussed "The State of the Community," and the difficulties they faced during 2009 from declining sales tax revenue, falling property values and continued demand for services.

Oct. 28, 2009 at 2:02pm

Data shows workforce, jobless growth

Unemployment rates were higher in September than a year earlier in 371 of the 372 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and lower in just one area, according to a new report today from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, Maryland, is the only metropolitan area in the country where employment increased year-over-year.

Within the Tacoma-Seattle-Bellevue statistical calculations, the numbers of persons comprising the available civilian labor force grew by 56,500 from September 2008 to 2009.

Oct. 26, 2009 at 2:25pm

Apartment market hit by deployments

The vacancy rate for multi-unit or apartment complexes in Pierce County is 8.3 percent through third quarter, up from 6.3 percent in the second quarter.

Tom Cain of Apartment Insights data collectors and analysts said this sudden leap in the vacancy rate is due primarily to troop deployment as evidenced by the submarkets closest to the military bases.

Oct. 23, 2009 at 1:59pm

Workers Comp rate hearing next week

The Department of Labor & Industries said today it hopes for good attendance at public hearings next week on proposed workers' compensation insurance rates for 2010.

The agency will take testimony on a proposed 7.6 percent average increase in premiums next year at the sole South Sound hearing in Tumwater on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. in the L&I Headquarters, 7273 Linderson Way S.W.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 2:33pm

People on the move

Promotions, hires and recognitions in South Sound

Pat Flynn is receiving the St. George Award from the American Cancer Society. Her work on the local and national levels to support the growth and expansion of Relay For Life.

Erin Dafoe has joined Apex Karting in Tumwater as an Event Planner specializing in "Non-Traditional" events.

Sep. 23, 2009 at 2:15pm

Interest high in Thurston real estate

An over-flow crowd -- more than 60 percent non-locals -- attended today's Real Estate Forum 2009, a program of the Economic Development Council of Thurston County. The prevailing theme: "Thurston County is Open for Business."

Attendees heard development updates from city managers of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater, as well as the county's manager of planning and environmental services.

Sep. 21, 2009 at 1:41pm

L&I proposes rate hike for 2010

The Department of Labor and Industries today announced lower workers' compensation insurance premiums for 2010 than it had earlier forecast.

Agency Director Judy Schurke proposed an average increase of 7.6 percent after earlier predicting it might be necessary to ask for an average increase of 15 to 20 percent.

Sep. 21, 2009 at 10:40am

Fight-back on L&I proposed rates

Advocates for small businesses in Washington state quickly spoke in rebuttal to a proposed rate increase announced today by the Department of Labor & Industries.

The $117 million tax hike is in addition to the 40 percent workers' comp tax increases employers and employees have already shouldered over the last five years.

Many states around the country are experiencing rate decreases as a result of major reform efforts and competitive markets for insurance. Workers' comp rates in Oregon decreased by 5.5 percent, marking the 19th year in a row without a rate increase.

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