2025 Thurston Green Business Winners
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Capital City Marathon Volunteers Successfully Work to Reduce Impact of Event
On May 17th and 18th, the Capital City Marathon celebrated its 44th year running through Thurston County. There were over 2,200 participants in this year’s event. The marathon association is committed to environmental stewardship and to making a positive impact within the community. This year, the marathon introduced a new initiative to reduce contamination in [...]
Businesses asked to plan for new organics law
City of Olympia staff are expanding efforts to let businesses know about a new state law that may impact commercial, non-profit and public entity customers. Those that create more than four cubic yards of organic material per week should currently be managing those materials to prevent them from entering a landfill. And, by the end [...]
Thurston County Chamber Hosts Green Business Forum & Awards on April 9, 2025
The Thurston County Chamber is proud to present the annual Green Business Forum & Awards on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Saint Martin’s University’s Norman Worthington Center. This signature event celebrates sustainability in our region, honors outstanding green businesses and organizations, and provides insights into the future of sustainable development. The Thurston Green Business Awards [...]
Celebrate Excellence: Thurston Green Business Awards & EXPO on April 10, 2024!
Photos from left to right, top to bottom: City of Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, Puget Sound Energy, Designer Genevieve Ruth, with The Flower & Vine, team members of Finnriver Farm & Cidery and Elise Landry, Chef and Co-Owner of Chicory Restaurant and this year's Keynote Speaker. Get ready to be inspired and join us in [...]
Puget Sound Energy is helping customers save money on their winter energy bills
Puget Sound Energy is helping customers save money on their winter energy bills Customers can take advantage of several programs to reduce their bills As fall and winter usher in cooler temperatures, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) natural gas customers will see a significant reprieve from higher prices as the result of PSE’s Purchased Gas Adjustment [...]
Community Invited to Attend Thurston Green Business Awards with Keynote by Aaron Sauerhoff, CEO and Founder of Earth Homes
Get ready to be inspired and join us in celebrating the cream of the crop at the Thurston Green Designation ceremony! Over 100 businesses went above and beyond this year to earn the prestigious designation, and we can't wait to honor them at the Chamber's April Forum on Wednesday, April 12 at 11:00 am at [...]
City Opens Recruitment for Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Community Project Team
The City of Olympia is recruiting up to 15 community members for its Community Project Team, which will provide insights and perspectives on the potential impacts of climate change in Olympia. The Community Project Team will support the City’s climate risk and vulnerability assessment (CRVA). Arising through a partnership with ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability), [...]
Local Good Governance Coalition Formed
A new coalition of community groups is tackling the environment, affordable housing, and community participation in local land use and budget policies. THURSTON COUNTY, WA —In February of 2022, several community groups came together to form the Local Good Governance Coalition (LGCC) with the mission to connect local organizations in the joint work of supporting [...]