2017 Green Business List

Legal services in areas of real estate, land use, environmental, natural resources and water law and legislation.

Health and Wellness Center (Massage, Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, Detox Soaks, Magnesium Soaks, Infrared Sauna, Yoga, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)

Who We Are:
Created in 1874, the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce is a community leader, steering prosperity in Thurston County. We work with an array of community partnerships, ranging from private businesses, non-profits, and government, to address the challenges and opportunities before our community.

What We Do:
The Thurston County Chamber is growing a prosperous economy and vibrant community by connecting people, ideas and resources.

ThurstonTalk is an all-digital media company sharing positive stories about what it’s like to live, work, and play in Thurston County.
In 2016, ThurstonTalk published over 1,600 positive articles including Olympia news, events and profiles of people that make this community strong. All of our content is delivered online, no paper printing or physical distribution of our articles.

TwinStar Credit Union is a community credit union serving all of Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Marion counties), with locations in Vancouver, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Ocean Shores, Centralia, Chehalis, Onalaska, Parkland, Tacoma, Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, Yelm in Washington, and Wilsonville in Oregon.
If you live or work in any of these areas you can join.

As a local Insurance Agency in the South Sound area, we help families and small business identify the insurance coverage that best fits their needs. Voted a Best of South Sound finalist, our team offers the knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options. As a repeat Green Business Designee, we also specialize in Insurance and Risk Management solutions for Tiny Homes, LEED-certified buildings, and coverage for solar panels and green construction!

Garage Door Solutions for The Greater South Puget Sound
The team of certified professionals at Olympia Overhead Doors offers more than 100 years combined experience in the garage door industry. We are experienced in residential, commercial and industrial garage door and opener sales, service and installations. So, whether you need an attractive, insulated door for your home or a specialty automatic door for your business, we can meet your requirements.

Papa Bear's Small Engine Repair is a small, family owned business that provides maintenance to lawn mowers, chain saws, generators, blowers and trimmers. We also sell new and used lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, blowers and generators. Our staff has over 15 years experience in this work in the Olympia community and is certified in Generac, Echo, Honda and Tanaka repairs. We are proud to be a Green Business to make this earth a better place for our children and grandchildren.

EZ Foods Olympia is the only 5-star catering company in the region, specializing in artisan foods with exceptional presentations.
Owner/Chef Jeff Nelson operates the only stand-alone licensed commissary in Thurston County, serving as a business incubator.
Owner Sarah Boyle excels as an event planner, and manages logistics and day of execution for all clients.
EZ Foods also makes Olympia's favorite hot sauces: Chasing the Dragon & Grinch.
Catering for social, corporate & legislative events.

Ostrom Mushrooms is located at Mushroom Corner in Olympia, Washington. Family owned and operated since 1928, we have been Washington's choice for quality fresh mushrooms. Today the people of the Pacific Northwest eat over thirteen million pounds of Ostrom's mushrooms every year.
Ostrom's mushrooms are handpicked daily, refrigerated immediately, and on the road to you within hours after harvesting. And just to keep things interesting, there's a variety to choose from, all of which can be used in

South Sound Imaging Center of Excellence

We invest more than $100 million per year in our sustainability initiatives, as a commitment to our BluePlanet. We are the only solid waste company selected to the prestigious Dow Jones Index for Sustainability. In 2016 Republic Services was named to the Carbon Clean 200 Report, which is a list of publicly traded companies that are leading the way with solutions for the transition to a clean energy future. We have been Thurston County's partner for solid waste soluttions for over 20 years.

Working with us is easy. It’s natural. It’s an extension of your own team. We have sharpened our respective crafts to team up and deliver measurable results. You’ll receive more imaginative ideas, stronger strategies, and broader perspectives than you would with just one mind alone. And the cost savings don’t hurt either.

As marketing leaders and innovators, we won’t simply support the marketing efforts of your business. We’ll propel them.

MPH Holdings, LLC is a commercial property development company. In order to keep our projects as cost effective as possible, and ensure that our customers’ needs are addressed at every level, we are a full service development company. We develop our projects from the “ground up,” including property acquisition, site development, building construction, and finally, property management. We welcome any opportunity to help you address your commercial space needs.

The City of Tumwater is committed to building a highly livable, people-oriented community with a dynamic economy and vibrant neighborhoods. The City fosters sustainable growth by protecting the natural environment and creating healthy places, ensuring a great quality of life for the residents of Tumwater. In active partnership with our citizens, The City of Tumwater provides leadership and essential services to cultivate a vibrant community where businesses and families can thrive.

The mission of the Port of Olympia is to create economic opportunities by connecting Thurston County to the world by air, land and sea. The Port of Olympia has a proud history in Thurston County. It serves the community in a wide variety of ways, leading the way for many of the area's economic development efforts.

Flying Colors Painting Co specializes in professional re-painting and re-staining for residential and commercial properties throughout Thurston and South Pierce County since 1980.

Contemporary portrait and wedding photographer. Business photography, high school seniors, families, glamour, & wedding photography. Available worldwide!

Mint Landscapes, a family owned and operated company, is a professional lawn care and landscaping company in the Olympia, Lacey, Dupont area. We are a full scale landscape company, offering commercial and residential maintenance, landscape design and landscape designer, irrigation, landscape lighting, fences, and tree service.
Our mission is to provide excellent customer service, professional and honest communication, and to bring a superior service where our quality speaks for itself.

Nature Nurtures Farm brings young people and animals together to build empathy, teach responsibility, and inspire hope. We are located on 23 tranquil acres in the scenic Delphi Valley ten minutes west of Olympia, WA. Most of our animals have been rescued from neglect or abuse and represent powerful symbols of resilience and recovery to impressionable minds. Visit our website to learn more about our mentoring program, summer day camps, nature based childcare, and youth volunteer opportunities!

Skin care consultation and analysis, facials using signature product lines with 77%-92% organic content, face and body waxing, microcurrent face lifts, microdermabrasion treatments, Skin Classic electro-dessication for minor skin anomalies.

Homes First, a local non-profit, has been providing healthy, safe, affordable rental homes to those who need them most for 27 years. We do this by partnering with Olympia Federal who has carried our mortgages on 37 properties. We also partner with local service providers who provide services to our tenants in scattered site housing. We strive to put as many people as possible into our homes/apartments. We believe success for everyone starts with having a home.

Generations credit union is a local credit union that focuses on solar and energy efficient lending.

Offut Lake Resort is a small family-owned campground near Tenino, WA, about 15 minutes south of Olympia. We offer The Lady of the Lake Public House, our lakeside restaurant and bar, cabins, RV and tent camping,dock fishing, boat rentals, fishing licenses, tackle and plenty of outdoor fun.
Our atmosphere is family-friendly and laid back. The resort lends itself to the tranquility of the lake by allowing electric motor boats only. The lake is open for fishing all year.

The Farmstead is magical place where goats have wings, pigs have polka dots, and the trees hug us back. We are a Grade A Goat Dairy specializing in cheese and yogurt. We also sell Heritage Breed whey fed pork by the half and whole share. Our farm builds community, grows strong people, and heals the land -- everyone has a place at our table. We are open to the public for events.