With the arrival of COVID-19 to Thurston County, health and safety became an immediate public concern, but on the heels of rapid changes concerning safety were nearly simultaneous economic impacts. An equally rapid response followed, with residents, organizations, and government alike rallying around small businesses, and at the center of that support has been the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC).
“We are thrilled to welcome new businesses to our area,” says Blaine Land, executive director for the Lacey South Sound Chamber. “We are excited to see the tremendous growth in Lacey and the South Sound.”