Thurston Economic Development Council Events

Wednesday May 7 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

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Intro to Business Live Webinar

Start your entrepreneurial journey with confidence! This no-cost course offers the essentials you need to launch a successful business. Youâll learn key elements of business success, the basics of business planning, and how startups can obtain capital. Whether you have ......More

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Thursday May 8 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Military Makers Workshop: Small Hardbound Book

THIS CLASS IS ONLY FOR MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey that combines tradition, innovation, and boundless (yet hardbound) imagination! Youâll learn about materials, measurements, tools, tricks and more to cre......More

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Thursday May 15 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

BASICS: Intro to Sewing Machines

This class runs about 1.5-2 hours and covers basic safety and operations of sewing machines. This will provide the basic information needed to be certified on using a sewing machine at the Lacey MakerSpace. For more in-depth project based hands-on instruction, we offer ......More

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Sunday May 18 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Intro to Tool Sharpening

Tool Sharpening Basics: Knives and Scissors Keep your tools sharp and ready to use! In this hands-on class, youâll learn the fundamentals of sharpening a pair of scissors or a non-serrated knife using professional equipment, including the Tormek T-4 sharpening system. W......More

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Thursday May 22 7:30am - 4:30pm PDT

Great Wolf Lodge, 20500 Old Hwy 99 SW, Grand Mound, WA, 98531, United States

Washington State: INSPIRE Women's Business Conference 2025

âOn May 22nd, 2025, the INSPIRE Womenâs Business conference has moved to the Great Wolf Lodge for more space due to the success and impact it had in 2024! We are excited to add a couple of new things to the agenda while keeping the main focus on women in business. We wa......More

Great Wolf Lodge, 20500 Old Hwy 99 SW, Grand Mound, WA, 98531, United States

Friday May 23 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Intro to Chisel Sharpening

Tool Sharpening Basics: ChiselsKeep your tools sharp and ready to use! In this hands-on class, youâll learn the fundamentals of sharpening a chisel using the Worksharp ws3000 and the Tormek T4 System. What Youâll Learn:â The basics of tool sharpening safetyâ Proper shar......More

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Wednesday May 28 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Webinar

Are You Ready to Export? Featuring WA State Department of Agriculture

Are You Ready to Export? Partners in Exporting 2025 SeriesWednesday Webinar with SBA Seattle District is an ongoing series of free, virtual, webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners. On the fourth Wednesday of each month is Are You Ready to Export? featuring conversations with different members of the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT). For 2025, the focus will be Partners in Exporting: how WEOT agencies collaboratively work together along with other organizations to support Washington businesses to sell their goods and services internationally Â This MonthIf you are a food or ag business join this webinar to learn about the collaboration and partnership of WSDA and SBDC. In this âAre You Ready to Export Partnershipâ webinar, trade specialists from WSDA and international business advisorâs from SBDC with discuss the work that they do for Washington State food and ag businesses. â WSDAâs continual partnership with SBDCâ Trade Missions to support Washington beverage suppliers These FREE programs and services are available to food and agricultural businesses in Washington State, and you will learn how we are all working together for your business to help you expand internationally. Â Julie Johnson | Export Development and Outreach Trade Specialist, WSDA Julie Johnson is an export development and outreach trade specialist for the Washington State Department of Agricultureâs International Marketing Program. In this capacity Julie covers the state in working with new-to-export and new-to-market Ag companies to become export-ready. She helps to identify and provide resources to Washington companies and does the programâs company recruitment and outreach, resource referral, and market identification. Julie has been in the program since 2012 and studied at Western Washington University. Zachary Garza | International Trade Specialist, WSDA Zachary Garza is an international trade specialist for the Washington State Department of Agricultureâs International Marketing Program. In this capacity, he serves as a key resource for Washington-based companies, supporting their expansion into global markets. His expertise spans a diverse range of regions, including Latin America, Japan, and Europe, and encompasses a variety of commodities, such as tree fruit, potatoes, and onions. Zachary joined the program in 2017 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the School of Business and Management at Vanguard University. Elisa Daun | International Trade Specialist, WSDA Elisa is an international trade specialist for the Washington State Department of Agricultureâs International Marketing Program. Elisa joined WSDA in 2017 and is based in Seattle. Her regional responsibility is western Washington and internationally she covers China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Canada. She is the industry liaison for dairy products, seafood, distilled spirits, and nursery products. Allan Peterson | International Trade Advisor, SBDC Allan Peterson was a vital part of the International Trade advisor development for Washington SBDC and the ability to travel to international markets and introduce Washington companies to buyers. He was the founder of the Artisan Craft Distilling Institute and has 26 years of management experience in chain drugstore operations. Christy Mastin | International Trade Advisor, SBDC Christy Mastin joined the Washington SBDC in 2022, bringing nearly a decade of experience as an international sales representative for a family-owned company. With expertise across multiple areas of international trade and a strong background in lendingâparticularly focused on agribusiness loans. â When: May 28, 2025Time: 10:00 â 11:00 amRegister HereFor more information, contact: SBA Seattle District Office 206.553.7310

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Wednesday June 4 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

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Intro to Business Live Webinar

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Thursday June 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Military Makers Workshop: Small Hardbound Book

Lacey MakerSpace, 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Wednesday June 25 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Webinar

Are You Ready to Export? Featuring WUSATA

Are You Ready to Export? Partners in Exporting 2025 SeriesWednesday Webinar with SBA Seattle District is an ongoing series of free, virtual, webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners. On the fourth Wednesday of each month is Are You Ready to Export? featuring conversations with different members of the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT). For 2025, the focus will be Partners in Exporting: how WEOT agencies collaboratively work together along with other organizations to support Washington businesses to sell their goods and services internationally This MonthThis event will highlight Western United States Agricultural Trade Associationâs (WUSATA) partnership with Washington State Department of Agricultureâs â International Marketing Program and how they work together to create obtainable trade opportunities to small agribusinesses in Washington State through In-Bound Foreign Buyers Missions and Outbound Trade Shows/Missions for U.S. AG Exporters and Domestic Trade Shows which attract Foreign Buyers. WUSATA receives their primary funding from the USDAâs Market Access Program which allows them to provide their participants access to promotional activities, market intelligence, and 50% reimbursement for international marketing expenses. â Kelsey Anderson | Engagement Executive, WUSATA Kelsey started at the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator in August 2022. She transitioned to the role of Engagement Executive, responsible for overseeing Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington in January 2024. Coming from a small town in Iowa, Kelsey already harbors a deep admiration for small farmers and agribusinesses. She finds immense satisfaction in her work at WUSATA, facilitating export guidance, forging connections with foreign buyers, and enhancing international marketing budgets. Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) WUSATA is an independent non-profit that utilizes close ties with our Member States (13 Western State Departments of Agriculture, as well as the territorial departments in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide a broad bandwidth of resources. Their Mission is to Increase International Growth of Western Agribusinesses by providing Financial Support, Export Readiness, and Business Development Services. WUSATA programs which support food and agricultural exports are designed to help businesses to Learn, Connect, and Compete. Julie Johnson | Export Development and Outreach Trade Specialist, WSDA Julie Johnson is an export development and outreach trade specialist for the Washington State Department of Agricultureâs International Marketing Program. In this capacity Julie covers the state in working with new-to-export and new-to-market Ag companies to become export-ready. She helps to identify and provide resources to Washington companies and does the programâs company recruitment and outreach, resource referral, and market identification. Julie has been in the program since 2012 and studied at Western Washington University. Washington State Department of Agricultureâs â International Marketing Program WSDAâs International Marketing Program supports the health and viability of Washingtonâs food and agricultural businesses. WSDA facilitates buyer-seller connections, deliver resources and continually advocate for global market access. They are uniquely positioned to promote communication and collaboration so WSDA consistently serves industry needs through their services: Events and Activities, Matching Buyers with Sellers, Searchable Database of Food and Agriculture Suppliers, Export Finance Resources, Marketing Resources. â When: June 25, 2025Time: 10:00 â 11:00 amRegister HereFor more information, contact: SBA Seattle District Office 206.553.7310

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BASICS: Intro to Sewing Machines

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Washington State: INSPIRE Women's Business Conference 2025

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Are You Ready to Export? Featuring WA State Department of Agriculture

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Military Makers Workshop: Small Hardbound Book

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