Submitted by Thurston Economic Development Council
Since 1985, the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) has honored local businesses and celebrated the role they play in supporting the economic health of our region. Nominations are now open for the Thurston EDC’s annual Business Awards –awards that celebrate business and community excellence in Thurston County.
There are five categories including New Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Large Business of the Year and Agricultural Business of the Year. The Agricultural Business of the Year is a new category open to farmers, ranchers, and processors. All nominated businesses must be located within Thurston County.
Nominations opened on March 25 and will close on April 5, 2019. Submissions may be anonymous.
The EDC will announce the winners at the Thurston Economic Development Council Gala on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club. Tickets to the Gala are available here.
WHO: Thurston Economic Development Council
WHAT: 34th Annual Business Awards
WHEN: Nominations open March 25, 2019, through April 5, 2019
WHERE: Click here for the nomination form.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Holly House at HHouse@thurstonedc.com
About the Thurston Economic Development Council and Center for Business & Innovation:
The Thurston Economic Development Council has been supporting a strong economy in Thurston County since 1982 with a mission to create a dynamic and sustainable economy that supports the values of the people who live and work in Thurston County. At the foundation of the work we do are three main principles: recruit, retain, and expand.
We work to maintain the health of local businesses by offering technical assistance and providing advocacy on their behalf. We present market opportunities to Thurston County employers, providing support for them to expand their operations. We actively attract investment and employment opportunities into our region through outreach, promotion and trade missions.