Upcoming Trainings & Events

Washington APEX Accelerator

Local Procurement Symposium 2026 - Thurston County

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

February 19, 2026

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No Fee

Thurston Economic Development Council and Thurston County Chamber of Commerce are proud to invite you to the Local Procurement Symposium 2026 - Thurston County. Come to find networking opportunities with local government agencies and prime government contractors, and learn about contracting resources available to help your business grow.

Innovation and Technology Track: Learn how innovative firms protect intellectual property, and more

Subcontractor Track: Learn about subcontracting opportunities with prime contractors

2-Minute Elevator Pitch: Pitch your business, agency, or resource in front of the audience. Sign up is first-come first-served on the day of event.


Invited Agencies:

  • North Thurston Public Schools
  • Intercity Transit
  • City of Tumwater
  • Thurston County
  • City of Lacey
  • City of Yelm
  • City of Olympia
  • Tumwater School District
  • LOTT - Lacey Olympia Tumwater Thurston Clean Water Alliance
  • SPSCC
  • Timberland Regional Libraries
  • The Evergreen State College


Invited Prime Contractors:

  • FORMA
  • Mortenson
  • Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc.
  • Absher

Contact for More Information:

Grady Smith

gsmith@thurstonedc.com