INVEST IN THURSTON COUNTY’S

ECONOMIC VITALITY PARTNERSHIP

INVESTOR BROCHURE

CREATING PROSPERITYIN THURSTON COUNTY

ABOUT THE THURSTON EDCSince 1982, the Thurston EconomicDevelopment Council has worked tocultivate a diverse and sustainable economy in Thurston County. As a privatenon-profit organization governed by a 25member board of directors, the focus of the Thurston EDC is to foster a framework that creates economic opportunities forbusinesses and families, and builds theprosperity of our community.

With a focus on recruitment that drivesinvestment into the county, andcarefully-chosen technical assistanceprograms that support local businesses, theEDC is at the helm of a holistic andcommunity-wide effort to generate wealth inthe region.

HOW WE SERVE THE COMMUNITYThe ThurstonEDC is the lead designatedeconomic development agency for Thurston County. We represent the County and localbusinesses on a number of statewide,national and international issues. At theheart of the EDC’s work are three mainprinciples:• RECRUIT investment and employmentopportunities to the region,• RETAIN existing local businesses andbuild new ones by providing technicalassistance and advocacy, and• EXPAND operational capacity for localemployers by providing them with newmarket opportunities.

The EDC does much of its work throughpartnerships with local chambers of commerce, municipalities, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, private investors and citizens. From these alliances, the EDC successfully attracts newindustries and businesses.

HOW WE SERVE OUR INVESTORSOne of our primary goals as anorganization is to serve the needs of thebusinesses that invest in the ThurstonEDC. Their investment is the lifeblood ofour organization and we could not do theimportant work we do in our communitywithout their support.

We create a platform as businessadvocates, providing feedback andanalysis to elected officials andgovernment on behalf of the localbusiness community. We host delegations,events and conferences and createtechnical reports and white papers thatprovide up-to-the-minute economicinformtion for investors, so they can usedata to make sound decisions for thefuture of their businesses. And we give ourinvestors an opportunity to help us crafteconomic activities and policies thatfurther our mission and create wealth inour community. In short, we ensure thework that we do will support our investorbusinesses so they can thrive and grow.

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIESTHAT SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH

Our programs are designed to provide comprehensive services that support business growth and ensure thediversity of our local economy:

• Workforce Development• Site Location Assistance and Data Resources• Community and Networking Events• Innovation Partnership Zone• Thurston County Economic Alliance (TCEA)• Center for Business & Innovation (CB&I)

• ScaleUp Training Series• SCORE• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)• Thurston Investment Network (ThINk)• Washington Center for Women in Business (WCWB)• Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center

(PTAC)• South Thurston Economic Development Initiative

(STEDI)• Continuing professional education & certificates

CB&I SERVES OVER

1100CLIENTS EACH YEAR

8:1LEVERAGE RATIO

private investment into our organization is leveraged into total operational dollars

Each $1 in orgnizational income generates $20 of economic impact in Thurston County

Our goal is to ensurethat the localeconomy serveseveryone, so thatfamilies in ThurstonCounty have accessto jobs andopportunities andbusinesses inThurston County havethe supportsystems necessaryfor them to innovateand grow.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIESIN THE THURSTON EDC By investing in the EDC

you support theorganizations and

activities that ensure the vitality of Thurston

County’s economy. This investment contributes

to the long-term success of your own business and those of your customers.

PRINCIPAL INVESTOR - $10,000

MAJORINVESTOR - $7,500

CORPORATE INVESTOR - $5,000

PARTICIPANT INVESTOR - $2,500

ASSOCIATE INVESTOR - $1,000

PRIMARYINVESTOR - $500

Continued support of the Thurston EDC staff to allow us to facilitate economic growth in our region.

On-boarding orientation to address your specific needs and interests.

Opportunity to partipiate in the Thurston Community Economic Alliance (TCEA) focus groupsSubscription to Thurston EDC Newsletter, Economic Insider

Invitations to Thurston EDC and CB&I events

Priority site location and permitting asistance

Listing on Thurston EDC website

Full access to the resources and programs of the CB&I

Special recognition at all four signature EDC events

Participate in critical stategy groups

Number of complementary admissions to EDC events

8 to all EDC events

4 to all EDC events

2 to all EDC events

2 to two EDC events

2 to one EDC event

Qualified to serve on Thurston EDC Board of Directors

Number of annual reserved Bronze Sponsorships included for EDC signature event(s) of your choosing

2 1 1Direct link to your business website added to Thurston EDC website inves-tor listing

Key banner placement at each EDC eventListing with brief business description on the EDC websiteSpecial visual recognition at all EDC eventsReserved table for 8 at each EDC event

First privilege to sponsor key events

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INVESTOR APPLICATION

INVESTOR LEVELI would like to partner as an investor in the Thurston Economic Development Council; please sign me up at the following level:

Primary Investor ($500)

Associate Investor ($1000)

Participant Investor ($2500)

I have enclosed my annual payment with this form

Corporate Investor ($5000)

Major Investor ($7500)

Principal Investor ($10,000)

Please invoice my company

Quarterly Invoice Annual Invoice

Signature Date

Please mail or email this completed form to:ATNN: New InvestorThurston Economic Development Council4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503ameade@thurstonedc.com

Thank you for your investment in the ThurstonEDC. If you have questions about your investorbenefits, please feel free to contact;Aslan Meade, Business & Investor RelationsManager, ameade@thurstonedc.com or360.464.6054

PRINCIPAL INVESTORSBusiness ExaminerHeritage BankMAJOR INVESTORSLucky Eagle Casino

CORPORATE INVESTORSAccess the USACapital Medical CenterColumbia BankDiamond Technologies IncFASTSIGNSH2O Jet IncJ Robertson and CompanyNisqually Red Wind CasinoSCJ Alliance

PARTICIPANT INVESTORSGary AndrewsExpress Employment ProfessionalsHarlequin ProductionsOlympia Federal SavingsPhillips Burgess Law PLLCStraderHallett PSTAGS Awards & SpecialtiesThurston CountyChamber of CommerceASSOCIATE INVESTORS94.5 ROXYAllen T Miller Law OfficeBrightwire Networks LLCCallison’s IncCapitol City PressColdwell Banker EvergreenOlympic RealtyCrown Cork & SealEarth Friendly ProductsEdward Jones, Jeff KoppEiesnhower & Carlson PLLCFairchild Record Search LtdFORMA ConstructionGHB InsuranceGreen Realty GroupHarbor Wholesale GroceryHotel RLImageSourceIndian Summer Golf & County ClubJessica Jensen Law PSKaufman Construction& Development IncKidder MathewsKPFF Consulting EngineersLeadership Thurston CountyMatson & AssociatesNavigate Financial

North Thurston Public SchoolsOC & GC Holdings LLCOlympia Master BuildersOlympia Orthopaedic Associates PLLCOlympia Symphony OrchestraPanoramaPardiman ProductionsPhysicians of Southwest WashingtonPrime LocationsProvidence Health SystemsPuget Sound EnergyRalph LovelaceRHD Enterprises IncRob Rice HomesRSS ManagementSaint Martin’s UniversitySatsop Business Park/Port of Grays HarborSingle Handed ConsultingSquaxin Island Tribe TourismStormans IncSunset Air IncThe Creative OfficeThe Rants GroupThurston First BankThurston Regional Planning CouncilTwinStar Credit UnionVirgil Adams Real EstateWalker PhotographyWashington Business BankWolf Haven InternationalWSECU

PRIMARY INVESTORSAdvance Equipment CompanyAlaffiaB&R Sales IncBank of the PacificBean Gentry Wheeler & Peternell PLLCBetschart Electric Company IncBowen Properties LLCByrne & Company WealthManagementCabinets by TrivonnaClarus Eye Center (dba Aurora Lasik)Commercial Property ServicesCommunity Action Fund of SouthPuget SoundDaniels-Brown CommunicationsDesco Audio & VideoEdwards Family TrustEmTech LLCEucon CorporationGenerations Credit Union

Gibbs & OlsonHardel Mutual Plywood CorporationHatton Godat PantierHometown Property ManagementHummingbird ScientificIntercity TransitKMB ArchitectsLacey GlassLacey South SoundChamber of CommerceLOTT Clean Water AllianceMcSwain & Company PSMJR DevelopmentMorningsideMPH Holdings LLCMSGS ArchitectsNexgen Energy Systems IncNorthwest InfraredO Bee Credit UnionOlympia School DistrictOlympia Supply CompanyOwens Davies PSPacific DisposalPacific Mountain WorkforceDevelopment CouncilPeople, Pets and VetsPrairie HotelRelyLocal-OlympiaScott Homes IncSouth Sound SolarThe Evergreen State CollegeThurstonTalkThurston County TitleTumwater Chamber of CommerceVanessa Herzog, Lee & AssociatesVine Street InvestorsVisitor & Convention BureauWest Olympia Business AssociationYelm Chamber of CommerceZoe Juice Bar

COMMUNITY INVESTMENTPARTNERSCity of LaceyCity of OlympiaCity of TeninoCity of TumwaterCity of YelmPort of OlympiaThurston CountyWashington StateDepartment of CommerceSouth Puget Sound Community College

THURSTON EDC INVESTORS

RECRUIT RETAIN EXPANDThe Thurston Economic Development Councilis the lead designated economic developmentagency for Thurston County, and in that rolerepresents the County on a number of statewide,national and international issues. Since 1982, wehave provided the entire community with through,analysis and input on the importace of an economically vibrant community.

CONTACT USThurston Economic Development Council4220 6th Ave Se Lacey, WA 98503P: 360.754.6320F: 360.407.3980W: www.thurstonedc.com