Events

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