Thurston Economic Development Council Events

Wednesday December 3 through December 5

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, 20500 Old Highway 99 Southwest, Centralia, WA, 98531, United States

Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation EXPO

The Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo is presented in partnership with the five economic development organizations of the Pacific Mountain Workforce Region: Greater Grays Harbor Inc.Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyMason County Economic Development CouncilPac......More

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, 20500 Old Highway 99 Southwest, Centralia, WA, 98531, United States

Friday December 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST

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Sustainability, Business and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series | Protecting Your Business and Your People: Continuity Planning for Natural Disasters

“Business Continuity for Natural Disasters” is a practical and engaging session designed to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. Led by Jackie LaVerne, the session covers essential steps of continuity planning, including: Identifying critical functionsPreparing employeesEstablishing communication strategiesPracticing response drillsUsing real-world examples like Hurricane Maria, the presentation emphasizes resilience, employee support, and community collaboration. Attendees leave with actionable tools, local and national resources, and a renewed commitment to safeguarding their operations and people. Recommended ResourcesBooks Business Continuity and Risk Management: Essentials of Organizational Resilience – Kurt J. Engemann & Douglas M. HendersonThe Disaster Recovery Handbook: A Step-by-Step Plan to Ensure Business Continuity and Protect Vital Operations, Facilities, and Assets – Michael Wallace & Lawrence WebberEmergency Management for Business and Industry: A Guide to Developing a Disaster Recovery Plan – Thomas E. DrabekToolkits & Guides FEMA Continuity Resource ToolkitReady.gov Business Continuity Planning GuideWashington State SBDC Disaster Assistance ToolkitThurston County Emergency Management Plans Speaker Bio: Jacqueline Elizabeth LaVerneJackie LaVerne is the Emergency Management Program Specialist at The Evergreen State College, where she leads campus-wide emergency preparedness efforts and manages the CERT program. With over 30 years of experience in emergency management, including military service and specialized training in Homeland Security Emergency Management, Jackie brings deep expertise in disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, and public safety education. She is a certified trainer in: First Aid/CPR+AEDStop the BleedOpioid Overdose PreventionJackie actively supports regional preparedness through her work with EMGWA, WASEMA, and the Washington State Disaster Reserves, and is passionate about building resilient communities through inclusive, hands-on training and collaborative planning. When: December 5, 2025Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pmRegister HereFor more information, contact: Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Transformational Change (CELTC) 360.867.6827

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Wednesday January 7 9:00am - 10:00am PST

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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. You’ll 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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