Upcoming Chamber Foundation Events

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Upcoming Chamber Foundation Events

Visit ThurstonChamber.com and click on the Events Calendar for the latest regarding Chamber events.

A DAY OF CAREER EXPLORATION

forLife

Thurston County Students Explore Career Pathways

Calling all Students and Parents! The Thurston Chamber Foundation is launching Find Your Future 2022! Join us, FREE, to talk and listen to various industry professionals on all levels. Hear their stories of educational pathways, from graduation to the present day. Find out what classes you can take now to help further your future goals and ways you can gain extra credentials that you may want or need for your industry profession.

Find Your Future is a Thurston County Chamber Foundation program in partnership with Career Connect Washington, Griffin School District, North Thurston Public Schools, Olympia School District, Rainier School District, Rochester School District, Tumwater School District, Yelm Community Schools and New Market Skills Center.

Math for Life Expected to Engage more than 1,000 Students

April is national “Math Awareness Month.” To celebrate and engage our students and community around real-life math applications, the Thurston County Chamber Education Committee promotes our 11th annual Math for Life event for students in Griffin, Olympia, North Thurston, Tumwater, Yelm school districts, as well as private schools in Thurston County. In 2021, we had over 250 students participate in our virtual event!

WHEN: March 19, 9:00am to 1:00pm WHERE: Capital High School, 2707 Conger Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502

Find more information at: thurstonchamber.com/findyourfuture Businesses who would like to participate and support our community’s youth, please visit thurstonchamber.com/mathforlife to register or call (360) 357-3362.

Math for Life is a Foundation program in partnership with Griffin School District, Olympia School District, North Thurston Public Schools, Rainier School District, Rochester School District, Tumwater School District, Yelm Community Schools and New Market Skills Center.

WHEN: April 3 – April 16 WHERE: Thurston County Businesses. A map of participating businesses will be available in early 2022. Learn more at thurstonchamber.com/mathforlife

For a full list of Chamber Events, visit ThurstonChamber.com/Events

A NIGHTON THE TOWN

Save the Date for A Night on the Town in Shanghai

EVENT DATE CHANGE! On Friday, April 15, 2022, attendees of the Chamber Foundation’s signature fundraising event, A Night on the Town, will be ‘transported’ to Shanghai.

The evening kicks off with live, to-beannounced entertainment, includes a one-of-a-kind live auction and finishes with the much-anticipated after-party with exceptional musical performances.

WHEN: Friday, April 15, 6:00pm WHERE: The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake (Formerly Hotel RL Olympia)

Register today at: thurstonchamber.com/anott

We will observe Washington State Department of Health and Thurston County Public Health and Social Services' guidance at every event.

Join Us at Future of Work Summit & EXPO

Join the conversation about informing, developing and building pathways for career seekers of all ages at the Future of Work Summit and EXPO on May 4, 2022 at Great Wolf Lodge from 8:00am - 1:00pm.

Businesses Opportunities for training and reskilling within your company are necessary to create a successful pipeline of future employees to keep your business thriving. Learn how to create an on-the-job training program, plan and develop internships and apprenticeships as a recruitment strategy and develop externships for educators to provide a deeper understanding of your industry within our region.

Students and Educators Learn how to find and apply for apprenticeship and internship programs, connect with business leaders and meet other students and educators interested in career pathway development.

WHEN: May 4, 8:00am - 1:00pm WHERE: Great Wolf Lodge – Grand Mound, 20500 Old Hwy 99 SW, Centralia, WA 98531.

20th Annual Distinguished Leader Awards

The 20th Distinguished Leaders Awards celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake. The evening begins with a champagne and sparkling cider reception at 5:30 pm followed by dinner and program at 6:30 pm.

The Distinguished Leader Awards recognize leaders who demonstrate outstanding initiative, inspire others and make a significant impact that shines through their community support and involvement. Honorees are recognized through live and multimedia presentations.

Thank you to our Presenting Partner, TwinStar Credit Union for your commitment to community leadership.

For partnership opportunities, please call Alisha Blain-Warner at 360.357.8515 or email LTC@ ThurstonChamber.com.

WHEN: May 11, 5:30pm WHERE: The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake

Caught in the Lens

#Thankful inThurston

Keep up with the latest Chamber happenings – Ribbon Cuttings and our Thankful in Thurston campaign. Find more at the Thurston Chamber's Facebook page: facebook.com/ThurstonCountyChamber