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Pre-registration is currently closed, a limited number of walk ins are available at the door.

We invite the community to our March Forum for an inside look at the national, regional, and local real estate trends driving economic growth. With development playing a key role in business expansion, job creation, and community vitality, this discussion will uncover what’s next for Thurston County—and a first-hand preview of the new South Sound Commerce Center planned for Tumwater.

Join industry leaders on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Norman Worthington Center, Saint Martin’s University, for a dynamic, interview-style conversation moderated by the Port of Olympia.

Our featured guest, Travis Hale, Seattle Partner at Panattoni Development Company, brings a wealth of experience, with over 4.5 million square feet of projects currently under construction across Washington and Oregon. A Pierce County native, Travis grew up in the South Sound and now lives in Gig Harbor with his wife and two daughters. Recognized as NAIOP’s (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) President of the Year, he has played a key role in shaping commercial real estate development in the region.

Why Attend?

Commercial real estate development plays a critical role in fostering economic opportunities by providing a platform for business growth, job creation, and community vibrancy. The discussion will cover:

•    National, regional, and local real estate trends impacting Thurston County.

•    The role of real estate development in supporting small and light manufacturing industries.

•    Investing in Thurston County and the South Sound Commerce Center: Insight into Panattoni’s proposed development within the Port of Olympia’s New Market Industrial Campus in Tumwater.

•    Challenges municipalities face with budget constraints and how development contributes to long-term economic sustainability.

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