BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:August Forum and BIPOC Business EXPO: Preserving the Past\, Investing in the Future DESCRIPTION:The Thurston County Chamber invites business and community members to its August Forum on Wednesday\, August 12\, featuring Olympia Tumwater Foundation Executive Director Todd Cutts\, who will present "Olympia Tumwater Foundation: Preserving the Past\, Investing in the Future."Drawing on the Foundation's strategic vision\, Cutts will share how the organization is honoring the Schmidt family legacy while preserving the natural beauty\, historic significance\, and cultural heritage of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. His presentation will explore the Foundation's history\, its role as a regional leader in historic preservation and environmental education\, and its vision for ensuring these treasured community assets continue to inspire future generations.Attendees will learn about the rich history of the land that is now Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, the Foundation's ongoing stewardship efforts\, and plans for the future\, including the proposed History & Nature Center\, which will expand opportunities for visitors of all ages to connect with the area's natural environment and remarkable history.Cutts will also introduce Friends of the Falls\, a new community initiative that will invite residents\, businesses\, and supporters to play an active role in preserving and enhancing Tumwater Falls for generations to come.\n\nPrior to the luncheon\, guests are invited to attend the BIPOC Business Expo from 11:00 am to noon\, showcasing local BIPOC-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The expo offers attendees an opportunity to connect with local business owners\, discover products and services\, and celebrate the diversity of Thurston County's business community.\n\nThank you to this month's forum sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor event information or questions\, please contact Jessica Houchin\, Operations and Events Coordinator\, at 360.357.3362 or email jhouchin@thurstonchamber.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Thurston County Chamber invites business and community members to its August Forum on Wednesday\, August 12\, featuring Olympia Tumwater Foundation \;Executive Director Todd Cutts\, who will present "\;Olympia Tumwater Foundation: Preserving the Past\, Investing in the Future."\;

Drawing on the Foundation'\;s strategic vision\, Cutts will share how the organization is honoring the Schmidt family legacy while preserving the natural beauty\, historic significance\, and cultural heritage of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. His presentation will explore the Foundation'\;s history\, its role as a regional leader in historic preservation and environmental education\, and its vision for ensuring these treasured community assets continue to inspire future generations.

Attendees will learn about the rich history of the land that is now Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, the Foundation'\;s ongoing stewardship efforts\, and plans for the future\, including the proposed History &\; Nature Center\, which will expand opportunities for visitors of all ages to connect with the area'\;s natural environment and remarkable history.

Cutts will also introduce Friends of the Falls\, a new community initiative that will invite residents\, businesses\, and supporters to play an active role in preserving and enhancing Tumwater Falls for generations to come.



Prior to the luncheon\, guests are invited to attend the BIPOC Business Expo from 11:00 am to noon\, showcasing local BIPOC-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The expo offers attendees an opportunity to connect with local business owners\, discover products and services\, and celebrate the diversity of Thurston County'\;s business community.



Thank you to this month'\;s forum sponsors:










For event information or questions\, please contact Jessica Houchin\, Operations and Events Coordinator\, at 360.357.3362 or email jhouchin@thurstonchamber.com

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