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Port of Olympia invites applicants for Citizens Advisory Committee alternates
The Port of Olympia Commission is seeking applicants for two alternates to the Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee. When a regular committee member cannot complete their term, the Commission appoints an alternate to assume that term as a regular
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9 companies doing social media right: tips for your success
From time to time, the ODA staff takes webinars to further our education. This will be the first installment of a series to pass on that information to the community. Most webinars are business-related. If you have any questions or
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Swantown Boatworks receives Certified Leadership Clean Boatyard Award
Clean Boating Foundation recognizes outstanding commitment to environmental responsibility. The Clean Boating Foundation has awarded its Certified Leadership Clean Boatyard award to Swantown Boatworks, which is owned and operated by the Port of Olympia. Earlier this year, the boatyard was
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10 customer feedback questions you need to ask yourself
Lots of organizations invest a lot of time, money and effort in getting customer feedback. I think that lots of organizations waste lots of time, money and effort in getting customer feedback. Why? They ask the wrong questions, they ask
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Arrests made in graffiti cases
The City of Olympia fights graffiti In the weeks leading up to May 1, 2012, buildings in downtown Olympia and the westside were victims of a rash of graffiti. City Hall, on 4th Avenue, was among the buildings targeted. Much
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Apply for Leadership Thurston County
Still time to apply! There is still time to APPLY for the Leadership Thurston County class of 2013. Join over 450 informed, connected LTC graduates who are making Thurston County a great place to live, work and play. LTC is
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Drive to Deliver
Introducing Olympia’s only all-out, no holds barred, lunch ’til late-night delivery service! Drive to Deliver is a brand new delivery service for the Olympia area. If we can order it, pick it up and it will fit in a car,
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Harlequin offers improvisation acting class for students
Harlequin Productions is now accepting registrations for a new spring acting class on improvisation fundamentals. The class, for students 13 to 19 years old, runs for four consecutive Saturdays beginning May 12. Accomplished South Sound actor Christian Doyle will be
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Olympia city employee receives award
Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year Amy Stull, Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Olympia Police Department, was awarded the Sandy Richards Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year award for 2011. The award was given by the Washington State Crime
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Governor Hotel announces opening of first phase room renovation plan
The Governor Hotel is opening for guest stays the first phase of a multi-phase room renovation plan. The all new grand king rooms and suites will feature amenities not available in the local marketplace and include 46-inch flat screen TVs,
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