Category Archives: Member News
Apply now for Leadership Thurston County class of 2013
Do you know co-workers and friends who would like to join 450 LTC graduates who are currently making our community – and beyond – a great place to live, work and play? Leadership Thurston County (LTC) is currently accepting applications
Recession buster discount
Always Safe & Lock is pleased to announce a special price discount to businesses in downtown Olympia! $20 off any on-site service! FREE ESTIMATES! Always Safe & Lock is your one stop security shop in downtown Olympia. For more information
The focus group
Research gives a business the competitive edge. A focus group is one excellent way to collect data and fresh new ideas from customers and staff. Gather 10 to 12 people to “brainstorm on specific areas of your business.” To attain
The importance of buying local
Spend $100 locally, $62 stays right in your community Spend that same $100 in a national chain, only $42 stays in your community Spend that same $100 online, $0 is returned to your community Get your community out from behind
What is customer loyalty?
Customer loyalty is all about attracting the right customer, getting them to buy, buy often, buy in higher quantities and bring you even more customers. However, that focus is not how you build customer loyalty. You build loyalty by… Keeping
Customer loyalty
Trust + loyalty are the key ways to brand your business right through a recession. Having a solid brand strategy at the foundation of your business will help you succeed through lean times. That’s because, at the end of the
10 reasons to shop local
Give your community a reason to shop local in 2012! Let’s transform your community into a retail destination, draw traffic and encourage sales.Let’s aim to improve the economic health of your neighborhoods, your localities and your shopping corridors. Shopping local
Customer loyalty
Trust + loyalty are the key ways to brand your business right through a recession. Having a solid brand strategy at the foundation of your business will help you succeed through lean times. That’s because, at the end of the
Transit rolls with 2012 legislative session
Transit rolls with 2012 legislative session People working on or around the Capitol Campus, and those visiting during this year’s legislative session, have a number of options available to assist them with transportation and parking in the capital city. Intercity
Customers will pay more (if you treat them well)
I saw this statistic the other day and found it very interesting. – 68% of consumers say they will pay more for a product/service if they feel like they are getting a better customer service experience. – Harris Interactive, Consumer

