“Craft” is a movement. It’s about real people who use their talent to better their communities.
This is an unfolding story of entrepreneurs, educators, farmers, and leaders, bringing resources together to create prosperity. It begins in fields and orchards, catalyzes living wage jobs, revitalizes the former Olympia Beer brewery, and ends with a glass in hand and a vibrant economy.
While trips to wine country have been popular for years, how many times have you tasted—or learned much about—whiskey? We’ve got 4 reasons to love it.
Thinking back to growing up in Olympia, one memory stands the test of time – the Olympia Brewery. It was a time when you could count on smelling the unique, yeasty aroma while driving through Tumwater and still hear the whistle blow every afternoon at quitting time. The Olympia Brewery has always been part of this community, whether you are a beer drinker or not. Just take a drive around the area and you’ll see historic examples still standing, reminding us of these roots. Whether it’s the original brewery on the Deschutes… Read More
What is a college to do when an entire community has identified a need—and an opportunity—to build an educational program that will support the growth of one of the most exciting industries in existence? Do it. South Puget Sound Community College has always been dedicated to building workforce education that responds to the needs of the South Sound region. So when the Thurston Economic Development Council, City of Tumwater, and a collection of local craft beverage makers came together with us to identify that education was one of the gaps holding back this… Read More
