The Thurston Economic Development Council in partnership with NAIOP, is hosting the 17th Annual South Sound Real Estate Forum on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
This is your chance to learn about the latest data and trends shaping our local market, from commercial and residential spaces to retail and industrial properties. Thurston County is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, and this forum will dive into what’s driving that growth and what’s coming next.
The South Sound Real Estate Forum is a great opportunity to network with other professionals, share ideas, and connect with people who are just as passionate about our region as you are.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Buffet lunch and time to reconnect with peers
- Spotlight on “Moving Dirt” projects shaping Thurston County
- A featured presentation on the Tumwater Brewery Redevelopment project
- Keynote Speaker Mitch Dietz, owner of Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty
- A solution-oriented panel discussion, “Getting to YES on Housing,” moderated by Amy Harding, Executive Vice President of Kidder Mathews, with panelists:
- Rick Walk, City Manager, City of Lacey
- Carrie Whisler, Senior Vice President & Chief Credit Officer, Olympia Federal Savings
- Meg Martin, Director of Integrative Services, Interfaith Works
- Leatta Dahlhoff, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Tumwater
- Rob Rice, Developer & Owner, Rob Rice Homes
