For the past two years, Forbes Magazine has ranked the Thurston County region as one of the top 10 places in the U.S. to do business. This year's eight-place ranking acknowledges favorable performance in cost of living, job growth, recreational and cultural opportunities and educational attainment.
In the last several years, Thurston County has noticed quite a dramatic shift in the regional diversification of its workforce. The professional services sector ranks as one of the leading components of industry. These include a solid anchor with technical internet and web design firms, and legal and consultant companies.
