Lacey is a great place to locate or expand a business for a variety of reasons:

• Lacey is conveniently located off I-5, next to the state capital of Olympia, just 5 miles west of the Port of Olympia, and 26 miles south of Tacoma; 64 miles south of Seattle, and 118 miles north of Portland.
• Lacey offers unique & specialized business districts.
• Thurston County area has a highly educated workforce of more than 130,000.
• Lacey is home to the Lacey MakerSpace, a non-profit providing community access to high tech fabrication tools and training
• Lacey is home to the following colleges and universities:
  • Saint Martin’s University
  • South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus
  • and nearby is Evergreen State College

Learn more about the City’s business environment & culture:

To learn more about why Lacey is a premier destination for new businesses and established businesses looking to expand, visit the Economic Development website.

• Business Friendly 
• Business Data – including demographic information
• Education
• Location
• Business Incentives
• Available Properties
• Taxes and Fees

Community Partnerships

Lacey partners with the Thurston Economic Development Council and Lacey South Sound Chamber on building a strong local economy where businesses thrive.