Entrepreneurs

Black-owned businesses in Thurston County have often been more than just businesses—they’ve been vital spaces for community gathering, support, and survival, especially when access to services was limited elsewhere.

This is not intended to be a full database of all Black-owned businesses, but a collection of stories highlighting impact. Share your own stories below!

*See Trailblazing Pioneers to learn about Rebecca Howard, Olympia's first Black business owner