About the Chamber
We are Passionate About Tumwater
Who We Are, What We Do.
“Tumwater is the place where history begins for the great state of Washington. Our city was founded in 1845 as “New Market”, the first American community north of the Columbia.
Our Chamber office is conveniently located near I-5 and open 5 days a week. Office hours are 8:30-4:30pm Monday thru Friday. It is our desire to be a community resource for visitors as well as businesses of the Tumwater Area.
At the Tumwater Chamber, we are as passionate about the future of business as we are in the strength of our history.
Tumwater is at an important point in its history as the community faces challenging economic growth issues. It is only through collaborative efforts that we can address and create strategies that successfully meet those challenges.
When organizations like the Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Economic Development Council, Port of Olympia, Tumwater Chamber, and the City of Tumwater come together, we can support a finically viable city, embrace and explore diversity in business and growth opportunities, while creating a sustainable, livable, and inviting community.”
The First community north of the Columbia River.
Historical Tumwater is located between Seattle and Portland on Interstate-5, serving the traveler with a central location for exploring Puget Sound and all its beauty, including Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, Pacific Ocean beaches, and the Olympic Peninsula and rain forest.
With a population of 16,710 this friendly community boasts nine parks and playgrounds, a golfing range and municipal golf course, athletic clubs, and the Tumwater Timberland Library.
Two fire stations provide emergency services and public education. Paramedics staff Medic 5, one of the four County Advanced Life Support units.
The police department has an active Police Reserve, an Explorer program, and participates in the County Narcotics task Force (TNT).
The Tumwater School District is the third largest district in Thurston County, and higher education is served by nearby community, state and private colleges.
Residents are well-served by the Tumwater medical community, with many outstanding private practices, clinics and health care professionals, and nearby hospitals.
Senior citizens contribute to our community spirit. Diversified living styles afford the highest quality of living in attractive settings from manufactured housing parks and apartment living, to retirement homes offering a variety of lifestyles from independent apartment living to meal and housekeeping services. Tumwater Old Town Center and professional organizations provide many varied senior services.
Various military establishments and the business community have a good relationship. Communication and cooperation among civilian and military populations are excellent. Many community residents are retired or active-service people.
