I read that article when it was published and the first thing that came to mind was the Olympia Brewery.  See, my grandfather was a foreman there for many, many years.  Several major factors led to the fall of the brewery.  One of the more prevelant reasons was investing in the future.  The brewery rested on its laurels.  They didn't keep with the times and fell far behind in technological advances.  When the time came to compete and be profitable at the same time, the total cost of production was a limiting factor.  Why?  They didn't do anyting to make their lives easier.  Olympia is at a similar crossroads.  While I don't think the city is going to fall off the map, they have an opportunity.  An opportunity to get with the times.

The article is quite clear about who is easier to work with.  It made clear to me that Lacey is interested in growth while Olympia could really care less (otherwise you'd figure out your permit process).  I don't want Olympia to be easy in the sense that they bypass all checks (enviro, etc.).  But, I do wish they'd figure out if they are coming or going.  I live on the Westside between Cooper Point and 14th and I have to say, construction is happening!  From the corner of Kaiser and Mud Bay, to Kaiser and 14th, to Cooper Crest, to Walnut, to the land across from Goldcrest, construction is frenzied...