Public invited to community forum on DEI in Economic Development 

EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in collaboration with the City of Snohomish, Snohomish Chamber of Commerce, and the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association, is hosting the IDEA Forum (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) on April 11, 2024.   Sponsored by Community Transit, The IDEA Forum aims to ignite dialogue and action concerning the significance of diversity, equity, and […]

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin set to deliver state of the city March 21

Everett, Wash., March 12, 2024—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin will deliver her annual State of the City address next Thursday, March 21, at the at the Everett Mall located at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. Franklin’s address will be the centerpiece at the 2024 State of the City event, where she will highlight ongoing initiatives and […]

Economic Alliance shares forecast for Snohomish County, presents awards

TULALIP—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County shared its economic forecast and presented five awards to key community members at its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 21, at Tulalip Resort and Casino. The event kicked off with a networking lunch in the resort’s gorgeous Orca Ballroom before Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO, took the stage […]

Daniel Tappana is new Business Retention and Expansion Coordinator for EASC

EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Tappana as its new Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Coordinator. Tappana brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in economic development and business growth strategies to the EASC team. His appointment is effective March 4, 2024. “Economic […]

Transportation update: Lynnwood Light Rail and Swift Orange Line

EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Coffee Chat event with local leaders on February 6 to discuss key transportation projects within Snohomish County, including the Lynnwood Link Extension, offering an update on developments shaping the county’s transportation landscape. The event was hosted by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO of the Economic Alliance, […]

Public invited to Economic Alliance’s Transportation Update coffee chat

EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announces the upcoming virtual event, Coffee Chats: Snohomish County Transportation Update on February 6. Community members are invited to join for a comprehensive update on transportation projects, focused on highlighting Sound Transit’s progress on the Lynnwood Link Extension. The event, moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]

Public invited to virtual Coffee Chat on Future Workforce Needs and Upskilling Strategies 

EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host its next Coffee Chats episode, Future Ready Workforce: Strategies for Upskilling, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This virtual event will feature industry experts discussing the evolving workforce landscape and essential skills for future success.  Moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]

Port of Everett discuss boundary enlargement in EASC coffee chat

EVERETT, Wash., April 9, 2024—Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber joined Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County, for a Coffee Chat on April 9 to discuss an August ballot measure to expand the existing boundary of the port district. In a historic action on Dec. 19, 2023, the Port of […]

Hundreds of students explored careers in healthcare with ECHO Tour

EVERETT—Approximately 600 students from 24 Snohomish County high schools are gaining hands-on exposure to healthcare careers by in-field professionals in the county’s first Exploring Careers & Healthcare Opportunities (ECHO) work-based learning tour that began on Monday, March 18, at Everett Community College. “I like the specializing of everything, and the time is good; the sessions […]

Economic Alliance Snohomish County Annual Meeting on February 21

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce its Economic Forecast & Annual Meeting, a convergence of minds, ambition, and foresight as we forecast and redefine the economic future for Snohomish County. The event is a collaborative effort with Banner Bank, The Boeing Company, Alaska Airlines, and Herald Media.  The event will take place […]