Economic Alliance of Snohomish County database will identify economic trends

Snohomish County, Wash. – The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC) is developing a business retention and expansion (BRE) tool that will be shared with Snohomish County and local cities to support the region’s economic growth and trends. Matt Smith, the Director of Industry and Resource Development at EASC, says the project can be considered […]

Port of Everett an economic driver for Washington state

EVERETT—Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber delivered her annual Port Report at the Port’s newest hotel, Hotel Indigo, on Tuesday, July 16, addressing the POE’s focus on sustainability, new developments, and the upcoming plan to seek voter’s approval of expanding its boundaries this August. The biggest topic of Lefeber’s report was the boundary expansions – […]

Calling all Snohomish County businesses for Foreign Trade Zone roundtable

Calling all Snohomish County businesses! The Port of Everett, in partnership with Economic Alliance Snohomish County, is hosting a Foreign Trade Zone 101 roundtable for area businesses on July 16. This crash course will go over what a Foreign Trade Zone is, how to access this tool and why incorporating it could benefit your business […]

Snohomish County has one of the state’s lowest unemployment rates

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Washington State according to the Washington State Employment Security Department’s monthly report, but Washington State in general still ranks higher than most states in the nation. Snohomish County is currently tied with neighboring King County with a rate of 4.1%. On the opposite end, […]

Public invited to talk on Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Snohomish County 

EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announces the upcoming virtual event, Coffee Chats: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Update that will take place on May 14. Hosted by EASC, Coffee Chats are a series of virtual events that offer discussions on relevant community topics.  The event, moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]

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 […]

County approves ballot measure to expand Port of Everett boundary

EVERETT—On March 12, 2024, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a motion to place the petition by the Port of Everett for boundary enlargement on the August 2024 primary ballot. Council action follows a historic first by the Port of Everett Commission, which on December 19, 2023, unanimously passed Resolution No. 1220 directing Port staff […]

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, […]

Snohomish County delegates optimistic after returning from Paris Air Show

PARIS, France, August 2, 2023—Terry Ryan, Aerospace Economic Development Director for Snohomish County, returned from the Paris Air Show last month where he joined a team of Snohomish County delegates set on forming connections, strengthening relationships, and supporting the many Snohomish County-based aerospace companies who were featured. The Paris Air Show, which took place June […]

Snohomish County invests $4.3 Million in Workforce Development and Job Pathways Programs

Snohomish County, Wash., July 27, 2023—Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly […]