County portal allows employers to connect local applicants
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, December 16, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced a countywide effort to assist job seekers and companies to keep talent local and preserve, build, and attract long-term partnerships with companies. Unlike other online employment portals, this is a unique connector given its special […]
Snohomish County launches, Better With Boeing Campaign
Snohomish County launches, Better With Boeing campaign.By Snohomish County Government | Press ReleaseRepublished by: Lynnwood Times SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. September 15, 2020 – Snohomish County and City of Everett leaders launched, the Better With Boeing campaign, a community-led initiative to highlight the unique strengths of the region and reinforce why Boeing’s long-term success is rooted […]
Snohomish County creates digital alliance with Microsoft
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release EVERETT, Wash., June 8, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), becoming the first county in Washington State to execute a Digital Alliance with Microsoft. This public/private partnership helps advance technology improvements and skills building through a number of initiatives, including […]
Snohomish County Economic Recovery Task Force working to jumpstart economy
By Kent Patton | Snohomish County Press Release Executive Somers and Council Chair Nehring formally launch economic recovery efforts SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 21, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Council Chair Nate Nehring held the first Snohomish County Economic and Workforce Recovery Task Force, laying the groundwork for economic recovery. The […]
Snohomish County Accelerates Economic Recovery Efforts for Business and Workforce
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 3, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Council Chair Nate Nehring announced a whole-of-government, countywide approach to help local businesses and the workforce. This effort provides a seamless and innovative system synthesizing two key areas that are critical foundations for recovery: businesses and workforce. Building off a […]
Workforce Alliance seeks comment on Local Area Plan
EVERETT, Wash., March 1, 2020 – The Snohomish County Future Workforce Alliance (the Alliance) announced a process for public engagement in the 2020-2024 Local Area Plan. Required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the Local Area Plan (attached) will serve as a guiding vision for Snohomish County’s workforce development system. The plan outlines the […]
Terry Ryan Fills Aerospace Economic Development Position
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRESS RELEASE | February 7, 2020. EVERETT, Wash., February 6, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the appointment of Terry Ryan as Aerospace Economic Development Director for the county. This new position will allow Snohomish County to focus on retaining, attracting, and diversifying the aerospace sector. Terry will also be […]
Annual Port Report coming to Everett Waterfront on July 16
EVERETT—The Port of Everett and Economic Alliance Snohomish County invite the community to the 2024 Port Report to be held on Tuesday, July 16. This annual event offers an annual update and exclusive look at upcoming advancements being brought forth by the Port of Everett’s dedication to growing the regional economy. The Port Report will […]
Marysville mayor elected secretary of the Association of Washington Cities
OLYMPIA—Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring has been elected secretary of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). Nehring took office following the annual AWC Business Meeting held on June 20, 2024, during the AWC Annual Conference. “It has been an honor to represent the City of Marysville and neighboring cities on the AWC board, and I’m grateful […]
EASC and business leaders to advocate priorities in DC
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is holding its annual D.C. Fly-In May 7-10, bringing business and community leaders together to discuss the region’s federal priorities over a three-day itinerary. Delegation members will meet with congressional members, Senators and federal agencies as they take Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s federal agenda to key policy makers. The trip […]
