Stephanson affirms priority of ST3 Spine completion
EVERETT—Ray Stephanson, President & CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), joined leaders from across Western Washington on Thursday for the “Build the Damn Trains!” rally outside Union Station. The event highlighted growing regional concern over delays and rising costs associated with Sound Transit 3 (ST3), the voter-approved light rail expansion package. The gathering took […]
Business-2-Government Event: North Puget Sound Contracting Conference
LYNNWOOD—Economic Alliance Snohomish County, in partnership with powered-programs Washington APEX Accelerator and Washington Small Business Development Center, is excited to announce the 2025 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference (NPSCC), returning to the Lynnwood Event Center this November. Presented by BMW of Lynnwood, and in partnership with Snohomish County, Edmonds College, Securitybricks and Absher Construction, this premier event connects businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors […]
Upcoming Healthcare Summit to address Workforce and Policy Challenges in Snohomish County
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in collaboration with the Future Workforce Alliance of Snohomish County, will host this year’s annual Healthcare Summit on September 24, connecting the community to leaders in the county’s healthcare industry. Presented by Optum, Kaiser Permanente and Premera Blue Cross, in partnership with North Sound Media, this event presents attendees the […]
EASC launches countywide survey to inform Trade Advocacy Efforts
Everett, Wash., July 7, 2025 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has launched a new survey to measure the impact current trade policies are having on businesses across Snohomish County. The survey is open to all businesses in the county and will remain open through the end of the month, with the option to extend […]
Snohomish County delegation heading to 2025 Paris Air Show
Everett, Wash., June 2, 2025 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), the region’s lead economic development organization, will travel to France to participate in the 2025 Paris Air Show, taking place June 16–22 at Le Bourget Airport. As part of the Washington State delegation, EASC will promote Snohomish County’s aerospace sector, attract foreign investment, and […]
Navigating Tariff Changes – Washington Trade and Business Experts weigh in with EASC
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County and the Seattle Metro Chamber will host a free virtual workshop, Navigating Tariff Impacts on Washington Businesses: Strategies for Resilience & Growth, on Feb. 27. “This webinar is designed to equip businesses with the knowledge and resources they need to remain competitive […]
Snohomish County state lawmakers talk 2025 legislative priorities
EVERETT—Under the theme “One County, One Voice,” Representative Mary Fosse (D-Everett) moderated a bipartisan forum hosted by the Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on December 5 at Elks Lodge in Everett where panelists discussed housing affordability, behavioral health, childcare, economic development and labor force, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. With Washington state facing a projected […]
Public invited to 2025 Legislative Kickoff: “One County, One Voice”
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host the Legislative Kickoff on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge #479 in Everett. Presented by Boeing and Republic Services, this annual event connects local business leaders and elected officials to advocate for policies that drive economic success in Snohomish County. Under […]
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 […]
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 […]
