Survey: Is lack of childcare affecting your bottom line?
To understand the impact of childcare on hiring and retention for Snohomish County business, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, along with Snohomish STEM and other organizations are collecting data from businesses which they hope to develop family-friendly workplace policies. Deadline to take survey is July 31, 2024. Who should complete the survey? Business leaders, HR professionals, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line now open for business, on time and under budget
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit launched its new Swift Orange line with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lynnwood Transit Center on Saturday, March 30. The Swift Orange Line is an 11-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) expansion that connects Edmonds College in Lynnwood to McCollum Park & Ride in Mill Creek with stops at Lynnwood Transit Center, Alderwood Mall, […]
Community Block Party on March 30 to celebrate opening of the Swift Orange Line
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit is celebrating the grand opening of the Swift Orange Line on March 30 and the whole community is invited to join a family-friendly, taste-tantalizing, busloads-of-fun Block Party! Whether you’re a transit enthusiast, foodie, or just looking for a fun day out, mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss this! The block […]
New Community Transit Swift Orange Line, route changes coming March 30
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—On March 30, Community Transit is making significant changes to several local routes and adding more service with a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line, the Swift Orange Line, and three new local bus routes. The expanded service will offer riders more frequent trips. Schedule changes on most routes will improve reliability, ensuring people […]
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 […]
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 […]
