VIPs tour Snohomish County STEM’s ECHO Tour at Edmonds College
LYNNWOOD—A dozen representatives from various industry sectors took part in Snohomish County STEM’s ECHO (Exploring Careers in Healthcare Opportunities) Tour on Tuesday, December 16, at Edmonds College’s Hazel Miller Hall. ECHO Tour is a hands-on career exploration event that connects high school students across Snohomish County with real healthcare professionals, tools, and pathways. Through interactive, […]
2026 Legislative Kickoff: April Berg, Sam Low, Carolyn Eslick, Marko Liias talk transportation, new taxes, and housing
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Legislative Kickoff event on Wednesday, December 10, featuring a panel discussion with Washington State Representatives Sam Low (R-39), April Berg (D-44), Carolyn Eslick (R-39), and Washington State Senator Marko Liias (D-21). Topics of conversation spanned the lawmakers’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session, and an array […]
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 […]
Four state legislators headline EASC’s Legislative Kickoff, Dec 10
EVERETT—Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for its 2025 Legislative Kickoff, an annual event that brings together business leaders and elected officials to advocate for policies that support the success of Snohomish County’s economy. As the largest business advocacy organization in the region, EASC represents the diverse needs of our local industries in Olympia. Presented […]
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 […]
EASC to host public webinar on Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) the designated small business liaison for the Snohomish Local Organizing Committee, is pleased to announce an upcoming informational webinar to assist businesses and organizations in preparing successful applications for the newly launched Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program. Funded by the Seattle Foundation with support from the Washington State Department of […]
Snohomish County, POE, and Economic Alliance meet with Chubu IEA
EVERETT—Snohomish County, in partnership with the Port of Everett and Economic Alliance Snohomish County, met with Japanese delegates from the Chubu Industrial Engineering Association (IEA) on Monday, September 8, to showcase the region’s economy, workforce development strategies, and key industries. The Chubu IEA is a consortium of companies in Japan’s Chubu region, a region in […]
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 […]
EASC hosts virtual panel on transportation updates on July 15
EVERETT— Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host a virtual Coffee Chats panel discussion titled Snohomish County Transportation Update, on Tuesday, July 15, via Zoom. This hour-long session will highlight key infrastructure initiatives and explore how current and future transportation investments are shaping the county’s economic and community landscape. The event will bring together local […]
