Business Climate Survey

Are you a manufacturing firm that wants to grow, but cannot find the skilled workforce to keep up with demand? You are not alone. The Economic Development Council (EDC) of Snohomish County did its first Business Climate Survey of manufacturing firms all over the county and found that a lack of skilled workforce is one of the most prevalent problems.

The EDC of Snohomish County was one of 39 EDCs to take on the task of surveying their local business climate. The raw database started out with over 750 manufacturing companies in Snohomish County. From that list, 108 companies are in our database, exceeding CTED’s expectations of 100. Statewide, over 600 companies were surveyed by the end of 2006.

Here are some of the most prominent results:

• Snohomish County’s manufacturing industry serves global markets
• Manufacturing firms in Snohomish County continue to grow
• Finding a skilled workforce is the biggest challenge 
• Other regional issues important to Snohomish County’s manufacturing firms such at transportation, education and legislation

Download the full report here.

For more information, please contact Matt Smith or call 425.743.4567.

Sustainable Snohomish County

The Sustainable Development Task Force is dedicated to facilitating the adoption of sustainable development strategies and the construction of green building projects. For more information, please visit the Sustainable Development Task Force Home Page.

Prosperity Partnership

A public/private initiative led by Puget Sound Regional Council in conjunction with the four county-wide Economic Development Councils and Workforce Development Councils as well as other organizations throughout our region. For more information please visit the Prosperity Partnership Home Page.

 
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