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If you are looking to scale your manufacturing operations, balancing cash flow with heavy equipment or real estate demands can be a massive headache. The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers two powerhouse financing tools to solve this: the 7(a) and the 504 loan programs. Here is exactly how manufacturers are leveraging...
Success in government contracting includes making a memorable first impression, communicating value, and building relationships that lead to opportunities. Back by popular demand, Washington APEX Accelerator is joined by communications expert and owner of Improv-Able Results, Sandy Bjorgen, to offer a three-part workshop series designed to help firms market with confidence...
Economic development is often framed around big-picture goals: comprehensive planning, attracting employers, creating jobs, growing the tax base, enhancing workforce development pipelines, all with the goal of keeping communities resilient. These are all vital functions of the field. However, the engine that drives all of this development is revenue. Business owners...
Whether preparing to pursue a government contract for first time or a firm is looking to strengthen its competitive advantage, the 2026 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference has educational programming designed to serve businesses at every stage of their contracting journey.This year's conference will feature three dedicated learning tracks, allowing...
EASC Bids Farewell to Outgoing Board Chair Dr. Paul Pitre, Announces Robert Knoll as new Board ChairEverett, Wash., July 14, 2026 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is announcing that Dr. Paul Pitre is stepping down as EASC Board Chair. Current EASC Board Vice Chair Robert Knoll, from Puget Sound...
CEO's Takes: Boeing 737 North Line a Major Economic Development Win for Snohomish County
Jul 13 2026The opening of Boeing’s 737 MAX North Line in Everett in July 2026 represents a significant economic development win for Everett & Snohomish County. It stabilizes long-term employment while reducing dependence on a single aircraft program.Increased activity at Everett creates additional opportunities for the hundreds of aerospace suppliers, machine shops,...
Last week, Economic Development Director Daniel Tappana traveled to Tokyo with the 2026 Japan Trade Mission’s Aerospace Track as a delegation member representing Snohomish County.The 2026 Japan Trade Mission is a state-led economic delegation organized by the Office of Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. This is Secretary Hobbs’s third...
Why Should Contractors Care about Department of Defense’s (DoD) CMMC Cybersecurity Requirements?
May 27 2026Any business that performs on or aspires to win contracts with the Department of Defense as a prime, subcontractor, or supplier should be paying attention to the DoD’s cybersecurity requirements now in effect.The simple truth is, if a business doesn’t meet them, they will not get a contract.Don’t Put Cybersecurity...
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Main Street Is Growing in Snohomish County: How Local Entrepreneurs Are Strengthening the Region
May 22 2026By Josh Kenworthy, Comcast BusinessAdapted from a template article provided by Comcast BusinessThere’s a quiet confidence building across Snohomish County’s small business community. It shows up in the storefronts downtown, the independent businesses opening across Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Edmonds, and Mukilteo, and the entrepreneurs choosing to invest in one of...
The SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff is a regional program convened by Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) that brings a delegation of international investors through Pierce, Snohomish, and King counties immediately preceding the federal SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. The Spinoff is structured so each county hosts a dedicated day showcasing its...
Economic Alliance Snohomish County Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Advance Regional Priorities
Apr 22 2026Everett, Wash., April 22, 2026 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will lead a delegation of business, government, and community leaders to Washington, D.C. May 5–7, 2026, as part of its annual D.C. Fly-In, a coordinated federal advocacy effort to advance priorities critical to the region’s economic vitality.Each year, EASC...
Snohomish County Update Returns June 2, 2026, with Focus on Fiscal Sustainability, Economic Resilience and County InfrastructureEverett, Wash., April 15, 2026 – Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host the annual Snohomish County Update on June 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boeing Future of Flight. Presented...
How are your employee benefits? Have your employees ever had an X-ray in their living room or right in the office? In Snohomish, Nice Healthcare can offer that kind of access through most BHT medical plans at no additional cost and often for less than you pay today. Employees can...
Everett, Wash., Feb. 19, 2026 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) today announced the recipients of the Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program, awarding a total of $85,000 to 22 businesses and municipalities across Snohomish County. Each grant is designed to support local readiness and engagement ahead of FIFA World Cup...
Snohomish County, Wash., Feb. 17, 2026 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) today issued the following statement in response to the Washington State Senate’s passage of SB 6346, legislation that would establish a new 9.9% state income tax on annual income over $1 million and now advances to the Washington...
Business Builder Expo Returns to Support Regional Entrepreneurs: Start, Scale, Grow in North Puget Sound
Jan 22 2026Business Builder Expo Returns to Support Regional Entrepreneurs: Start, Scale, Grow in North Puget SoundEverett, Wash., January 22, 2026 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the City of Lynnwood, is bringing the North Puget Sound Business Builder Expo back...
December 1 marked my first year as President & CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County, and it has been a remarkable year both personally and professionally.Having been born and raised in Everett, the opportunity to help strengthen the business climate and enhance the quality of life for Snohomish County residents...
EASC has compiled this list of resources for businesses during natural disasters, with an emphasis on flooding assistance. This list is not comprehensive and may not include all resources available, but each has been vetted and approved by the Economic Development Department. Links open in a new tab.With active flooding...
Small businesses are what make our neighborhoods feel welcoming and full of character. Our local shops, cafés, and services bring people together and help create that “home” feeling in our communities, adding a vibrant dynamic to the area.When small businesses thrive, the whole community benefits.But how can you take your...
Over 120 people attended the inaugural reception dinner on November 5 to kick off the 2025 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference (NPSCC). The following day welcomed over 500 people for the conference and tradeshow, the highest attendance on record for NPSCC. Hosted at the Lynwood Event Center, NPSCC is a two-day...
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Over the past several weeks, Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has met with leadership from the cities of Everett, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Marysville, and Snohomish to discuss local legislative and economic development priorities ahead of the 2026 state session. These meetings are part of EASC’s expanded outreach strategy...
Everett, Wash., Oct. 22, 2025 — 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...
Are you a small business owner or a community-based organization that’s ready to score big during FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle?Can you cover the cost of things like temporary staffing, watch parties, or extra marketing materials?Could you use a financial boost to spruce up your storefront?Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC)...
Everett, Wash., Oct. 1, 2025 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity designed to support small businesses and community-based organizations in preparing for the anticipated economic and cultural impact of FIFA World Cup 26...