The Snohomish County Advantage
Your front door to Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is the county's designated economic development organization and the single point of contact for companies evaluating the region. Whether you're a site selector comparing locations, an international company planning U.S. entry or a growing business looking to expand, this is where the search begins.
Snohomish County sits directly north of King County, home to Seattle, stretching from the Puget Sound shoreline to the Cascade Range. It is home to Boeing's Everett plant (the largest building in the world by volume) and the Port of Everett, a deep-water port. Snohomish County has one of the highest concentrations of advanced-manufacturing talent on the West Coast and a quality of life that helps employers attract and keep the people they need. The pages below lay out the full case, organized around the fundamentals that drive every location decision.
People
Deep advanced-manufacturing and technical talent, with a workforce and training pipeline built around industry.
Places
Industrial land, buildings and shovel-ready sites in designated manufacturing centers.
Power
Clean, low-cost and reliable electricity through Snohomish County PUD.
Permitting
Partners who help projects move efficiently from concept to operation.
Partnerships
A coordinated network of cities, port, tribes, utilities and workforce partners.
Place & Infrastructure
Sites, transportation and utilities.
Infrastructure
The connected picture of transportation, utilities and real estate, plus the county's global position and Foreign Trade Zone.
Transportation
Highways, airports, the Port of Everett, ferries, freight rail and regional transit.
Utilities
Electricity, natural gas, water, sewer and broadband, including clean, low-cost power via Snohomish County PUD.
Real Estate & Sites
Available properties, industrial and commercial centers, and confidential site-search support.
Economy & Industry
Who's here, what the county makes and the clusters driving growth.
Key Industries & Sectors
Nine target sectors — from aerospace and fusion to quantum, maritime, and global health — with the trade associations behind each.
Major Employers
The county's largest public and private employers, headquartered companies, and a diverse business base.
Tax Climate & Incentives
Washington's business-friendly tax structure and the state and local incentives available to new investment.
Startup & Entrepreneur Resources
Accelerators, incubators, advising, and capital connections for founders and growing companies.
International & FDI
Why global companies choose Snohomish County, the international firms here, export assistance, and our global engagement.
Success Stories
Recent recruitment, expansion, and retention wins, from IonQ and Portal Space Systems to Echandia and Lafarge & Egge.
Disaster Recovery & Resiliency
Hazard exposure, recovery funding, continuity planning, and the partners who help businesses prepare and rebuild.
Talent & Education
The workforce, the schools that build it and the partners who train it.
Talent & Demographics
Labor force, educational attainment, employment by industry, wages, and occupation (SOC) detail.
Education
K-12 districts, community and technical colleges, universities, and specialized training centers like the WATR Center and AMTEC.
Workforce Programs & Partners
The workforce board, WorkSource, apprenticeships, and the partners connecting employers to talent.
Community & Quality of Life
The places people live and the life that keeps them here.
County Profile
A broad overview of Snohomish County geography, demographics, economy and quality of life.
Community Profiles
All 20 incorporated cities and towns, plus unincorporated communities, with links to each.
Chambers of Commerce
A directory of local chambers across the county, and the EASC-convened Snohomish County Chamber Coalition.
Quality of Life
Outdoor recreation, arts, sports, food and drink, and the housing, healthcare, and childcare that support daily life.
Start a confidential conversation
Every project is different. EASC provides custom data, site searches, incentive analysis, and connections — at no cost and in confidence.
Sources
- Economic Alliance Snohomish County — www.economicalliancesc.org
- Individual page sources