FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2012
Contact: Chris Endresen Scott, cendresenscott psrc.org, 206-971-3269 *PSRC Seeking Comment on Draft Regional Economic Strategy* SEATTLE - The Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking public comment on its draft Regional Economic Strategy and Economy Report. The 30-day public comment period will run from June 13 to July 12, 2012. The draft Regional Economic Strategy and Economy Report are available online at psrc.org or from PSRC's Information Center at (206) 464-7532. The documents are scheduled for adoption by the region's Economic Development District Board on July 25, 2012. *How to make a comment:* Email: economicdevelopmentpsrc.org,
US Mail: ATTN: Regional Economic Strategy, PSRC, 1011 Western Ave, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104
FAX: (206) 587-4825
In person: Economic Development District Board Meeting on July 25 at 1pm at PSRC

The draft Regional Economic Strategy is an active blueprint to ensure our region’s long term sustainable economic prosperity. It outlines the Prosperity Partnership’s initiatives for improving the five “foundation” areas of the economy: education and workforce development, business climate, entrepreneurship and innovation, infrastructure, and quality of life. Each goal has a set of strategies – the methods the region will take to achieve those goals.

The draft Economy Report assesses industry cluster and foundational issues associated with successful economic development strategies and creates a context for understanding the central Puget Sound’s competitive position relative to peer regions. Industry clusters include: Aerospace, Business Services, Clean Technology, Information Technology, Life Science and Global Health, Maritime, Military, Philanthropies, Tourism and Visitors, and Transportation and Logistics.

The draft Regional Economic Strategy and Economy Report will serve as the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy under Economic Development Administration guidelines. A 30-day public comment period is required by the EDA prior to adoption.

PSRC develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth, transportation and economic development planning within King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The Council is composed of over 80 county, city, port, transit, tribal and state agencies serving the region. In 2012, PSRC will select projects for the roughly $400 million in federal funds the region can expect to receive over the next few years. PSRC is also the lead regional economic development planning resource and home to the Prosperity Partnership.

Title VI Notice: PSRC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, call 206-587-4819.

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