The Regional Economic Strategy (RES) is a strategic blueprint for regional collaboration in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
The RES serves as the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). A CEDS is designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of a region, building off other regional planning efforts. Implementation of the CEDS is accomplished by a broad set of regional stakeholders, highlighting important ongoing economic development programs and initiatives, as well as identifying new opportunities for implementation. Adoption of a regional CEDS enables local jurisdictions and eligible organizations to qualify for funding under U.S. Economic Development Administration programs.
Strategy Update
In March 2025, the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board of Directors kicked off the process of updating the RES, which will be finalized and adopted in 2026. The draft RES is available for public comment from October 2 through October 31.
Visit the Engagement Hub to review the draft RES and submit feedback.