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The Puget Sound Regional Council is updating the Regional Economic Strategy. This Engagement Hub can be used to provide feedback on the plan.
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What is the Regional Economic Strategy?
The Regional Economic Strategy (RES) is a blueprint for boosting economic growth in the central Puget Sound region. It assesses the local economy, identifying challenges and opportunities, and outlines strategies for improvement over a five-year period.
The RES focuses on industries that bring investment and revenue to the region, such as aerospace, technology, maritime, defense, healthcare, clean energy, tourism, transportation, and business services. Its goal is to support these sectors, create jobs, expand opportunities, and strengthen the economy by promoting diversification and resilience.
The Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board is responsible for overseeing its development and adoption. The strategy provides a framework for collaborating on economic development issues, and gives local jurisdictions and organizations access to funding programs managed by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Online Engagement Hub
The Online Engagement Hub collects feedback from stakeholders that will guide updates to the RES. Information is organized around four focus areas to support a strong regional economy:
- Expanding Economic Opportunity
- Business Climate
- Global Competition
- Quality of Life
Visitors can explore the opportunities and challenges related to the focus areas by visiting the Focus Areas and Survey page linked in the Explore section. Each focus area includes a series of questions - visitors do not need to complete the survey to view the content.