Gov. Locke's Executive Order Establishing the Washington Economic Development Commission

The Commission will perform the following duties:

• Review and periodically update the economic development strategy and performance measures and perform an annual evaluation;
• Provide policy advice to the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development;
• Provide policy advice, planning and strategic guidance to the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, with specific emphasis on:
  • Strategies that promote business retention, expansion and creation within our state;
  • Marketing strategies that promote products and services produced in Washington State for the global marketplace;
  • Strategies that enhance relationships and cooperation between local governments, economic development councils, state agencies, and the Legislature; and
• Assist the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development on the procurement and deployment of private funds for business development, recruitment, and promotion.