Strategic Workplan

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.
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