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 Economic forecasts for Snohomish County, Everett, Marysville offer some bright moments Economic forecasts presented in February for Snohomish County and its two largest cities, Everett and Marysville, include some positive aspects amid many challenges faced in the present recession economy. [More] By John Wolcott SCBJ Editor | Gov. Gregoire's executive ‘climate change' order will needlessly cost 13,800 jobs if it's implemented In December, just days before Gov. Gregoire was to leave for the climate change summit in Copenhagen, a document was revealed confirming that the governor and her staff knew her climate change executive order would be harmful to the state. [More] By Dan Kristiansen R-Snohomish, 39th District Chairman, House Republican Caucus | It is the ultimate no-win situation. A Catch-22. Washington employers struggling to survive our “Great Recession” are being forced to lay off employees. [More] By Don Brunell Association of Washington Business CEO | State economy better but watch fourth quarter The state’s economy is slowly climbing out of the recession, but it could slip back into it this fall if things don’t continue to improve. [More] By Mike Benbow Herald Business Editor | Right now, political leadership in Washington must say what employers need to hear: We appreciate you and we want you to remain in our state providing the much-needed, good-paying jobs that support families and entire communities. [More] By Rep. Norma Smith R-Clinton Washington Legislature | In our state, the governor must submit a balanced budget to the Legislature. That means government spending must equal tax collections. Unlike Congress, we cannot borrow or print money. [More] By Don Brunell Association of Washington Business CEO | Business leaders endorse Department of Commerce’s new priorities for statewide jobs, economic growth In early November, Rogers Weed, the former Microsoft executive chosen last spring to head the new Washington Department of Commerce — the former Department of Trade and Economic Development — presented Gov. Christine Gregoire with his... [More] Boeing will build, flight test and deliver 787s in South Carolina to speed delivery of 840 planes The second production line for the 787 Dreamliner will be in Charleston, S.C., Boeing officials announced Oct. 28, the same day that negotiations broke down between Boeing and the Machinists union while trying to reach an agreement on suspending... [More] By John Wolcott SCBJ Editor | In Washington, we are blessed to have some of the most creative and innovative employers in the country. [More]
Some prominent economists tell us we are starting to come out of the worst recession since the Great Depression, but many worry the uptick won't last. [More] By Don Brunell Association of Washington Businesses CEO | |
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