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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, AIRPORTS & AEROSPACE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
EASC is a non-profit corporation representing a partnership of the private and public sectors. We market the business climate of Snohomish County, which is the location of Boeing Everett. EASC provides complimentary and confidential consulting services to aerospace companies with expansion or relocation projects. Boeing Everett has been assembling twin-aisle aircraft in Snohomish County since 1967; 54 years! The 747, 767 (including the KC-46A tanker derivative), 777/X and 787 aircraft were developed and assembled at this location. Aerospace employment is 31,000. This is nearly half the aerospace workforce in Washington State. We invite you to “Land Here”.
Products & Services
Business Relocation/Expansion; Site Selection; Economic and Demographic Data; Workforce Training Information/ Support; Incentive Information/ Negotiation; Permitting Assistance;
Key Contacts
Garry Clark
President/CEO
+1 425-248-4211
Garryc@economicalliancesc.org www.economicalliancesc.org
Employee Relocation Support; Public Relations/Community Connections.
Unique Selling Points
In addition to final assembly, we have over 150 supply chain firms in our community providing parts, major/minor assemblies, tooling, and engineering services to all the worlds’ major airframe manufacturers. Snohomish County has world-class educational institutions, with STEM curriculum, to support the industry. Snohomish County is home to several sustainable aviation leaders, such as ZeroAvia, Eviation, and magniX. We recently established a Research and Development Center focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuels.
Meeting Goals
Connecting with aerospace companies at any tier considering establishment of US operations through start-up, partnership, or acquisition.
The Honorable Julio Cortes
WashingtonStateHouse ofRepresentatives
M: +1 425-512-5434 julio.cortes@leg.wa.gov
Part of an extensive regional aerospace supplier network, Pierce County is an ideal location for additional aerospace companies. Located near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Boeing’s main manufacturing centers, Pierce County has available land, affordable and dependable infrastructure, and an outstanding workforce. Home to a Boeing fabrication plant and aerospace suppliers such as Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., GKN Aerospace, and Sekisui Aerospace, Pierce County welcomes additional firms and encourages companies interested in expansion or relocation. The EDB is ready to provide confidential and free consulting services to aide in your search for suppliers or a U.S. location.
Unique Selling Points
• Available industrial sites, competitive real estate, and utility costs
Key Contacts
Bruce Kendall
CEO,EconomicDevelopmentBoard
forTacoma-PierceCounty
+1 253-208-8458 bruce@edbtacomapierce.org choosetacomapierce.org
• Skilled, educated and experienced aerospace workforce
• Worldwide connections via land, sea, rail and air
Meeting Goals
• Meet with companies interested in locating in the leading aerospace region of the U.S.A.
• Introductions to local partners and suppliers
• No-cost confidential services provided to help you succeed in Pierce County, Washington Products & Services Economic Development Services, Business Development, Recruitment, Retention & Expansion, Connections to Local Supply Chain, Site Selection, Key Introductions, Incentives Information, Permitting Assistance, Confidential Consulting & Assistance
David Baublits Mayor,CityofEatonville
253-222-4935
Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) is a public-private partnership that leads regional economic development through global business attraction, site selection and investment and trade opportunities in the Greater Seattle region. Throughout the world we tell the story of our talent, pioneering spirit, unique communities, and quality of life. For more information visit GreaterSeattle.com.
Products & Services
Business Relocation/Expansion; Site Selection; Economic and Demographic Data; Workforce Training Information/ Support; Incentive Information/ Negotiation
Unique Selling Points
Greater Seattle is home to the largest aerospace supply chain in the country, and the two largest cloud computing companies in the world.
Meeting Goals
To attract domestic and international aerospace, defense and IoT companies to Greater Seattle to increase jobs and investment in the region.
Key Contacts
Josh Davis
Vice President of Global Trade & Investment
+1 713-502-5723 jdavis@greater-seattle.com greater-seattle.com
Paine Field is home to a comprehensive cluster of aerospace manufacturing, with training and education centers to equip our world class workforce. Boeing manufactures and tests the 737 MAX, 767, 777, 777X, and 787 at the world’s largest manufacturing complex adjacent to Paine Field. A 105-acre aerospace business park has been created to accommodate 800,000 sf of future aerospace development. Located in one of the world’s leading hubs of innovation and research, Snohomish County is also home to global industry leaders and innovative start-ups.
Products & Services
County Permits
State Permits
Federal Permits
Key Contacts
Joshua W. Marcy A.A.E.
AirportDirector
+1 425-308-2347
Joshua.marcy@snoco.org
Terry Ryan
Environmental Review
Land Leasing
Wetland Mitigation
Stream Mitigation
Traffic Mitigation
Airport Development
Private Development
Tenant Development
Unique Selling Points
Aerospace Business Park programmed at federal, state and county levels for expedited development permitting. A $650,000 grant from the state legislature funds traffic mitigation fees.
Meeting Goals
Seeking to meet with growth-oriented firms that need to establish, relocate or upgrade their facilities with development partners who encourage, value and support their long-term success.
AerospaceEconomicDevelopmentDirector
+1 425-327-3648 terry.ryan@snoco.org www.painefield.com
Sam Low
SnohomishCounty
Councilmember
+1 425-512-5778
Sam.Low@snoco.org
Spokane International Airport is committed to the creation of a world-class aerospace focused transportation, logistics and advanced manufacturing center. Situated in the midst of the 5th largest aerospace cluster in the United States, the Airport has over 500 acres of land available for purchase or lease. This land is zoned for industrial use and lies within the boundaries of a public development authority, an opportunity zone and Foreign-Trade Zone No. 224. The Airport area has seen substantial infrastructure investment from the local, state and federal level as well as two reconstructed interchanges facilitating access onto and off of nearby Interstate 90.
Products & Services
Business Relocation/Expansion
Unique Selling Points
The Airport offers significant air, surface and rail transportation access to this capable and affordable region and 5th largest aerospace cluster in the U.S.A.
Meeting Goals
To engage with interiors and aerostructures suppliers, and MRO firms or their suppliers who seek a presence in the Pacific Northwest Region of the United States
Key Contacts
Todd Woodard
Director,Marketing/PublicAffairs
+1 509-998-7265 twoodard@spokaneairports.net www.spokaneaero.com
Larry Krauter CEO
+1 509-998-7263 lkrauter@spokaneairports.net www.spokaneaero.com
Leading Ladies Of… Aerospace, Defense & Space is on a mission to create and retain more female leaders in the aerospace industry. We use the virtual world to bring together women and allies from across the globe, from shop floor through to C-Suite. We do this through Virtual Summits, Networking Events, Leadership Programs, and HR & DEI coaching and consulting services.
Products & Services
ERG Consulting Services. Executive Coaching. Training & Events
Unique Selling Points
Our work is bold, authentic and action focused. We leave our audiences and clients with actionable next steps to up-level their women’s leadership NOW. All of this is backed by experienced women with industry and leadership development backgrounds.
Meeting Goals
Seeking partners/customers interested in the advancement of women in the A&D industry who would like to feature in our summits, sponsor our work, and benefit from our variety service offerings.
Key Contacts
Fiona McKay
Founder & CEO
+1 206-379-3069 fiona@mckayunlimited.com
LeadingLadiesOf.com
Erika Castillo
OfficeManager
LeadingLadies@mckayunlimited.com
LeadingLadiesOf.com
Top Drawer Media has over 30 years’ experience in the aerospace industry. Our marketing resources are:
• Northwest Aerospace News Magazine
• Let’s Go Aerospace Kids Magazine
• Aerospace Vendors Business
Directory
• Production Video Studio Products & Services
• Advertising
• Video Production
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Brand Awarenes
Unique Selling Points
With our extensive manufacturing background “we have been there”. We can help cut through the fog and help you with tools that work.
Key Contact
Dean Cameron
CEO dean@topdrawermedia.com topdrawermedia.com
PNAA is a non-profit organization made up of coalition of aerospace companies that serve North America’s largest commercial aerospace manufacturing cluster, which centers round growing segments in the Pacific Northwest. With members and affiliates around the world, PNAA strengthens the manufacturing supply chain through dynamic events designed to inform industry leaders, connect interests, and inspire collaboration and innovation..
Products & Services
Events including ADVANCE Conference and Women in Aerospace Conference Educational opportunities
B2B Connections Scholarships
Key Contact
Nikki Malcom
CEO & Executive Director
+1 206-250-4902 nmalcom@pnaa.net www.pnaa.net
Unique Selling Points
PNAA brings together all sectors of the aerospace industry - including manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and government agencies - to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive innovation.
Meeting Goals
Seeking to meet with OEMs that may be interested in speaking at our conferences/events and interested in meeting with other clusters..