Employment & Business

Sedro-Woolley cherishes its businesses, both new and old, including longstanding businesses such as the OliverHammer Clothes Shop that celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2021. New businesses in the last year include Integrity Stonework, e Garage Café (owned by Shelley’s Shack), e Depot at West Sedro Station, Willows & yme, and Wild Tee’s by D. In addition, Schaffner Pharmacy moved into downtown and added Apothecary Coffee, e Old Timers has new owners, and there is a Starbucks and WECU on the highway. If you haven’t visited Eagle Haven Winery since the new owners took over in 2021, we encourage you to head over and see what’s going on. (More information in the Farm & Field article.)

Sedro-Woolley offers a competitive advantage for employers and businesses because of a business-friendly environment and its experienced and talented labor pool. With fiber optic infrastructure, forward thinking planning, partnerships between industry and schools, lower industrial building lease rates and asking prices, a B&O tax credit for new employees and no B&O tax; it isn’t surprising that Sedro-Woolley is home to so many great businesses. For more information visit http://ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/

Sedro-Woolley’s Major Employers

BYK Construction Inc.

Residential, commercial, and multi-family construction

Janicki Logging and Construction

Logging and construction

Janicki Industries

Aerospace, marine and transportation component engineering and manufacturing

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center District

Rothenbuhler Engineering

Electrical engineering and manufacturing

Sedro-Woolley School District

Sedron Technologies LLC

Alternative energy development process

Truck Vault

In-vehicle storage manufacturing

Technology and Innovation

Sector

Home to several global tech companies, Sedro-Woolley has some of the world’s leaders in composites, remote detonation and other innovations. Janicki Industries –founded by one of Sedro-Woolley’s pioneer families - is the area’s largest aerospace and technology firm and the biggest employer. Sedron Technologies plans to continue expanding its manufacturing operations in Sedro-Woolley, bringing more job opportunities to our community. Managed by the Port of Skagit, the SWIFT Center is a center for innovation and technology to accommodate research, development, and other activities associated with technology and innovation. For more information, please contact Linda Tyler at the Port of Skagit at (360) 7570011, City Administrator Charlie Bush at

(360) 855-1661 Ext. 662, or Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Monique Brigham at (360) 855-1841. e Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) is also a great resource: https:// www.skagit.org/.

Agriculture Sector

e Port of Skagit is leading in cultivating the value-added agriculture opportunities available to Skagit County. ere are currently 20 agriculture or value-added agriculture businesses located on Port property, with more opportunities for growth and expansion on the way. EDASC works with the Port to convene local, state, regional, and federal stakeholders and coordinate across industry sectors related to this opportunity. Visit https://www. portofskagit.com/ and https://www. skagit.org/ for more information.

Cascades Job Corps Center

Located at the SWIFT Center outside of Sedro-Woolley, WA, the Cascades Job Corps Center offers tuition-free training in healthcare, information technology, security and protective services, culinary arts, and office administration programs to 300 youth, mostly from Washington, Oregon and Idaho. It is a residential program and the students must be between the ages of 16 and 24 and meet eligibility requirements. Job Corps also provides housing, meals, basic medical care, a living allowance, GED, high school diploma, hands-on training, and preparation for a career or higher education. Students are enrolled in the program for up to two years with the option to apply for a third. Please visit https://cascades. jobcorps.gov/ or call 360-854-2169 for more information.

Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market

TheSedro-Woolley Farmers Market is celebrating its 23rd year in operation! Locals visit the market for fresh, local food and products and to enjoy the fun community atmosphere. Market hours are 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 24 through October 18, 2023 in Hammer Heritage Square, downtown Sedro-Woolley. Purchase farm fresh eggs, hand-crafted jewelry, garden-cut flowers, kettle corn, local produce, and many other offerings.

e Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market is a proud member of the Skagit Valley Farmers Market Coalition, which is made up of Skagit County Farmers Markets to pool resources for shared marketing and outreach. Accepting cash, checks, debit cards, FVRx Bucks and SNAP, the Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market is accessible to all. We are also able to offer an unlimited match for fresh