Economic Vitality
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Business, not government, is the engine that drives job creation and grows the economy. For that reason, Washington state’s economic development plan focuses on improving our state’s business climate and supporting business success. In 2007, citizens across the state told us that job growth, good wages, and business survival were the most important attributes of a strong economy.
What is state government’s role?
Although the state’s role in the economy is limited, the state supports economic activity by investing in education and job training, providing a wide range of business assistance programs, and by helping to finance local infrastructure construction projects. Almost all other government programs, from transportation to health care to social services, have direct and indirect economic benefits.
What do we measure?
GMAP measures four main areas to evaluate economic vitality:
- Employment (Example: Number of new jobs created)
- Open for Business (Example: Export assistance to small and mid-sized firms)
- Foundation for Success (Example: On-time completion of infrastructure construction projects)
- Workforce Skills (Example: Number of “high-demand” college degrees awarded)
Click here to view more detail about the measures.
Which state agencies are involved in this area?
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Ecology
- Employment Security
- Fish and Wildlife
- Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Labor & Industries
- Revenue
- State Board of Community and Technical Colleges
- Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board