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Building Business. Enhancing Regional Strength. Expanding Globally
The Pacific Mountain Alliance for Innovation (PMAI) is developing the unique natural and human resources of our region. PMAI serves Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties and is transforming this region with the help of its many partners. The catalyst for much of the work is a $5 million grant for tne US Department of labor called WIRED (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development).
WIRED is connecting people and resources to transform the talent pool and strengthen the regional economy. Initiatives are industry driven. . .uniting business, government, labor and education in the common goal of anchoring the region's competitive advantage. WIRED is aligned with Governor Gregoire's economic vision outlined in The Next Washington. As stated in the conclusion, "Washington's future will be built by investing in skills and in innovation. We'll keep making it easier to do business in Washington. We'll keep growing our economy while protecting the natural environment and cultural diversity that makes Washington a wonderful place to live and work".
With a focus on high-wage, high demand jobs, WIRED targets the primary industries of Construction, Manufacturing, Energy technology and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Click on the links below to find out more:
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Take a look at the current economic snapshot for your county here.
To learn more about the Economic Development Councils for the Pacific Mountain Region, please visit their websites:
Thurston County Economic Development Council
Lewis County Economic Development Council
Pacific County Economic Development Council
Pacific Mountain Alliance for Innovation, 1570 Irving Street SW, Tumwater WA 98512