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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..