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EVERETT 2044 <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 6/17/2025 <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT <br /> Page 69 <br />Expand Target Industries <br />Exhibit 8 below shows the star and emerging industries in Everett. Star industry clusters are highly <br />concentrated and still experiencing growth in Everett. For example, chemical manufacturing has a <br />location quotient of 1.97, indicating that the cluster is 1.9 times more concentrated in Everett compared <br />to Washington State. <br />The Emerging clusters are underrepresented in the region (not concentrated) but are growing quickly. If <br />growth trends continue, these clusters will eventually become more concentrated in Everett’s economy. <br />Manufacturing is still a dominant industry in Everett with the chemical manufacturing sub-industry <br />growing as a specialty among manufacturing. The rapid growth of textile product mills suggests <br />opportunities for advanced materials and specialty industries, while warehouse and e-commerce driven <br />logistics is surging, reinforcing Everett’s role as a distribution hub. <br />Additionally, due to Everett's high concentration of manufacturing industries, along with the presence of <br />Boeing and Paine Field Airport, several complementary industries have emerged. With support from the <br />city, these industries—sustainable aviation, carbon-free energy, and life science manufacturing—have <br />the potential to grow and become integral to Everett’s economy. <br />Star and Emerging Cluster Industries in Everett, 2021 <br />3 NAICS Code Industry <br />2017-2021 <br />% Change <br />LQ 2021 <br />Star Industries <br />339 Miscellaneous manufacturing 17% 1.95 <br />325 Chemical manufacturing 99% 1.87 <br />443 Electronics and appliance stores 17% 1.21 <br />Emerging Industries <br />492 Couriers and messengers 115% 0.99 <br />314 Textile product mills 92% 0.77 <br />48-49 Transportation and warehousing 30% 0.63 <br />312 Beverage and tobacco product mfg. 22% 0.52 <br />Source: Washington Security Department <br />Workforce Development / Education <br />Everett is home to a robust network of organizations committed to equipping residents with the skills <br />necessary to excel in the regional economy. The groups identified below pay a crucial role in connecting <br />individuals with thriving industries such as aerospace, healthcare, and construction. Below is an in-depth <br />look at the key organizations driving workforce success.