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s Economic Alliance Snohomish County <br /> 2019 Work Plan-Detail <br /> ATTRACT, DEVELOP&RETAIN TALENT <br /> • Promote and drive the innovation agenda to foster industry growth and attract talent. (53) <br /> • Be the premier connector of education,workforce development and industry. (50) <br /> • Advocate for programs and infrastructure to increase capacity for education and community- <br /> based systems. (24) <br /> • Bolster awareness and accessibility of STEM careers to inspire learners. (18) <br /> • Engage with programs to increase diversity in leadership across the county. (12) <br /> New Initiatives <br /> 1. Advocate for career connected learning and other education investments that bolster our <br /> NMA efforts and support aerospace,manufacturing,life sciences and technology industries. <br /> 2. Relaunch Snohomish STEM Network with new Director. <br /> Continuing Efforts <br /> 1. Advocate for pre-K-20 investments identified in Regional Legislative Priorities. <br /> 2. Leadership in Emerging Leaders,Young Leaders and Leadership Snohomish County. <br /> FOSTER INDUSTRY&SECTOR DIVERSITY <br /> • Develop&implement incubator programs focused on ICT,clean tech and other emerging <br /> technologies. (48) <br /> • Aggressively protect and grow core industries of aerospace, military and life sciences. (33) <br /> • Identify and recruit targeted companies/industries which prioritize deep-water port and <br /> commercial air service. (28) <br /> • Leverage natural resources and agricultural assets to develop recreational,tourism and <br /> manufacturing industries. (21) <br /> • Capitalize and expand on expertise of advanced manufacturing. (14) <br /> New Initiatives <br /> 1. Promotion of Paine Field and develop a targeted recruitment strategy in pair cities. <br /> 2. Develop an outdoor recreation recruitment strategy. <br /> Continuing Efforts <br /> 1. Continue active support of TheLab,Soundview Innovation Center and other incubators and <br /> accelerators under development in Snohomish County. <br /> 2. Strong partner in efforts to maintain and grow Navy,Coast Guard and shipyard activity. <br /> 3. Execute domestic and international trade show recruitment and local BRE plans,including <br /> continued support of SBTRC, PTAC,SBDC and SCORE. <br /> A-2 <br /> 3/28/2019 <br /> Proprietary—DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION <br /> 124 <br />