Retaining, Expanding and Recruiting Jobs and Investment Across Washington State

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Why Choose Washington?

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WEDA Membership Has Its Benefits

WEDA is Washington State’s voice for job recovery, retention and expansion. Together with our diverse and talented membership, we advocate for a business climate that fosters job growth in our local communities and throughout Washington.

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What Being A WEDA Member Means For You

We’re stronger together. When you partner with WEDA, you’re joining a dynamic group of economic development professionals centered around improving local economies. Our community of collaboration works to improve the outlook for all of Washington State.

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Washington Economic Development Association

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As we countdown to our 2025 Winter/Spring Conference this week in Olympia/Lacey, we are reflecting on our deeply valued WEDA sponsors, who have made it

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LAST CALL TO REGISTER FOR WEDA'S 2025 WINTER/SPRING CONFERENCE! We have a great content-rich agenda and we are expecting nearly 200 economic development, ports, local

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Thanks to the many Associate Development Organization (ADO)/ Economic Development Council leaders and others who testified, signed in as supportive or have emailed legislators supporting

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