About WEDA
Washington's Only Trade Association Laser-Focused on Economic Development
As Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, WEDA is committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and re-investment in Washington State. WEDA members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development.
Why Choose Washington?
For more information on why to Choose Washington, start with the experts at Washington Commerce:
success stories
7 Cedars Resort
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe opened the first phase of the 7 Cedars Resort master-plan, a five story, 100 room 4-Diamond hotel in Sequim, Washington. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Tribe has succeeded at creating an extraordinary experience on the Olympic Peninsula where the health and safety of the Tribe and the Community is their highest priority.
success stories
Port of Walla Walla
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the Northwest's oldest and most acclaimed wine company, and
Railex LLC, a pioneer in transcontinental perishable produce distribution, are teaming up to
create the first rail-based system to transport wine efficiently and sustainably across the U.S.
The project's cornerstone is a new Wine Services Distribution Center which will be built adjacent
to Railex's existing transload center in Wallula, Washington. Railex will invest $18-$20 million to
build and operate the 500,000 square foot bonded wine storage and distribution center. It is
scheduled to open February 2013.
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.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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.
Benefits
- Lobbying that delivers results
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Immersive conferences
- Tools for developing jobs
- Learn best practices
Washington Economic Development Association
Check out this Heartland Forward ranking of the "economic dynamism" of 536 micropolitan areas (towns with 10,000-50,000 residents) across the US. In the Top 25
Most Dynamic Micropolitans: 2022 - Heartland Forward
COVID-19 created unique challenges and opportunities for America’s micropolitan areas—towns with 10,000 to 50,000 residents and the outlying areas with close economic ties to those communities. In some ways, these challenges and opportunities rewrote the guide to micropolitan economic success, w...
Washington Economic Development Association is in Friday Harbor, Washington.
We were honored to travel today from beautiful Anacortes in Skagit County to beautiful Friday Harbor in San Juan County to speak at the San
Washington Economic Development Association
Good News! Let’s keep it going! "Factory Jobs Are Booming Like It’s the 1970s" (story pasted in given paywall) By Jim Tankersley, Alan Rappeport and
Factory Jobs Are Booming Like It’s the 1970s
U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a rebound, with companies adding workers amid high consumer demand for products.