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Economic development study points to healthcare, timber, manufacturing and housing as local priorities
Summary
Mason County Economic Development Council presented an industry‑cluster analysis to the council, highlighting healthcare, forest products, manufacturing, agriculture/aquaculture and accommodation/food services as target sectors and stressing affordable housing and workforce development needs.
Kevin Schutte, executive director of the Mason County Economic Development Council, told the council on Sept. 16 that a summer industry‑cluster study, paid for with ARPA funds, identified five priority sectors for local economic support: healthcare and social services; forest products; manufacturing; agriculture and aquaculture; and accommodation and food services. The study was prepared by a consultant (Jason Robertson and Co.) and presented by the council's business development staff.
EDC staff recommended focusing on workforce development pipelines, supply‑chain connections and…
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