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Economic Alliance of Snohomish County outlines services, offers deeper partnership with Mill Creek
Summary
Ray Stevenson, president and CEO of the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, briefed the council on the alliance’s role in business attraction, workforce and grant assistance and invited deeper collaboration to support Mill Creek’s economic-development goals.
Ray Stevenson, president and CEO of the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, updated the Mill Creek City Council on the alliance’s services and offered a deeper partnership to help the city attract and retain businesses, pursue grant funding and develop workforce strategies.
Stevenson described the Economic Alliance as a public‑private nonprofit that convenes business, government and education partners to analyze industry data, support business expansion and advocate for regional investment. He said the alliance can help Mill Creek with site‑readiness evaluations, competitive grant applications tied to infrastructure and housing, workforce development and representation at state and federal investment forums such as SelectUSA.
Stevenson and Council members discussed Mill Creek’s growth prospects, connections to light rail and the need to be explicit about the city’s vision to attract the desired types of development. The Economic Alliance’s contact with Olympia and federal program staff was cited as a potential advantage for securing funding and aligning investment.
Ending: The mayor and staff welcomed continued quarterly conversations; the alliance offered to return for follow‑up briefings and to support the city’s economic‑development strategy.
