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Economic study outlines Mason County clusters: healthcare, forest products, manufacturing, seafood and food service
Summary
An Economic Development Council‑commissioned study presented industry cluster analysis and supply‑chain gaps for Mason County, recommending workforce development, supply‑chain connection and site readiness actions; commissioners welcomed the report and staff signaled next steps including a youth employment roundtable.
A consultant and county economic development staff on Tuesday presented a study funded with American Rescue Plan dollars that identifies target industry clusters and recommended actions to grow Mason County’s economy.
"We looked at industry clusters and supply‑chain gaps to see what the county purchases from outside and what could be recaptured," the consultant said, summarizing a months‑long analysis of employment, location quotients and market demand. The study singled out five target clusters: health care and social services; forest products; manufacturing; agriculture and aquaculture…
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