Washington in the Making 2040 - Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee
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A slide deck titled Washington in the Making 2040, for the Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee. The slides state that over 4,200 Washington residents contributed insights and input, and that local chambers hosted 22 town halls across the state. They state the vision as a vibrant Washington State that offers opportunity for every Washingtonian and prosperity in every region, with progress measured by 36 economic vitals. The slides also describe an Inaugural Solutions Summit that Governor Ferguson opened, and profile Seattle Tacoma Box Company as a Washington employer.
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Senate Business, Trade &
Economic Development
Committee
Jan. 14, 2025
Washington in the Making 2040
Agenda
• What is Washington in the Making 2040: a brief overview
o Engagement and research
o Preview of the vision and plan
• Launch and beyond
Other state plans
Washington in the Making 2040
Engagement Research
• We’ve engaged with business and
community leaders across
Washington to build a bold
economic plan that will carry the
state into the future. Over 4,200
Washington residents contributed
their insights and input through:
Washington in the Making 2040
Local chambers hosted 22 town halls across the state.
01 – Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce
02 – Economic Alliance of Snohomish County
03 – Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
04 – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
05 – GSBA
06 – Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce
07 – Thurston County Chamber of Commerce - Lacey
08 – Thurston County Chamber of Commerce – Tenino
09 – Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
10 – Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce
11 – Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce
12 – Central Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
13 – Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
14 – Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
15 – Greater Spokane Incorporated
16 – Tabor 100
17 – Greater Grays Harbor Inc.
18 – Skamania Chamber of Commerce
19 – Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce
20 – Economic Alliance of Okanogan County
21 – Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce
22 – Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA)
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Washington in the Making 2040: Vision & Goals
Vison
A vibrant Washington State that
offers opportunity for every
Washingtonian and prosperity in
every region.
Progress measured by 36
economic vitals (WA2040.org)
Inaugural Solutions Summit
Highlights
• Governor Ferguson opened the day
• Morning speakers defined the problem
• Utility CEO panel
• Agency Leader panel
• Student fellowship program (students attended from
UW, WSU and Gonzaga)
• Breakout solution panels
• Afternoon discussion groups
• Report to be issued early 2026
Energy Solutions Summit
Washington Employer View
Seattle Tacoma Box Company
• Founded 1889
• Family owned
• Headquartered in Kent
• Serving agricultural, seafood and
industrial markets
• Operations in five states
• Leader in sustainable packaging
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