Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County
Aaron Weinberg is an accomplished professional in economic development and communications, currently serving as Economic Development Manager for Special Projects at the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County since February 2019. Prior roles within the organization include Economic Development & External Relations Manager, Communications Manager, and Communications & Community Engagement Specialist. Previously, Aaron was the Development Director at Binaytara Foundation from October 2017 to February 2019, focusing on fund development, marketing, and communications. Aaron began a career in journalism at Skagit Publishing from October 2011 to September 2017, where responsibilities included serving as a Business Reporter and Sports Copy Editor and Reporter. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Western Washington University, earned between 2004 and 2008.
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Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County
The Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County, Washington State (EDASC) carries out business attraction, retention and expansion, and collaborative engagement to achieve a prosperous, sustainable and equitable community while maintaining Skagit County’s natural beauty and quality of life. Skagit County is one of the Pacific Northwest’s best kept secrets for business, investment, and economic development. No other location is as centrally and strategically connected with the Seattle and Vancouver, Canada metropolitan regions, North America’s leading gateways to the Asia-Pacific region. Home to innovative, solution-oriented industry leaders, and a highly-skilled workforce, Skagit County offers an affordable, cost-competitive, and welcoming environment where your business and investment will be valued. Its established track record in balancing sustainability and growth is unique within the region. EDASC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports existing Skagit companies, and works with prospective companies on site location, workforce training, identifying incentives and access to capital, permitting, research, and other forms of assistance. In addition, EDASC’s strategies focus on improving assets and amenities within Skagit County, strengthening communities, and working to make Skagit County more prosperous, successful, diversified, and sustainable.