Clallam EDC: Clallam County Economic Development Council"

STREET ADDRESS 905 W 9th Street Port Angeles, WA 98363
PHONE T: 360.457.7793

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Clusters

Clusters are composed of individuals from similar and related industries who identify opportunities and challenges, and work jointly to find solutions and pathways forward. As the Clusters continue in their evolution, participation and activity varies depending on industry needs and individual commitment. Some cluster members continue to meet monthly, while others meet only as needed, when a topic of interest is introduced.

 

Cluster topics may include:

  • Opportunities and barriers for expansion of incumbent businesses

  • Training requirements for existing or expanding workforce

  • Challenges regarding skilled employee attraction and retention

Cluster activities are designed to be private industry and employer driven. Cluster targets are intended to address both the immediate and long-term development needs of the industry in question. Topics such as public policy and legislative issues are also included in Cluster activity

 

Clusters

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industry clusters

Clusters normally represent industries that match one or more of the following descriptions:

  • Industries that employ significant numbers of local residents
  • Industries that are expanding or are considering locating/relocating to the area
  • Industries that are making the effort to move to higher levels of competence but are restricted by the skill levels of their current employee base and worker pool

Current Clallam County Industry Clusters

Cluster

Representative Organization Contact

Technology

Clallam EDC

Marine Services

Clallam EDC or Marine Center of Excellence

Forest Resources

Clallam EDC

Agriculture

North Olympic Peninsula R C & D

Tourism

North Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission

Education

Clallam EDC

Healthcare

United Way of Clallam County/Access to Health Care

Building and Construction Trades

Clallam EDC

Finance

Clallam EDC

The following industry clusters have been identified as Washington State Industries: 

Aerospace, Electronics and Computers, Forest Products, Life Sciences, Marine Services, Software, Telecommunications, Tourism and Value-Added Agriculture/Food Processing. 

 

“The landscape for business in Washington State is exciting. This state has one of the most robust and diverse economies in the world. Its make-up spans aerospace, tourism, marine services, wood products, agriculture, life sciences, and technology, and includes a rich and deep selection of specialized services that support businesses to be the best.”

Washington state's Key Industries

 

The EDC staff assisted Port Angeles Hardwood in locating and building our sawmill here in Port Angeles and offers continued support to our business. Quote Close Keith Harris, plant superintendent