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This Tuesday, Executive Somers delivered the 2024 Snohomish County Update at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center. The event, which was hosted by Economic Alliance Snohomish County, brought together community members, elected officials, and local businesses for a discussion on the economic landscape and the innovations shaping our future.
"Snohomish County is at a pivotal moment, and collaboration is key to our success,” said Executive Somers. “The Snohomish County Update provides an invaluable opportunity to align our efforts and move our community forward."
Learn more in this story from The Daily Herald.
Executive Dave Somers recently announced that Snohomish County is awarding a total of $350,000 in grants to 50 local small businesses as part of the Small Business Innovation Assistance (SBIA) program. SBIA provides technical assistance services coupled with access to grants to help local small businesses recover from the effects of the pandemic as well as incentivize new, innovative ideas from start-ups and entrepreneurs. The program is funded by the County’s federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation.
“Our small business community is the backbone of our main streets and local economy. They provide the goods and services that make our communities thrive,” said Executive Somers. “These Small Business Innovation Assistance grants will boost economic growth and innovation across our county and help business owners build long-term resiliency.”
The 50 awarded small businesses break down as follows:
- 44 percent child care
- 33 percent manufacturing and retail
- 23 percent food production and food services
The average grant amount awarded was $7,300 per small business.
Anyone interested can find more information in this press release.
Snohomish County Human Services recently announced that they are accepting applications for $15 million in affordable rental housing, homeownership development, emergency bridge or shelter housing projects, homebuyer down payment assistance, and sweat equity projects. The department encourages nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies to submit applications by June 17, 2024. Projects must benefit low-income people in Snohomish County.
“One of the foremost challenges we face as a county – and region – is the housing crisis. Across our region, housing costs have risen astronomically over the last two decades, resulting in displacement and – in the worst circumstances – individuals and families entering street homelessness,” said Executive Somers. “A crisis of this scale and human impact requires urgent, bold action. These funds will help us take a step forward in increasing affordable housing capacity, and I encourage eligible organizations to apply.”
Anyone interested can learn more in this press release.
Please join Snohomish County for a Pride flag-raising and resource fair! We’ll celebrate Pride Month by raising the flag on the County campus, hearing from local community leaders, and sharing resources from partner agencies!
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When: Wednesday, June 5, from 12 – 2 p.m. The flag-raising and speaking lineup will take place right at 12 p.m.
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Where: 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA, 98201. The flag-raising will take place on the Oakes Avenue side of the campus.
 Learn more and RSVP: https://fb.me/e/1t0P9pPiQ
You can explore this website to learn about other Pride events happening in Snohomish County this June!
Snohomish County welcomes families with children from prenatal to five to the Stepping Stones Family Event, happening June 8 in downtown Everett. This free community event features community agencies and a variety of workshops that will provide information on services, community connection, and access to the resources and tools available to help parents support the health and development of their children. Parents will also have an opportunity to gain skills and resources to support family goals such as career development and budgeting.
Stepping Stones Family Event
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When: Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Where: Snohomish County Health Department, 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98201
 Anyone interested can find more information here: https://fb.me/e/1zbW6ylJ4.
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