Growth Partnership EDASC is a mid-sized non-profit focused on economic development in Skagit County, actively engaging in business attraction, retention and expansion, workforce training, incentives access, permitting support, and research. This presents opportunities to offer services that streamline site selection, workforce development programs, and capital access solutions for local and prospective companies.

Workforce Focus Recent and ongoing initiatives include Maritime Workforce Roundtables, WorkSource regional pop-up job fairs, and a Spanish-language Startup School cohort. These indicate a strong emphasis on talent pipeline, recruitment, and inclusive upskilling—selling points for training partnerships, HR tech, and apprenticeship programs.

Leadership Transition With the CEO planning to step down in early 2027, there is a potential window for strategic advisory services, board governance support, and leadership recruitment assistance to align organizational transition with funding growth and program expansion.

Digital & Data Readiness EDASC utilizes AWS, Google Tag Manager, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, and other digital tools, signaling appetite for data-driven marketing, CRM enhancements, and scalable outreach platforms. Opportunities exist to offer integrated marketing automation, analytics, and member engagement solutions.

Funding & Membership Momentum With annual revenue in the mid-range for regional non-profits and recent board expansions, there is potential to assist with funding diversification, grant management, donor cultivation, and strategic partnerships to accelerate impact and program reach in Skagit County.