The Office of Financial Management, Employment Security Department and the Department of Commerce are just a few of the agencies that collect a variety of data so you can make informed business decisions.

Finding the right number of people with the right skills, experiences, and competencies is critical to a company's success. Washington's workforce is once of the most educated, productive and innovative in the nation. As you plan your workforce requirements, you will find industry and location specific information about labor availability, including recent plant closures and labor profiles that will help locate the right people for the right job.

Businesses and industries located in Washington state enjoy the benefits of reliable and competitive power supply. Washington possesses the largest coordinated hydro-electric system in the world which creates some of the cheapest and cleanest energy in the nation. Washington is a leader in capitalizing on energy efficiency opportunities and development of renewable energy solutions to extend our supplies and keep prices competitive into the future.