Economic Development
Washington Ranks First in a Study of U.S. States Measuring Performance
The state shines as an economic powerhouse but has room to improve in providing opportunity for all citizens
Washington state commands the leading position in a ranking of states just released by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings are based on eight variables designed to measure a states performance and its success in meeting citizen needs. Ranking behind No. 1 Washington in the U.S. News report were New Hampshire, Minnesota, Utah and…
Seattles Overall Prosperity Could Help Lure Opportunity Zone Investment to the Area
Three counties in the Puget Sound region, including King, stand to benefit most, study shows
Three Washington counties rank among the Top 20 counties in the nation for opportunity-zone investment potential, according to a just-published study by Commercial Cafe, a national real estate listings platform that is part of Yardi Systems. Washington state is home to 139 opportunity zones, which are economically distressed census tracts that are within the scope…