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What Is the Defintion of Manufacturing? And Why Is It Important?

The latest Congressional Research Service Report was published on February 6, 2017. Read it in its entirety here.   Read More

Happy Holidays From Impact Washington

It is hard to believe that 2016 is drawing to a close.  It was another busy year, filled with wonderful opportunties, partnering with so many incredible manufacturers in Washington State. It is... Read More

What’s next for Southwest Washington’s manufacturing scene?

While the last few years have been vital for manufacturing in Southwest Washington, leaders in economic development are busy working to grow the industry now and in the years to come. To do that, of... Read More

Announcing the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)

At Impact Washington, our mission is to help Manufacturing companies in Washington State grow. I’m excited to announce a new partner program that is aligned with this mission, the National Netwo... Read More

Impact Washington Gets New Home

  For most of its 18-plus years of existence, Impact Washington, the manufacturing extension organization for the state, has been based in Mukilteo. As of June 1, though, Impact Washington wi... Read More

Washington Manufacturing Awards 2016

Last week, Seattle Business magazine honored 15 pioneering companies at its annual Washington Manufacturing Awards gala. The event attracted 300 business leaders from across the state. The diversity o... Read More

The Wisdom of Andy Grove

Want to create manufacturing jobs in the US? Ask someone besides a politician how to make it happen: Ask someone who does it. T. Grove didn’t pursue these goals for political reasons or do it ... Read More

Can Reform Changes in Wellness Programs Impact Growing Obesity Problems Long Term?

By Holly Wright, R.D. It is now estimated that about two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese and the prevalence has increased 61% in the last decade. There has been a 36% increase in he... Read More