The number of workers in Snohomish County’s Business Services cluster totaled over 78,000 as of April 2010. Employment within the cluster increased 38% from 2002 and 5% from 2009. The Business Services cluster is the most diverse of all clusters, as it is comprised of industries and occupations that provide a wide array of professional services to the business community. Success and growth in all other clusters depend upon a thriving Business Services cluster. The Business Services cluster in Snohomish County is holding strong, in part due to the continued growth and prosperity of the Transportation and Information industries. Despite current news reports that portray a mixed economic picture for Business Services, the positive news must be allowed to shine. The local economy is stronger than expected, and Washington is still one of the top places in the nation for business. With future projections in mind, Business Services is indeed an excellent cluster in which to begin a career.
The Business Services cluster focuses on:
- Transportation
- Information
- Financial Services
- Real Estate
- Professional Services
- Management
- Administrative Services
