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.

76,661 people work in Snohomish County’s Business Services cluster. Most work as real estate sales agents and real estate brokers.

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 the third best place 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