Economy

King County's goal is to enrich the lives of our residents. The community indicators below reflect the state of King County's workforce and its business climate. A healthy economy and workers that can earn a family wage are essential to improve the quality of life of King County residents. The performance measures demonstrate the role of King County government in:

• Training workers in the skills required by industries that offer the best opportunities for employment and career advancement; and
• Retaining, expanding, and recruiting businesses within industry clusters that offer the greatest potential for growth.