Global Competitiveness Council

Governor Gregoire is committed to keeping Washington state at the forefront of the global economy. Through trade missions, key state investments, and creative policy efforts, Washington's premier role in the world is a constant goal.

• Final Report: Rising to the Challenge of Global Competition

• December 8, 2005 Meeting

Innovation Zones

Washington is a world leader in the research-based economy. Following a Global Competitiveness Council recommendation, the Governor has awarded six competitive grants to promote research into "Innovation Zones" as an economic and workforce strategy to promote this aspect of Washington's competitive advantage.

With results to be reported this fall, the research grants will provide important information about potential definitions, resources, and skill implications of an Innovation Zones approach to local economic intervention.

• Discussion Paper and Application Procedures

• Kitsap Proposal | Response

• Pacific Mountain Proposal | Response

• Prosperity Partnership Proposal | Response

• Spokane Proposal | Response

• Tri-Cities Proposal | Response

• Vancouver Proposal | Response