Partnerships

WCTA's strength lies in its partnerships. By working collaboratively with economic and business development organizations, WCTA is able to leverage valuable resources in the community who share the goal of supporting the growth and development of the clean tech sector in Washington.

Puget Sound Regional Council/Prosperity Partnership 

The Puget Sound Regional Council works with local government, business, and citizens to build a common vision for the region's future, expressed through three connected major activities: VISION 2040, the region's growth strategy, Transportation 2040, the region's comprehensive long-range transportation plan; and Prosperity Partnership, which develops and advances the region's economic strategy.

The Prosperity Partnership is a coalition of over 300 government, business, labor and community organizations from King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties dedicated to developing and implementing a common economic strategy. The creation of the Washington Clean Technology Alliance was an action item of the Prosperity Partnership’s Regional Economic Strategy.

enterpriseSeattle

enterpriseSeattle is the economic development council for the Seattle-King County region. It helps to create, retain and recruit high-value companies and jobs by providing client-based business retention, expansion and attraction services. The Seattle region has a rich history of entrepreneurship, is home to companies that create technologies that change the world, and has an unmatched culture of commitment to the environment. These are just some of the reasons the Seattle/King County area is an exceptional location for emerging clean technology companies involved in clean energy, green building, and environmental technologies.

Washington State Dept Commerce

Washington State Dept of Commerce is grouped into six divisions: Community Services, Housing, Local Government, Trade & Economic Development, Public Works Board and Energy Policy. Every division works toward the mission of investing in families, communities and businesses and many of Commerce’s programs span one or more divisions. Events and forces that drive energy issues within Washington often start outside the state. These issues are complex and the choices made have long-term environmental and economic consequences. Each year our residents, businesses, and industries spend $10 billion on their energy costs. Our long-term economic and environmental health depends on sound investments in, and purchases of, energy resources. Complete analysis of the long-term costs and benefits of energy resource purchases to ratepayers, the financial health of utilities, and the region as a whole, help reduce the risk of bad investments. Developments in electric markets; energy policy; and global climate disruption will affect Washington’s economy, environment, and energy costs in the foreseeable future. We face the challenge of structuring competition to be efficient, equitable, and environmentally sound. Our energy policy includes contingency planning for emergencies that disrupt energy supplies. Such emergencies threaten the health, safety, and lives of Washington’s people. The Governor, Legislature, and other decision makers require accurate, clear analysis of the energy issues affecting Washington.

City of Seattle Office of Economic Development

The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) works to maximize Seattle's potential as a thriving hub for businesses, jobs, robust neighborhoods and economic opportunity. Committed to creating a vibrant economy which benefits the whole city by promoting access to economic opportunities for all of Seattle's diverse communities, the Seattle OED conducts business development efforts which seek to create jobs and foster a diverse array of industry sectors, including clean technology.

Washington Technology Center

Washington Technology Center (WTC) is a statewide economic development organization focused on technology and innovation. WTC channels state, federal, and private resources to help companies develop and commercialize new products and technologies. WTC provides strong support for the clean tech industry through a variety of programs.