Living here
Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college46 mi
High school graduates95.3%
College graduates33.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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Lynden Economic Development
One of the goals of the Community Development/Planning Department is to help businesses big and small succeed in Lynden.
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Port of Bellingham
Regional Economic Partnership (REP) aims to retain and attract livable wage jobs and to assist businesses, entrepreneurs, and local organizations to thrive in Whatcom County, Washington. It leverages financing, planning, research, real estate, and technology to help businesses start, develop, and grow, promotes Whatcom County as a great place to live, work and do business, and connects businesses with economic development services and skilled workforce resources.
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Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
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Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
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Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
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Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo