Global Connections

Connected to the world through the Pacific Rim, Snohomish County is a globally competitive location for fast-growing and entrepreneurial companies that hallmark today’s new economy.  

Within equal distance of Tokyo and London – two global centers of commerce – Snohomish County is poised to make any company’s transition to Washington State economical, efficient and lucrative. 

 

Transportation infrastructure

Paine Field Airport

  • Paine Field is home to over 615 aircraft, including small, corporate jets and brand new Boeing 747s. Located about 30 miles north of downtown Seattle, the airport offers high quality aviation facilities, including an FAA tower, Cat 1 ILS, Part 139 certification, FBO services and good access to Seattle and the eastside cities of Bellevue and Redmond. 

  • The Airport is home to the Boeing manufacturing plant for 747, 767, 777, and 787 aircraft. Aviation Technical Services is the largest third-party aircraft inspection and repair facility in North America and provides repair and maintenance services for airlines such as Alaska, Delta, Southwest and UPS.

 

Port of Everett
Port of Everett

  • The Port of Everett provides direct access to the Puget Sound and all major shipping channels of the Pacific Ocean. Located a mere 25 miles north of Seattle and in close proximity to The Boeing Company’s Everett plant, the Port of Everett offers deepwater access and container-shipping opportunities.
BNSF Infrastructure
Rail/Truck
  • The main BNSF Railway line provides excellent rail service to anywhere in the United States. U.S. Interstate 5 traverses the community, providing direct truck and transportation links throughout the Puget Sound metropolitan area.

Public Transportation
  • Sound Transit, Community Transit and the Everett Transit systems offer light rail, commuter rail and express bus service to and from the region. Voter-supported referendums are quickly adding capacity and service to the Puget Sound during the next 20 years.