The Skagit Council of Governments has historically maintained the Skagit County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS serves as a countywide plan for economic growth and development. The CEDS is the latest in a series of economic development planning efforts going back to at least 1957 when the University of Washington conducted an economic base study for the county.
Since its formation in 1967, SCOG has contributed to regional economic development through the coordinated creation of numerous economic development plans.
In 2024, SCOG led the latest update to the Skagit County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), with support and collaboration across many partners and stakeholders, including the U.S. Economic Development Administration and civic leaders across Skagit County.
The Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) serves as the regional coordinator of the CEDS implementation work, and the SCOG Executive Director serves on the CEDS Steering Committee, and advisory committee to the SCOG Board of Directors.
