Former Gov. Chris Gregoire: Is Washington Losing Its Competitive Edge? | Elephant in the Dome

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Is Washington losing its competitive edge?

Former Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire joins Sen. Chris Gildon on The Elephant in the Dome to discuss growing concerns about the state’s business climate — and what Washington can do to remain a place where businesses grow, jobs are created and families can afford to live.

Gregoire, who now leads Challenge Seattle, discusses a new economic development initiative focused on strengthening the Puget Sound region’s competitiveness.

In this conversation:

• Why Washington’s business climate is raising concerns
• How overlapping taxes and regulations affect businesses
• Opportunities in aerospace, technology, maritime and defense
• Why faster permitting could help address housing costs
• Lessons from the Great Recession about responsible state budgeting
• Why Gregoire believes economic competitiveness should be a nonpartisan priority

Despite coming from different political backgrounds, Gregoire and Gildon find common ground on the importance of jobs, affordability and Washington’s economic future.

Learn more about Challenge Seattle: https://challengeseattle.com/

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