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washington in the making
We need everyone working together to reimagine Washington and create the vision for what we can and should become . That was the heart of Washington in the Making prior to the pandemic , and it only became more relevant as 2020 unfolded . The AWB Institute launched the initiative in the midst of the pandemic , positioning the effort to not only rebuild an economy battered by Covid-19 , but rebuild it stronger than it was before .
Washington in the Making uses a mix of data analysis called the Vitals combined with Washington ’ s legacy of creativity , persistence and courage to envision a state where all people and all communities prosper .
The Vitals are presented in a dashboard measuring Washington ’ s vital economic indicators — 34 indicators for all 39 counties ranging from the unemployment rate and median household income to percentage of income spent on rent and the number of households without internet .
The numbers , provided by Eastern Washington University Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis , are built around five pillars that provide a roadmap to shared prosperity in every part of the state :
talent : Ensuring Washington employees are talented and prepared . business environment : Advancing policies that support competitiveness .
infrastructure and connectivity : Creating and maintaining effective infrastructure that supports a remote workforce and mobility for goods and people .
entrepreneurship and innovation : Fueling a culture where entrepreneurship and innovation are rewarded .
place and community : Supporting job recovery and growth in urban and rural communities to ensure Washingtonians can live where they want to live .
Washington has always been a state of makers and doers , and Washington in the Making will build on this to craft a future that ’ s better for everyone . p 12