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Your committee demonstrated true leadership by encouraging Washington County workplaces to implement tobacco-free workplace policies prior to or by July 5, 2010.

— Sandy Bernier, Tobacco Control Program Coordinator

Who We Are


Economic Development / Washington County (EDWC) is an organization made up of community partners.


Economic Development / Washington County (EDWC), is a countywide public-private development partnership that supports and nurtures Washington County’s economy. EDWC accomplishes this by serving as the central voice on economic development issues; conducting an aggressive existing business development program; engaging in targeted business attraction; and supporting start-up enterprises.

The goals of the EDWC are fourfold:


  • Retain and attract businesses
  • Maintain workforce quality & availability
  • Encourage start-up businesses and entrepreneurship
  • Serve as central resource for recruitment and placement of businesses


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