EVERETT — Snohomish County’s Executive Director for Economic Development Mike Fong has moved into a new role that places him in charge of building Everett’s economic base by convincing companies that the city is a good place to do business.<\/p>\n
Fong will become Everett’s senior executive director for economic development and opportunity starting on Feb. 9, the city of Everett announced in a press release<\/a> Friday.<\/p>\n Fong, in an emailed response to questions from the Daily Herald, said he will be directing efforts to help existing businesses grow in Everett while also focusing on attracting new entrepreneurs and companies.<\/p>\n “I know the city stands ready to deliver efficient services and supports that are necessary to create jobs and economic opportunity,” he said.<\/p>\n Fong will be joining the city of Everett ahead of the retirement of long-time city employee Lori Cummings, who is the current executive director for economic development, according to the city press release.<\/p>\n Fong will remain in his county role until the beginning of February. He started in the Snohomish County position in January <\/a>2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fong has served as director of the Washington State Department of Commerce from May 2023 to January 2025.<\/p>\n