Talented, educated and driven. It’s no accident that Washington State offers employers a superbly educated and trained workforce. It’s in our nature. People in the Northwest thrive on learning. In fact, approximately 90% are high school graduates (compared to 75% nationally) and three-fourths of the students at the state’s largest university call Washington home after […]
Doing the impossible every day. Forbes magazine recently named the Seattle area the #1 region for technology job growth. You don’t have to tell companies like Amazon, Boeing, Google and Microsoft that. These leaders in their respective industries already know that Washington State has a rich tradition of innovation, from ushering in the dawn of […]
Expand your market overseas. Washington State businesses understand the power of tapping overseas markets. Last year, $81.9 billion in goods were shipped worldwide by 8,400+ companies. Not surprising, given that the state’s proximity, geography and exports know-how make it the ideal place to set up an export business. While Washington is known worldwide for its […]
A great place to live, work and play. Washington State is a study in contrasts. Formed by volcanic upheaval and born out of a fierce, independent pioneer spirit, the state offers its residents endless opportunities. Indeed, Washington is not only the ideal place to build a business or career, but it’s a great place to […]
Abundant, renewable and inexpensive. If your business needs lots of power, you’ll love Washington State. Low cost energy is one of the many reasons why companies like BMW and Amazon Web Services have located their operations here. We offer businesses the largest coordinated hydroelectric system in the world. Nearly 75% of our power is derived […]
Washington State has had its share of earthshaking inventions. From the kidney dialysis machine and Medic One to the Slinky Dog and Pictionary, entrepreneurs and inventors from Washington have left their mark on our world.
Washington State is proud to announce that the prestigious Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit (A&DSS) will be returning to Seattle and the Washington State Convention Center March 11-13, 2014.
For more than a century, Washington State has been at the center of the aviation and space industry. From our humble beginnings in 1909 to our role as the global leader in aerospace today, our 131,000+ aerospace workers and more than 1,200 aerospace firms have
777X wing to be built in Everett, Washington.
Building the revolutionary 777X wing, Washington State’s composites and advanced manufacturing industry will have the opportunity to set the standard for aerospace design and manufacturing for decades to come. The knowledge and skills of Washington’s highly trained workforce is a natural fit for this cutting edge project. Read more in The Seattle Times.
In Washington State, aerospace means more than airplanes. Space is the emerging frontier for entrepreneurs who have set their sights on the commercialization of planetary exploration. And, angel investors are eyeing our rapidly growing spaceflight industry. The depth and breadth of Washington’s experienced aerospace supply chain means our companies are leading the way in innovative […]
The future of manufacturing is here.
Washington State’s culture of innovation is quietly revolutionizing the world of parts manufacturing. Puyallup-based P&J Machining, Inc is using robotics extensively to streamline their machining processes, both increasing productivity and maintaining precision quality. P&J sought out the expertise of high-tech experts to move their work to next generation manufacturing. Robots are designed for repetitive jobs that people may find dangerous […]
Tech colleges meeting demand for composites industry.
More than a 100 companies in Washington State are engaged in the rapidly growing composites industry producing aircraft, boats, wind turbines, sporting equipment, high-precision tools, medical devices and consumer goods. This expanding use of composite materials requires skilled technicians who can meet the demand for advanced materials research and development, fabrication and repair. An alliance of community […]
Local company takes flight with Alaska Airlines on October 1.
Starting Oct. 1 Alaska Airlines passengers will sip coffee from new high-technology plastic cups, the product of a fast-growing company in Arlington. Right now, Alaska gets its paper cups for in-flight service from a manufacturer in China. But the new cups, made by Washington-based MicroGreen Corp., are expected to cost one third less, weigh half […]
Bremerton company delivers first 65-foot Coastal Command Boat to the U.S. Navy.
SAFE Boats International (SBI) recently delivered the 65-foot Coastal Command Boat (CCB) to the Navy’s Coastal Riverine Group 1 in Coronado, Calif. The CCB is the first vessel of if its kind and represents the next generation of the Naval Expeditionary Combat Command’s fleet of patrol boats and combatant craft. Its unique combination of size […]