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2025-26 Trade Shows and Other Events

Helping you expand into new markets

Ever since the first voyagers established new trade routes by sailing beyond known ocean boundaries, humans have established a timeless legacy of exploration. Today, innovation and technology continue to shrink our globe, delivering products to customers faster, esnuring supply chains are more robust than ever. More than ever, we know nothing beats face-to-face interaction with key decision-makers. There is no substitute for the value of being in person to build trusted, interpersonal relationships. The Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness (OEDC) at the Washington State Department of Commerce offers introductions and more, partnering with you at international trade shows, missions, and other trade events.

Take a “STEP” in the right direction

The STEP Export Voucher program helps you offset international expansion costs

Funded in part by the SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), the Export Voucher program provides direct cash assistance to help develop an export program to generate international sales. Eligible reimbursements include expenses for trade show or trade mission fees, airfare, interpreter and translation services, export training programs and more.

Learn more about our program by downloading our flyer and our STEP program guidelines to find out if you qualify for a voucher to offset some of your export activities. We encourage you to apply for the Export Voucher program.