Feb 3, 2026 | Advanced Manufacturing, Economic Recovery, Exporting, Manufacturing, Small Businesses
International Trade Talk series created to strengthen Washington manufacturers By Tammy Lo Deets, International Trade Specialist Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness (OEDC), Small Business Export Assistance (SBEA) team is launching a new...
Dec 23, 2025 | Growth & Expansion, Innovation, Space
Company chose Bothell expansion based on the culture of space industry innovation, community and a robust workforce By Jacquie Goodwill, OEDC MarCom manager At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Portal Space Systems announced a 50,000-square-foot facility expansion, and...
Dec 8, 2025 | Community Development, Forest Products, Growth & Expansion
A confluence of natural resources, industry, and economic rebirth deep in the Olympic Peninsula By Jacquie Goodwill, OEDC MarCom manager Forks Prairie spans 3,000 acres at the northwest tip of Washington. It is located at the fork, or confluence, of the Bogachiel,...
Aug 28, 2025 | Aerospace, Growth & Expansion, Made In Washington, Trade Shows & Trade Missions
Largest delegation ever represents $71B state-of-the-art aerospace and aviation sector The vibe at the 2025 Paris Air Show was all about transforming what was once considered alternate universe storytelling into reality. By Jacquie Goodwill, OEDC MarCom Manager Held...
Mar 24, 2025 | Culture of Creativity, Innovation
A tribute to the life and legacy of our colleague Robb Zerr By Jacquie Goodwill, OEDC MarCom Manager Last month, the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness (OEDC) experienced a tremendous loss with the passing of our colleague, Robb Zerr. At his death,...
Feb 3, 2025 | Forest Products
Planting the seeds for industry innovation and growth by Jacquie Goodwill, OEDC MarCom Manager Washington has always been inspired by our forests. In an age where sustainability and stewardship are as crucial as yield, Washington continues to build on its legacy of...
Jan 2, 2025 | Growth & Expansion
Lafarge & Egge Celebrates New Facility Expansion Celebrate what you want to see more of.Tom Peters, Author of In Search of Excellence. by Jacquie Goodwill, OEDC MarCom Manager New Year tradition holds that it is a time to begin work toward our ambitions, not a...
