Why Washington

• Educated Workforce
• Tax Advantages
• Optimal Location

Featured News

• Evergreen: Washington Clean Tech at Work
• Tourism in Washington Reaches Major Milestone
• Bellevue ranked #1 in top 100 places to live and launch
• Downtown Revitalization Conference set for May 13-15 in Wenatchee
• State invests $5.8 million to boost jobs and economic growth in Grant, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan and Walla Walla counties
• State awards $2.75 million in water system grants
• State Awards Over $10 Million in Community Development Block Grants
• Applications Open for Organizations Seeking Downtown Revitalization Help
• Boistfort Valley Water Corp., Lewis County Recovery Gets Boost from CTED Grant
• Washington earns top rating for managing public resources

World-class Industry and Worldwide Access

The International Trade and Economic Development division offers resources for businesses considering relocating to or expanding in the state of Washington. Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks and over 200,000 other companies have taken advantage of Washington State's strategic location and highly educated workforce.

Sites, Buildings, and Community Data

Our map-driven Land and Buildings database allows you to perform site selection searches, customize and analyze demographic and business data, and print maps. Visit the Search by criteria page to match your needs with suitable communities or Search by map/county/city to view county overviews and connect with local economic development agencies.

Business Resources

What do you want to do? Reduce your hiring and training costs? Finance your expansion? Expand into international markets? Learn about environmental permitting requirements? Reduce the cost of doing business with tax incentives? Find it here.

The International Trade and Economic Development division provides site location and permitting assistance, and serves as a liaison with state and local officials. You can find a directory of services and contact numbers in the contact us section.