ABB 2006/7 | State Profiles | Western region | Washington

Washington State is leading the way for enterprising companies to prosper. The state ranks at the top in categories that define business vitality, development capacity and competitiveness.

Creativity in a like-minded environment

The state’s marketplace may best be characterised as an “idea economy”, a place where concepts become reality. When you do business in Washington State, you are in good company: Microsoft, Nintendo, Starbucks, Costco, Boeing, Amazon. com, Nordstrom, Nextel, and Weyhaeuser, to name a few.

Produce market prosper

It’s all here: lower operating costs and room to accommodate future expansions. Multiple business tools are available to meet your needs, including assistance for manufacturing, research and development, high-tech, and others. Incentives can be used to offset facilities, equipment, workforce, training and other expenses. You will experience no state corporate income tax, no state inventory tax, no state personal income tax and no state tax on interest, dividends or capital gains.

International gateway

Washington boasts a sophisticated infrastructure of deep-water ports, international air capacity and world-class business services that make it a major centre for international commerce and continental trans-shipment. The dollar volume of manufactured goods sold to foreign markets has consistently kept us ranked in the top five highest exporting states nationally, and number one on a per capita basis.

Talent that delivers

Workforce is typically a company’s linchpin. The state’s labour force consistently ranks among the top five nationally, based on education, productivity and experience.

Location

Washington State is located in the northwest corner of the continental US. It shares a border with Canada and is bounded by the Pacific Ocean. The state is strategically positioned equidistant between Europe and Asia Pacific. Its geographic location offers expeditious movement of goods and services.

Commitment to service

The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development helps companies – both in-state and out-of-state – to establish and grow in Washington. Our Business and Project Development Staff provide confidential, no-cost assistance with the expansion, retention and recruitment of companies. Our International Trade Division assists Washington State businesses in profitably accessing the global marketplace by providing training and assistance, building international trade relationships.

Our Business and Project Development staff conduct in-state location searches based on each company’s requirements, and provide support on a variety of matters. Our International Trade Division works with companies to help them enter new foreign markets or to expand sales overseas. It provides most of its services to Washington companies at no charge.

For more information, contact:
State of Washington Department of Community,
Trade and Economic Development
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121 US
TeL: 001 206 256 6100
Fax: 001 206 256 6125
E-mail: busdevinfo@cted.wa.gov
Website: www.choosewashington.com

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