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The landscape for business in Washington State is exciting. This
state has one of the most robust and diverse economies in the
world. Its make-up spans aerospace, tourism, marine services,
wood products, agriculture, life sciences, and technology, and
includes a rich and deep selection of specialized services that
support businesses to be the best.
Aerospace
Washington State is the center of one of the world’s largest
aerospace manufacturing clusters.
Forest Products
Wood is one of Washington State's key industrial clusters. In
combination with a strong resource base, Washington's historical
tie to the forest products industry results in a superior
infrastructure of roads, ports, and generations of workers and
logging communities resulting in a strong competitive advantage.
Life Sciences
Spanning from Spokane to the greater Seattle metropolitan area,
biotech and healthcare are diverse and innovative high growth
sectors in Washington's economic landscape.
Biotechnology
One of the fastest growing research centers in the world,
Washington companies and researchers are pioneers in cure and
treatment efforts for cancer, AIDS/HIV and multitudes of other
serious diseases. Washington medical device companies enhance
quality of life through novel product creation.
Marine Services
Located on the Puget Sound, the Pacific Coast, and the lower
Columbia River, Washington State’s unique geography positions
its marine services industry for leadership in waterborne
commerce.
Technology
Greater Seattle and Washington State have become one of the
premier technology centers in the world for software,
electronics, and telecom.
Electronics & Computers
This diverse industry manifests itself in a multitude of
electronic systems companies all over the state.
Software
Home to Microsoft, over 3,000 innovative software companies dot
Washington's landscape.
Telecommunications
Innovators in communication technologies, McCaw Cellular (now
AT&T Wireless) originated in Washington State and jump-started a
new era of global communication.
Tourism
From the cosmopolitan luxuries Seattle has to offer to the
pristine wilderness found in Washington's national parks, state
tourism continues to play an integral role in the state's
economy.
Value Added Agriculture/Food Processing
Agriculture has played a critical role in Washington's economy
since the first pioneers settled over 200 years ago. Value added
processors enhance our state's agricultural roots and provide
valuable products to consumers and businesses.
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