Our teams of professional staff are ready and available to support your business, travel and investment activities. We offer a wide range of customer services for economic development and trade within Washington State. Services include: assistance for importing and exporting products, locating or retaining businesses, supporting partnerships for community development, tourism customer and industry information, film and video production, and economic development professional development. Please follow the links below to contact the unit that best serves your needs.
Regional Services Competitively markets Washington as a national and international business destination through a targeted media and industry approach. Business and Project Development creates strategies for job creation and business development, targeted marketing activities, technical assistance and site development.
Tourism Markets Washington as an exceptional travel destination by influencing consumer decisions to travel within the state year-round. The tourism office’s objective is to drive visitors into communities throughout Washington State to increase visitor travel, spending and tax revenues.
International Trade Assists Washington state businesses in accessing the global marketplace by providing training and assistance, building international trade relationships and advocating the importance of international trade to Washington’s economy.
Grants and Loans Provides technical assistance, financing services and targeted lending to small and medium-sized businesses through loan capital for start-up and expansion projects. Finance programs are only available to businesses operating within the state.
Education and TrainingProfessional services for economic development practitioners providing instruction in fundamentals of comprehensive community and economic development and includes a practical and theoretical course of study.
Film and VideoMarkets the state and provides production support for feature film, television, and commercial projects.