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Aerospace Expands Into Emerging Markets
Aerospace remains indispensable.
Boeing and its supplier network continue to shape employment, exports and advanced-manufacturing skills across Puget Sound and central Washington. The state’s opportunity is not limited to conventional aircraft: space systems, uncrewed technologies, sustainable aviation fuels and next-generation materials can extend the cluster into faster-growing markets. Portal’s expansion adds a commercial-space dimension, while Washington’s clean-energy policies and...
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Washington State: Where the “Next Big Thing” Begins
August 23, 2024
By the Washington State Department of Commerce When rattling off a list of mover-and-shaker states in the U.S., Washington State may not instantly rol...
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2024 IEDC ECONOMIC FUTURE FORUM
April 22, 2024
Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Tuesday, June 18, 2024 PST WHERE: The Davenport Grand 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd Spokane, WA 99201 Save the Date for the 2...
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With billions of federal dollars at stake, state helps communities secure funding for infrastructure, innovation, jobs
March 19, 2024
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Senate Committee Unanimously Confirms Mike Fong as Washington State Commerce Director
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