Washington | Trade and Industry Development

WA: Portal Space Systems Announces Washington Expansion for Spacecraft Manufacturing

News Jun 23, 2025

Space start-up Portal Space Systems and Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn announced plans today for Portal’s facility and wo...

Wind turbines generate 17 percent of power in the PNW. Photo via Shutterstock

Washington State: Building a Sustainable, Clean Future

Article Dec 19, 2024 | By: State of Washington

While roughly half of Washington State runs on hydropower, other forms of energy contribute sustaina...

U.S. Ports Represent the Backbone of a Strong Economy

Article Dec 19, 2024 | By: Tracey Schelmetic

The U.S. port system is a critical component of a growing national economy, and ports remain the bac...

Amazon Signs Agreements for Innovative Nuclear Energy Projects to Address Energy Demands

News Oct 21, 2024

Amazon has signed three new agreements to support the development of nuclear energy projects—including enabling the construction of several new Small ...

Regions Are Bridging the Gap Between Workforce Needs and Talent Pools with Training Programs

Article Sep 24, 2024 | By: Tracey Schelmetic

Today, human resources personnel in most companies, but especially high-tech companies, are finding ...

An Expanding Economy Requires an Expansion of Access to Markets

Article Sep 24, 2024 | By: Tracey Schelmetic

Access to all market points must be prepared to meet the needs of a growing economy. This not only i...

WA: Commerce Dept. Invests $37M in 46 Clean Energy Projects Across State

News Sep 16, 2024

The Washington State Department of Commerce announced 46 grants funded by the Washington Climate Commitment Act with additional state funding to boost...

WA: Commerce Invests $2 Million to Accelerate Industrial Site Development Across State

News Aug 29, 2024

The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $2 million in grants to eight projects that will expand the state’s portfolio of project-ready...

America’s Designated Sites Eliminate Business Complexity and Cost

Article Jun 17, 2024 | By: Tracey Schelmetic

Designated sites on which key work and permitting have already been completed for the purpose of ind...

WA: Amazon to Open New Satellite Internet Manufacturing Center in Everett, With 200 Employees

News May 28, 2024

Amazon is planning to open a logistics center in Everett in June to support of the company's Project Kuiper broadband satellite network. The new, 184,...