For a complete list of entities serving all aspects of the Washington State trade community, please visit: http://www.seattle.gov/tda/tools_trade.htm
State of Washingtom Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
CTED invests
in Washington's communities, businesses and families to build a
healthy and prosperous future
Trade Development Alliance
The mission of
the Trade Alliance is to promote Greater Seattle, including King,
Snohomish and Pierce Counties, as one of North America's premier
international gateways and commercial centers.
National Center for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
The Mission
of the National Center for APEC is to generate and stimulate U.S.
private sector support and participation in the Asia-Pacific
Economic Cooperation (APEC) organization with the objective of
libralizing trade and investment in the region.
International Trade Alliance
The International Trade Alliance provides leadership in connecting Inland Northwest businesses with global markets while providing resources to enhance awareness and competitiveness.
Washington Council on International Trade
WCIT is a
private, non-profit, non-partisan association comprised of
private sector businesses, public sector and state government
representatives, acedemia, consular groups and individuals.
World Trade Club
Providing
Educational and Networking Opportunities for
International Business Professionals.
Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the
federal government created to aid, counsel, assist and protect
the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free
competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall
economy of our nation.
Western United States Agricultural Trade Association
WUSATA is
a non-profit organization that promotes the export of food and
agricultural products from the Western region of the United
States.
Washington State Department of Agriculture
WSDA serves
the people of Washington State by supporting the agricultural
community and promoting consumer and environmental protection.
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington
EFACW provides ongoing consulting services on every aspect of Export Finance for Washington State exporters including helping to qualify foreign buyers and negotiate the contract with your Buyer, payment terms, structuring the transaction and dealing with foreign exchange issues.