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The Office of Economic Development & Competitiveness has a suite of programs and services designed specifically for small- to medium-size businesses. Our business experts understand the pressure owners and C-suite executives are under and the challenges they face every day. Best of all, our teams are here to help your business grow and expand, and in the process, strengthen communities and create jobs and economic vitality across the state.

Site Selection

Looking for a place to site your business or a new facility? We can help you with permitting and regulations, utilities, incentives, logistics, Foreign Trade Zone access and location in one of our Innovation Partnership Zones, aligned with key sectors, industries and areas of innovation.

Investment

Washington State welcomes investment in our businesses and economy. If you are a domestic or foreign investor, we’d love to speak with you about the many investment opportunities available throughout the state. We have a lot to offer you as an investor, from investment assistance to the state’s EB-5 program.

Growth & Expansion

The OEDC team has a vested interest in the success of your business. Our team serves as your concierge, working with you to help your business grow and expand, whether it’s providing market research, making introductions, helping you get financing or orchestrating state resources.

Workforce Training

A skilled workforce is an essential part of any business’ strategy for success. We work with businesses and state educational institutions to align classroom and technical training with the needs of companies to build the workforce of the future, ready to step in and contribute to your bottom line.

Financing

The OEDC team has a vested interest in the success of your business. Our team serves as your concierge, working with you to help your business grow and expand, whether it’s providing market research, making introductions, helping you get financing or orchestrating state resources.

Small Business Export Assistance

Our small business export assistance professionals can guide you through the entire export process, perform market research, expose your company to new markets, put you in contact with key decision makers overseas and minimize your risk and exposure.

Starting a Business

If you’re just starting out building your business, the OEDC has some great resources assembled just for you, from our Small Business Playbook and links to co-working and makerspaces to connections to state agencies that regulate and oversee small businesses.

office hours

M-F: 8am - 5pm

Address

2001 Sixth Ave., Suite 2600, Seattle, WA  98121

Email

info@choosewashington.com

Phone

(206) 256-6100