Tag: trade

February 27, 2014 – The U.S. Department of State issued the following news release: The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will host a roundtable discussion highlighting the official launch of the Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Program on February 27 at 2 p.m. The […]

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The Canadian Consulate General in Seattle seeks a Trade Commissioner (Sustainable Technologies) for the International Business Development Section. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Consulate General of Canada – a modern organization that focuses on its core business to provide key services to Canada and Canadians with enthusiasm and dedication. The Consulate […]

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The Office of the Press Secretary released a vision statement in 2011 that asserted present and future cooperation between the U.S. and Canada.  Several keys areas included: Addressing threats early Trade facilitation, economic growth, & jobs Integrated cross-border law enforcement Critical infrastructure and Cybersecurity The two groups leading the next phases of the effort include […]

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Maud Daudon, president and chief executive of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Sam Kaplan, president of the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, had an op-ed printed in the Seattle Times entitled “Wider Panama Canal Among Multiple Threats to Puget Sound Ports.” There are serious issues that threaten Washington ports.  Among them are […]

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To help small businesses start or grow their exports, the Washington State Department of Commerce offers eligible small businesses export vouchers up to $5,000 to defray the costs of qualified export-related expenses.  Due to the tremendous success of the program, which started last October through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade and Export […]

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Riyadh and Jeddah • December 8-12, 2012 The U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC) and the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) invite Washington-based companies to join us for a unique opportunity to generate or expand business in Saudi Arabia. WHY SAUDI ARABIA? Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East and the largest […]

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Message from:  Edith St-Hilaire Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner / Consul et délégué commercial principal Consulate General of Canada / Consulat général du Canada 1501 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle WA (206) 770-4075 On February 4, 2011, the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United States issued a Declaration on a Shared […]

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Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire will lead a trade and investment mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland in July 2012.  The Washington State Department of Commerce invites you to participate in this excellent business opportunity. The registration deadline is Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Pricing Farnborough Air Show: Physical presence in the Washington State booth […]

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Source:  Washington State Department of Commerce Press Release, April 19, 2012. Featuring Washington-based cleantech companies Hydrovolts, B&G Machine, Greenwood Clean Energy, Enertechnix, and Demand Energy, the state Department of Commerce is leading a group to the “colossal” Hannover Messe–a 1,300 acre business fair featuring 300,000 attendees and 16,500 exhibits.  The fair takes place from April […]

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The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced that “…a potential state level visit may take place in April.”  Governor Gregoire has been asked to visit South Korea as the leader of a trade mission during April of this year.  The timing of the mission is yet to be confirmed.  The mission will likely cover […]

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