Our job is to strengthen and diversify Washington’s economy by promoting exports. We’ve helped hundreds of Washington companies grow their export sales, and we’d like to help you too.

• If you’ve never exported before, please visit our on-line resources to see what it takes to start an export business.

The international business development managers at the International Trade Division are export specialists, each with a portfolio of industries. They understand the unique characteristics and market challenges of your product or service. They will help you:

• Grow your export sales.
• Research international markets to uncover the potential and pitfalls for your product.
• Find overseas buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners through arranged meetings and trade events.
• Understand the best mechanisms to get paid and mitigate your credit risk.
• Obtain advocacy assistance for all your trade questions and issues.
• Get information to meet all your trade needs through our trade clearinghouse.

Our business development managers are experts in a wide range of industries. For the appropriate contact person in your particular industry, see Industry Expertise. 

For further assistance with your Washington business requirements, please visit Learn about Doing Business in Washington.

International Trade Contact List

Washington State Department of Community,

Trade and Economic Development

2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2600

Seattle, WA 98121

206-256-6100

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Last updated 3/31/2009