Trade shows expand your business
Gain exposure to new global markets. Washington State competes with the other 49 states in the U.S. for new business and investment, and with other cities and countries around the world. Participating in highly targeted, high profile industry trade shows in key sectors showcases Washington’s many compelling advantages, from our highly skilled workforce and low-cost energy to our prized, unique quality of life and our culture of creativity.
These trade shows offer Washington companies to join us an official exhibitor within our state pavilion, creating an effective way to market products and services, forge new partnerships and gain new business.
Participating in an industry trade show
Want to join us? Businesses that exhibit with us will tell you that the return on investment is sizable, especially for smaller companies that want to expand their markets or introduce new products or services. Benefits include:
- low cost exhibit space
- vetted matchmaking meetings with prospects
- networking opportunities
- special tours and event invites
- pavilion concierge to handle your space when you’re at show events
- dedicated meeting room space
For more information, contact a trade expert via email or by calling 206-256-6100. The Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness will talk withyou about any of the upcoming shows and opportunities. Visit our Choose Washington trade show events webpage for a complete list of upcoming trade shows and trade missions.
Partner testimonials
“The Department of Commerce offers an incredible service to the startup tech community and there’s no doubt that their efforts with Mobile World Congress have not only helped drive revenue for our business, but have opened the door to new business that would have otherwise not been there at all. We hope to have the opportunity to work with them again on future collaborations.”
Red Russak, Business Development for Apptentive
“The Department of Commerce did a phenomenal job in assisting mobile technology startups to showcase their advanced mobility solutions at Mobile World Congress. Their continued engagement & the resources they offered to us are invaluable.”
Satish Shetty, Founder & CEO, Codeproof Technologies Inc.
“The show and all the work that Commerce did for us exceeded our expectations. We wouldn’t have gained any business from Farnborough without Commerce.”
Robert Edmondson, Corporate Accounts and Business Development Manager