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Per Capita Real GDP: $39,616 Rank: 12/50 (2006)

Population: 5,894,120 Rank: 15/50 (2000)

Per Capita Personal Income: $37,423 Rank: 14/50 (2006)

Unemployment Rate: 4.50% Rank: 24/50 (2008)

Business Tax Climate Index: Rank: 11/50 (2008)

Corporate Tax Rate: None

Individual Tax Rate: None

Sales Tax Rate: 6.5%

Business Tax Climate Index:

Individual Income Tax Index Rank: 1

Sales Tax Index Rank: 50

Unemployment Insurance Tax Index Rank: 36

Property Tax Index Rank: 28

Business Tax Climate Index: 11

Corporate Tax Index Rank: 31

Washington The State

The state of Washington is located in the far Northwestern corner of the continental United States. The terrain is predominately mountainous with flat areas found on the coast, in the Puget Sound Lowlands in the center part of the state, and on the Columbian Plateau in the southeast. In the nineteenth century, American and British settlers quarreled over the land, but war was averted by the signing of the Oregon Treaty in 1846. Mining was the main driver of Washington’s economy in the nineteenth century but it has diversified significantly since then. The discovery of gold in Alaska sparked the growth of Seattle in the early twentieth century, as the city’s location made it the perfect departure point for those hoping to strike it rich in the northern frontier.

State Information

Abbreviation: WA

Capital: Olympia

Nick Name Evergreen State

State Web Site: http://www.washington.gov

Motto: By and by

Top 5 Export Partner Countries

China, Japan, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Korea, South

Top 5 Export Merchandise

Computers and Electronic Products Sales

Transportation Equipment Sales

Computers and Electronic Products Manufacturing

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing

Major Cities

Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma

Main Airports:

SEA Seattle-Tacoma International Seattle

BFI Boeing Field/King County International Seattle

GEG Spokane International Spokane

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Secretary of State (SOS): Information about elections, registered businesses, trademarks, and lobbyists.

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Small Business Administration

Offers business development counseling and training programs and information on SBA loan programs.

Washington SCORE Offices

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Pasco - Mid-Columbia SCORE

Seattle - Seattle SCORE

Spokane - Spokane SCORE

Tacoma - Tacoma SCORE

Vancouver - Ft. Vancouver SCORE

Yakima - Yakima Valley SCORE

Access Washington

The official site of the state of Washington, this site provides information on government, business, education, living, visiting, and working in the state. Business links include resources for starting a business in Washington state, licensing information, and state laws and regulations.

Association of Washington Business (AWB)

Washington State’s version of a chamber of commerce, the AWB has a member base of more than 6,300, of which 80% are SMBs. It provides business advising and assistance services, accompanied by various web resources focusing on topics such as human resources, laws, healthcare, and the environment.

Global Business Center

This center if part of the Michael G. Foster School of Business, at the University of Washington. It aims to promote international business through various programs and educational initiatives. The site also provides a series of links to international organizations and resources.

Port of Seattle

The Port of Seattle provides a wide range of services that facilitate international trade for businesses in both Washington State, and the rest of the United States.

Statewide Services

Statewide Services specializes in assisting both local and out-of-state companies who wish to establish themselves in Washington state. Its website offers an extensive pool of business resources, including economic data, state industries, and a location search. The team also provides its business assistance services for free.

US Export Assistance Center of Seattle

This branch of the Department of Commerce specializes in helping small, to medium sized companies, in Washington State, develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided.

Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT)

The WCIT is devoted to advancing global opportunities for businesses in Washington State. Services that it provides include international trade updates, networking opportunities, as well as company advocacy. Its website offers a range of resources that focus on various international business topics, and links to other resources.

Washington Manufacturing Services (WMS)

The WMS is a professional organization dedicated to aiding and advancing smaller manufacturers in Washington State. Aside from providing consulting services, it also conducts programs for employee training and certification.

Washington Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

A collaborative project by the University of Washington, and other colleges and economic development organizations, the SBDC provides assistance and training for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Services it offers include business FAQs, research studies, and interactive counseling sessions.

Washington Technology Center (WTC)

The WTC is a technology and innovation-based economic development organization. It primarily focuses on assisting companies in the development and commercialization of technological innovations. Services they provide include funding assistance, R&D expertise and infrastructure, as well as investment opportunities.

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