Northwest Aerospace News August | September 2020 | Page 50

AEROSPACE FUTURES ALLIANCE The Aerospace Futures Alliance is a coalition of businesses seeking to support, strengthen, and grow the aerospace industry in the State of Washington. Founded in 2006, AFA is a 501(c)6 that has been successful in helping the aerospace industry thrive through its efforts in advocacy and policy development, workforce development, training and education, and market intelligence. WASHINGTON STATE DEPT. OF COMMERCE The Washington State Department of Commerce’s mission is to strengthen communities in Washington. We are the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable community and economic vitality in Washington. PACIFIC NORTHWEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance is a coalition of aerospace companies that serve North America’s largest commercial aerospace manufacturing cluster which centers around The Boeing Company just outside of Seattle, Washington. 50 NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS