“ Tool Gauge has been very fortunate to work with the entire WADOC team . Much of our international business development could not have happened without their ongoing support and professionalism . Any Washington-based company that is seeking to develop export opportunities would be well served to reach out to this amazing team .”
— Jim Lee , General Manager , Tool Gauge
“ We ’ re extremely excited to get back to attending in-person trade shows with the assistance and support of the Washington State Department of Commerce ,” said Geoffrey Veld , regional business development manager , General Plastics Manufacturing Company . “ Virtual seminars and other events held by WSDOC have been beneficial in helping keep connected to the industry during this unconnected time , providing valuable information about segments and export processes that can help diversify our customer base .”
In the second half of 2021 , Commerce organized three aerospace and defense state delegations to DSEI in London , MRO Europe in Amsterdam and the Dubai Air Show , involving 17 small Washington businesses .
For more information about Commerce ’ s services , or to find out if you are eligible and how to apply for the Export Voucher Program , please visit http :// bit . ly / export-vouchers — Or contact : Nicole Gunkle SPECIAL PROJECTS AND STEP EXPORT VOUCHER PROGRAM MANAGER Phone : 206-256-6131 | Cell : 206-677-0416 Email : nicole . gunkle @ commerce . wa . gov
Amandine Crabtree AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL TRADE SPECIALIST Phone : 206-256-6137 Cell : 206-485-8541 Email : amandine . crabtree @ commerce . wa . gov
The program is funded with a State Trade Expansion Program grant from the U . S . Small Business Administration .
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