Amandine Crabtree www . commerce . wa . gov
Washington State ’ s Aerospace Industry Shows the Right Stuff on Global Stage
By Amandine Crabtree and James Mumford — Washington State Dept . of Commerce
Washington State ( Washington ) continues to build on its proud history in the vanguard of aerospace , offering a highly productive and profitable place to do business for the industry ’ s global players .
James Mumford Program Manager Business Development
WASHINGTON STATE DEPT . OF COMMERCE
That was the Evergreen State ’ s clear message at June ’ s Aircraft Interiors Expo ( AIX ) in Hamburg , Germany and July ’ s Farnborough International Airshow ( FIA ) in the United Kingdom . The Washington State Department of Commerce ( Commerce ) made a strong showing at both trade shows , showcasing delegations of nine companies with 21 attendees in Hamburg and seventeen companies with 58 delegates in London .
During these events , Commerce met with key trade partners and companies interested in expanding their operations in Washington , and shared with the world how our aerospace and defense companies benefit from doing business in the state .
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