Largest delegation ever joins Commerce at Paris Air Show
The vibe at the 2025 Paris Air Show, held June 16-22, was all about transforming multiverse storytelling into tomorrow’s reality.
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AMI Metals is growing in Spokane Valley
Aerospace materials specialist doubles manufacturing footprint
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AMI Metals president Bernie Rees, alongside our own Director Joe Nguyễn, announced that AMI Metals secured a 12.08 acre site in Spokane Valley to develop a new 101,000-square-foot facility.
The increased footprint will allow the company to increase capacity and hire more employees locally.
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Portal Space Systems expands by six times
Spacecraft manufacturer builds new facility in Bothell
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Portal co-founder, CEO and CTO Jeff Thornburg, shared news about the company's new manufacturing facility, now under construction in Bothell.
Their current 8,000 square foot facilty is home to Supernova, the first commercial next-gen spacecraft. The new 50,00 SF facility will be just two miles away.
This brings local jobs and growth of long range mission possibilities for commewrcial and defense customers.
Read more about Portal's growth
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 Get in STEP with export sales
Up to $10,000 to reimburse expenses -- see if you qualify
The Washington State Department of Commerce administers grants in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The STEP Export Voucher program awards cash reimbursements for small businesses to help offset expenses of expanding international sales.
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Around Washington
Connect to Portugal (Sept 10): Explore Portugal’s dynamic business landscape and foster new connections between Washington State and Portugal. This in-person event will be held at the Sound Hotel and Current Bistro, Seattle. Learn more and register.
BizFair (Sept 20): At Pierce College Puyallup. Find key resources to grow your business. Learn more and register.
In collaboration with the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW). Learn more and register.
Fueling global trade (Sept 23): In-person training for lenders with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).
Fueling global trade (Sept 24): In-person training for lenders with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).
Planting seeds of trade (Sept 25): An online webinar offering export insights for Washington's agri-business.
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