Choose Washington 2021

Washington State is No. 1 in the nation for quality of life.

For maritime innovation, Washington State leads the way.

What do sports and earthquakes have in common?

Washington’s natural attractions and cultural amenities propel the tourism sector’s rebound.

The Wine Industry is full bodied and growing by the day.

Washington’s forestry products industry is where sustainability, innovation and manufacturing meet.

On April 5, 2021, President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C., tweeted three words that Washington state took to heart long ago:

Washington’s community and technical college system meets the needs of industry with Centers of Excellence.

A longtime partnership with the military opens new economic opportunities.

Darigold, a Seattle-based farmer-owned cooperative, announced plans in June to build a new premium protein and butter operation at the Port of Pasco that will feature technologies and strategies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25%

Washington’s eight geographic regions offer diverse strengths and scenic beauty.

Washington’s outdoor recreation industry is boundless.

The state leads the nation in percentage growth of new tech positions, with employment in the sector having grown by nearly 34% in the past decade.

Washington focuses on small businesses as they navigate the entrepreneurial playing field.

Here’s How Washington Does It

The 2020 National Solar Jobs Census from the Solar Energy Industries Association ranks Washington No. 20 in solar power industry jobs with 3,565, with a five-year solar jobs growth of more than 1,300 jobs that places the state No. 13 in the nation.

Washington’s diversity runs as deep and wide through its history and economy as the Columbia River runs across its landscape.

It’s a simple proposition, says group heading up state’s talent attraction effort.

Amazon, Starbucks, Costco and Microsoft are household names in the Seattle metro’s corporate headquarters community.

With four communities in one, the Tri-Cities area is one of Washington’s economic powerhouses, and it’s only growing stronger by the minute.

Far from just a public health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has also been a unique economic crisis.

Commercial space exploration took its first big step in 2021.

Washington’s universities offer diverse programs and strengths.

Director of the Washington State Department of Commerce shares perspective on the state’s economic vitality.

Washington’s Governor shares insight into factors that created the state’s leading status.

Here’s how Washington delivers the ‘Best State’ in the nation.