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Legislative Committee on Economic Development & International Relations "Creating Economic Development & Promoting International Trade in the State of Washington" Title 43.15.060 RCW: Powers - Study and Review of economic issues. The committee, or its subcommittees, are authorized to study and review economic development issues. The committee’s duties include special emphasis on international trade, tourism, investment and industrial development, and assisting the legislature in developing a comprehensive and consistent economic development policy.Tourism is also a vital part of the state's economy and an important economic engine for hundreds of communities and businesses throughout the state. This $10.6 billion industry supports more than 126,800 jobs and some 30,000 small businesses that provide visitor industry goods and services. Lt. Governor Owen, Chair Committee Members:
Schedule and recent presentations made before the committee Links to the Department of Community Trade and Economic Development: Washington State export and key trading partner information Choose Washington - Data and information for businesses considering a Washington state location Experience Washington - tourism and travel information www.experiencewashington.com/industry - Tourism industry visitor data More related links: Access
Washington (Washington state's home page) Workforce Explorer (Labor market information from Washington State Employment Security Department) Washington Economy at a Glance (US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics) Chamber of Commerce Directory (Association of Washington Business) Port Directory (Washington Public Ports)
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