Washington Business Associations
Aerospace
American Electronics Association- AeARedmond, WA
(425) 497-1707
www.aeanet.org/AeACouncils/WACouncilStart.aspAmerican Electronics Association- AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry.
Association of Washington State BusinessOlympia, WA
(360) 943-1600
www.awb.orgThe Association of Washington Business’ purpose is to create an economic climate in which business and citizens can be successful.
Northwest Entrepreneur NetworkBellevue, WA
(425) 564-5701
www.nwen.orgThe Northwest Entrepreneur Network helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.
Pacific Northwest Aerospace AssociationCanby, OR
(503) 651-2661
www.pnaa.netPNAA is a non-profit organization promoting growth and success of the aerospace industry in the Northwest region of the United States.
Technology AllianceSeattle, WA
(206) 389-7261
www.technology-alliance.comA consortium of Washington State technology businesses, their trade associations and research institutions, offers members the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
Biotechnology
American Electronics Association- AeARedmond, WA
(425) 497-1707
www.aeanet.org/AeACouncils/WACouncilStart.aspAmerican Electronics Association- AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry.
Association of Washington State BusinessOlympia, WA
(360) 943-1600
www.awb.orgbr /> The Association of Washington Business’ purpose is to create an economic climate in which business and citizens can be successful.
Northwest Entrepreneur NetworkBellevue, WA
(425) 564-5701
www.nwen.orgThe Northwest Entrepreneur Network helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.
Technology AllianceSeattle, WA
(206) 389-7261
www.technology-alliance.comA consortium of Washington State technology businesses, their trade associations and research institutions, offers members the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
Washington Association for Biomedical ResearchSeattle, WA
www.wabr.orgNWABR is dedicated to promoting public understanding of the implications and applications of the process of biomedical research.
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical AssociationSeattle, WA
(206) 624-1967
www.washbio.orgThe WBBA is a not-for-profit association of Washington state biotechnology and biomedical companies, research firms and related organizations.
Electronics & Computers
American Electronics Association- AeARedmond, WA
(425) 497-1707
www.aeanet.org/AeACouncils/WACouncilStart.aspAmerican Electronics Association- AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry.
Association of Washington State BusinessOlympia, WA
(360) 943-1600
www.awb.orgThe Association of Washington Business’ purpose is to create an economic climate in which business and citizens can be successful.
Northwest Entrepreneur NetworkBellevue, WA
(425) 564-5701
www.nwen.orgThe Northwest Entrepreneur Network helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.
Technology AllianceSeattle, WA
(206) 389-7261
www.technology-alliance.comA consortium of Washington State technology businesses, their trade associations and research institutions, offers members the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
Washington Retail Association618 S Quince, Ste A
Olympia, WA 98507-2227
(360) 943-9198
(360) 943-1032 - Fax
www.retailassociation.orgservice@retailassociation.orgLabor consultation for retail, wholesale, and service industries, association health plan offerings, and political advocacy for industry issues.
WSA (formerly Washington Software Alliance)Seattle, WA
(206) 448-3033
www.wsa.org/main.aspThe alliance focuses on helping Washington state technology innovators succeed. We are a catalyst for sharing expertise, delivering key business services and leading the advocacy of issues necessary to keep Washington a leader in the digital economy.
Marine Services
American Boat & Yacht Council410-956-1050
www.abycinc.orgA membership organization that develops consesus-based safety standards for the design, construction, equipment maintenance and repair of small craft the their systems.
Association of Washington State BusinessOlympia, WA
(360) 943-1600
www.awb.orgThe Association of Washington Business’ purpose is to create an economic climate in which business and citizens can be successful.
At-sea Processors Association (APA)Seattle, WA
(206) 285-5139
www.atsea.org/The At-sea Processors Association (APA) represents U.S.-flag catcher/processor vessels that participate in the healthy and abundant groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea.
Northwest Entrepreneur NetworkBellevue, WA
(425) 564-5701
www.nwen.orgThe Northwest Entrepreneur Network helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.
Northwest Marine Trade AssociationSeattle, WA
(206) 634-0911
www.nmta.netThe purpose of the Northwest Marine Trade Association is to promote boating and the marine industry by producing boat shows, supporting reasonable measures to protect the health and beauty of the marine environment, and promoting local, state and national legislation beneficial to boating and the marine industry.
Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers AssociationOlympia, WA
(360) 754-2744
www.pcsga.orgThe Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association is the largest shellfish association in North America. We represent the local, state and federal interests of oyster, clam, mussel, scallop and geoduck growers from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii.
Pacific Seafood Processors Association Seattle, WA
(206) 281-1667
www.pspafish.netPacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA) was established as a non-profit trade association to foster a better public understanding of the importance of the seafood industry and its value to the regional and national economies.
Technology AllianceSeattle, WA
(206) 389-7261
www.technology-alliance.comA consortium of Washington State technology businesses, their trade associations and research institutions, offers members the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
Washington Public Ports AssociationOlympia, WA
(360) 943-0760
www.washingtonports.org The Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) serves as the hub through which the state's 76 public ports work cooperatively to share information and address issues on trade, transportation, and the environment.
West Coast Seafood Processors Association (WCSPA)Portland, OR
(503) 227-5076
www.wcspa.comWCSPA exists to serve the needs of the shore-based seafood processors in California, Oregon, and Washington, who must fight to survive in the face of today's economic, environmental, and regulatory challenges.
Retail
Washington Retail Association618 S Quince, Ste A
Olympia, WA 98507-2227
(360) 943-9198
(360) 943-1032 - Fax
www.retailassociation.orgservice@retailassociation.orgLabor consultation for retail, wholesale, and service industries, association health plan offerings, and political advocacy for industry issues.
Software
American Electronics Association- AeARedmond, WA
(425) 497-1707
www.aeanet.org/AeACouncils/WACouncilStart.aspAmerican Electronics Association- AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry.
Association of Washington State BusinessOlympia, WA
(360) 943-1600
www.awb.orgThe Association of Washington Business’ purpose is to create an economic climate in which business and citizens can be successful.
Northwest Entrepreneur NetworkBellevue, WA
(425) 564-5701
www.nwen.orgThe Northwest Entrepreneur Network helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.
Technology AllianceSeattle, WA
(206) 389-7261
www.technology-alliance.comA consortium of Washington State technology businesses, their trade associations and research institutions, offers members the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
Washington Retail Association618 S Quince, Ste A
Olympia, WA 98507-2227
(360) 943-9198
(360) 943-1032 - Fax
www.retailassociation.orgservice@retailassociation.orgLabor consultation for retail, wholesale, and service industries, association health plan offerings, and political advocacy for industry issues.
WSA (formerly Washington Software Alliance)Seattle, WA
(206) 448-3033
www.wsa.org/main.aspThe alliance focuses on helping Washington state technology innovators succeed. We are a catalyst for sharing expertise, delivering key business services and leading the advocacy of issues necessary to keep Washington a leader in the digital economy.
Telecommunications
American Electronics Association- AeARedmond, WA
(425) 497-1707
www.aeanet.org/AeACouncils/WACouncilStart.aspAmerican Electronics Association- AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry.
Association of Washington State BusinessOlympia, WA
(360) 943-1600
www.awb.orgThe Association of Washington Business’ purpose is to create an economic climate in which business and citizens can be successful.
Northwest Entrepreneur NetworkBellevue, WA
(425) 564-5701
www.nwen.orgThe Northwest Entrepreneur Network helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.
Technology AllianceSeattle, WA
(206) 389-7261
www.technology-alliance.comA consortium of Washington State technology businesses, their trade associations and research institutions, offers members the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
Washington Retail Association618 S Quince, Ste A
Olympia, WA 98507-2227
(360) 943-9198
(360) 943-1032 - Fax
www.retailassociation.orgservice@retailassociation.orgLabor consultation for retail, wholesale, and service industries, association health plan offerings, and political advocacy for industry issues.
WSA (formerly Washington Software Alliance)Seattle, WA
(206) 448-3033
www.wsa.org/main.aspThe alliance focuses on helping Washington state technology innovators succeed. We are a catalyst for sharing expertise, delivering key business services and leading the advocacy of issues necessary to keep Washington a leader in the digital economy.
Tourism
Association of Washington State BusinessOlympia, WA
(360) 943-1600
www.awb.orgThe Association of Washington Business’ purpose is to create an economic climate in which business and citizens can be successful.
Northwest Entrepreneur NetworkBellevue, WA
(425) 564-5701
www.nwen.orgThe Northwest Entrepreneur Network helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.
Washington State Hotel & Lodging AssociationSeattle, WA
(877) 906-1001
wshla.com/welcome/index.phpThe Washington State Hotel and Lodging Association (WSH&LA) is a non-profit trade and professional association dedicated to the interests of the lodging industry in Washington State.
Value Added Agriculture/Food Processing
Association of Washington State BusinessOlympia, WA
(360) 943-1600
www.awb.orgThe Association of Washington Business’ purpose is to create an economic climate in which business and citizens can be successful.
Northwest Entrepreneur NetworkBellevue, WA
(425) 564-5701
www.nwen.orgThe Northwest Entrepreneur Network helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.
Northwest Food Processors AssociationPortland, OR
(503) 327-2200
www.nwfpa.org/eweb/StartPage.aspxEstablished in 1914, the NWFPA is a regional trade group composed of 81 processing companies operating 175 plants in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in a $10 billion industry.
Pacific Northwest Vegetable AssociationKennewick, WA
(509) 585-5460
www.pnva.orgThe Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association represents all vegetable growers from Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Pacific Seafood Processors Association Seattle, WA
(206) 281-1667
www.pspafish.netPacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA) was established as a non-profit trade association to foster a better public understanding of the importance of the seafood industry and its value to the regional and national economies.
Technology AllianceSeattle, WA
(206) 389-7261
www.technology-alliance.comA consortium of Washington State technology businesses, their trade associations and research institutions, offers members the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
Western United States Agricultural Trade AssociationVancouver, WA
(360) 693-3373
www.wusata.orgWestern United States Agricultural Trade Association: WUSATA is an association of the agriculture-marketing officials of the 13 western states.