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TechAmerica is the largest and strongest voice and resource for technology in the United States and is the industry's leading trade association.

TechAmerica Washington, founded in 1956, serves the interests of high-tech companies in the Pacific Northwest. TechAmerica has allied with the Washington Technology Industry Association to support TechAmerica Washington’s members and offer a broader portfolio of benefits and programs. Through the WTIA and TechAmerica's portfolio of services, member companies are exposed to opportunities for public policy advocacy, networking, business development, education, advocacy, and shared business savings.

Founded in 1984, the WTIA serves the interests of high-tech companies in Washington. Its staff are also focused on the unique needs of TechAmerica companies in Washington. For additional information, please contact Susan Sigl, President & CEO, Washington Technology Industry Association at (206) 448-3033 X102.

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For the fifth year in a row, Washington’s high-tech industry added jobs, up 9,300 for a total of 186,800 in 2008, the most current year for which state data are available.  This five percent gain in the midst of recession compared with a one percent gain in the state’s private sector workforce in 2008.

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Washington State’s Tech Exports Increase for Sixth Consecutive Year

Trade in the Cyberstates 2009TechAmerica Foundation released its annual report detailing state trends in the international trade of high-tech goods. The report, Trade in the Cyberstates 2009: A State-by-State Overview of High-Tech International Trade, includes statistics and trend data for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

High-tech exports from Washington State grew by $153 million, or five percent, from 2007 to 2008. Washington's tech exports have grown steadily every year since 2002, increasing by 66 percent from 2002 to 2008. Washington ranked fifth nationwide for consumer electronics exports, which totaled $320 million.

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Contact Information

TechAmerica Washington and the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA)
2220 Alaskan Way, Suite 390
Seattle WA  98122Washington Technology Industry Association

Phone: (206) 448-3033
Fax: (206) 448-3103

WTIA President & CEO: Susan Sigl
Email: ssigl@washingtontechnology.org
Website: www.washingtontechnology.org
Phone: (206) 448-3033 X102
Fax: (206) 448-3103

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This entry was posted on Monday, May 4th, 2009 by Dheeraj Dasari.

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