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Programs that move the corridor

The Chamber runs its work through a small number of long-horizon programs, alongside the forums and workshops in its events calendar.

Flagship program

ABIC — African Business Innovation Center

ABIC's role as a trade hub will boost economic activity through trade and investment, connecting the Pacific Northwest and Africa.

This Project seeks to promote economic growth, act as a dynamic trade promotion center, and become an innovation center focused on advancing technology in industries including transcontinental trade, transportation, green and solar energy, biotechnology, and government and financial services. By connecting government, industry, grassroots businesses, and communities, the center aims to help Washington State companies and other businesses succeed globally. They offer access to international trade services and facilities, simplifying and stimulating trade.

Value to the community

  • Attract new business to the region
  • Increase airport, hotel and hospitality traffic
  • Increase capabilities of the regional trade community
  • Create Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption for Educational Purposes
  • Stimulate economic growth via entrepreneurship and business development, career creation and retention with education and training programs, environmental sustainability initiatives, and access to capital

Goals and objectives

Strengthen trade between Africa and the Pacific Northwest to improve lives and enhance opportunities.

  • Promote Trade and Economic Growth
  • Facilitate technology transfer
  • Forge Powerful Business Networks

Develop a workforce in the Pacific NW among African American residents to meet the opportunities created by strengthened trade.

  • Partner with local workforce development agencies at the city, municipal, and county levels to develop training that meets the needs of the growing digital economy and developing job markets.

Also from the Chamber

Ongoing programs

Doing Business with the State

Guidance for members on contracting and procurement with Washington State. This program is listed on the Chamber's programs menu; its full page is being rebuilt and will appear here.

Business Issues Forum

The Chamber's monthly, member-only forum on the economic issues affecting the Pacific Northwest and Africa. An invitation is included with every membership tier.

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