2023

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U.S. Commerce Department Announces $13.5 Million to Support U.S. Manufacturers

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced $13.5 million in U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants to support 11 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs) that help manufacturers affected by imports adjust to increasing global competition and to create jobs. The TAACs, which each service multiple states/regions, are located in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, […]

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Tips for Finding a Qualified Tax Professional Before Tax Time

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Each year thousands of businesses across the Northwest prepare state and federal taxes. However, finding a qualified tax professional can be a daunting process. Here are a few tips for finding a qualified tax professional to help your company efficiently file taxes. The IRS also has several recommendations for

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Commercial Equipment Company Grows Despite International Competition

Image by Michael Kauer from Pixabay A Northwest commercial equipment manufacturing company, with a reputation for quality and durability, faced intense competition from companies in Asia and Europe. To better compete and grow the company, the CEO contacted NorthwestTAAC and entered the U.S. Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program. The company’s CEO and NorthwestTAAC developed a strategy to create

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Rugged Outdoor Gear Company Grows Despite Trade Competition

Image by grebmot from Pixabay Summer is almost here! If you ride, hunt, or fish, there is a good chance you own gear from this family-owned, Northwest manufacturer. This company has been delivering, American-made outdoor gear for both professional and recreational use for decades. However, like many businesses, they faced fierce price competition from imports.

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Commercial equipment company grows despite international competition

Image by PIRO from Pixabay A Northwest commercial equipment manufacturing company developed a reputation for quality and customer loyalty. However, the company faced intense competition from companies in Asia and Europe. To better compete, the company contacted NorthwestTAAC and entered the U.S. Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program. The company’s management and NorthwestTAAC developed

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Plotting a new course with Trade Adjustment Assistance

Photo by Eva Bronzini An Alaska wild seafood harvester was losing business to imports from Scandinavian countries in 2016. The seafood harvester entered the U.S. Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program. The firm’s management and NorthwestTAAC developed a strategy to create alternative distribution channels. The company used TAAF funding for marketing and website improvements.

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Optics and photonics company nearly doubles revenue

Image source: National Institute of Standards and Technology image gallery NorthwestTAAC supports companies working in cutting-edge industries, including companies in the optical and photonics industry. The optics and photonics industry manufactures mirrors, lenses, telescopes, microscopes, lasers, and fiber optics for the defense, life sciences, and consumer electronics sectors. One NorthwestTAAC client has manufactured optics and

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