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Services:
Whatcom Opportunities Regional Center, Inc.
(WORC, Inc.)
Address: P.O. Box 2803, Bellingham,WA 98227;
1305 11th Street, Suite 301, Bellingham,WA 98225
Tel. 360 201 3933 |Website: http://www.worc.biz/
Geographic Area:
The legal boundaries which constituteWhatcom County,Washington.
Focus of Economic Growth Activity:
Capital investments and job creation in assisted living facilities for the elderly within
Whatcom County.
Point of Contact:
Rob Pochert, CEcD, EDFP, Executive Director; K. David Andersson, Attorney
Aero-Space Port International Group [ASPI Group]
Website: www.aspigroup.com
Geographic Area:
Within ASPI Group, located at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake
Focus of Export/Economic Growth Activity:
High tech, agricultural and other export products to Europe and Pacific Rim countries
through international air cargo facilities.
Point of Contact :
Andy Chen, ExecutiveVice President <achen@aspigroup.com>
The Immigrant Investor (EB-5) Pilot Program is designed to encourage foreign investment by providing a vehicle for investment in the form
of an economic unit called a“Regional Center.”The Regional Centers are private or public entities that have received government approval to
participate in the program.They enable the amassing and pooling of capital for targeted investment in designated regions in the United States.
Each year 3,000 visas are set aside for those who apply under a pilot program involving a USCIS-designated“Regional Center.” U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program through September 30, 2009
For the Investor, these Regional Centers are attractive because they allow for a less restrictive job creation requirement. Instead of having to
prove direct job creation, the investor may show indirect job creation through such methods as economic and statistic forecasting tools.
As the status of these Regional Centers as participants in the Pilot Program can change, before investing any money, verify the center is still
approved and active in the Pilot Program.
We hope these experts can guide you to success in all your
investment enterprises. Washington would also like to thank you
very much for your interest in investing in our state.
The Gateway Freedom Fund/AKA: Golden Rainbow
Freedom Fund
Address: 18034 13th Street, Seattle,WA 98177
Phone/fax: 206-624-5622
Geographic Area:
1) As Golden Rainbow Freedom Fund, air cargo and manufacturing facility in Jackson
County, Oregon;
2) AsGateway:CityofSeattleNeighborhoodReinvestmentAreainSeattle,Washington.
Focus of Export/Economic Growth Activity:
Air and ocean cargo facilities; and manufacturing; warehouses.
Point of Contact:
Henry Liebmann, Attorney
ThankYou
Immigrant Investor Program
Marine Services:
Washington’s natural advantages are derived from its 7 deep
draft ports and 12 total marine cargo terminals. Marine Services in
Washington State include: steamship lines, worldwide container
transportation, break-bulk shipping, harbor services, shipyard
repairs, building and designs (military & civilian) Naval architects
and Marine engineers, aquaculture, and commercial fishing.
Investing inWashington State:
A Guide for Potential Chinese Investors
Washington State welcomes Chinese investment across all
business sectors and encourages the creation of prosperous
new business relationships.Washington is a promising environment
for Chinese investors because of its highly educated workforce,
optimal geographic location, and exceptional tax advantages. This
guide will help you identify key resources and assist you to navigate
the landscape of investing in Washington State. By targeting
specific sectors and specific businesses that would best suit your
investment endeavors, then using the expert advice provided here
to help execute your strategies, you will ensure your investment is
handled properly and greatly increase your level of success.
Aerospace Production:
Washington State is home to the largest concentration of aerospace
workers in the world and more than 600 companies producing over
$36 billion in business activity, ensuringWashington’s continued role
as a leader in aerospace innovation.
Washington Investment Targets
Washington has a multitude of diverse business opportunities that will fit almost any investors’specifications and demands. The main
sectorsWashington strives in are: aerospace production, tourism, marine services, wood and forest products, agriculture, life sciences,
clean energy, technology, and real estate.
Tourism:
The multi-billion dollar travel industry in Washington is a vital
part of the state and local economies. The economic benefits
accrue from travel-related expenditures for goods and services
primarily in the lodging, food service, recreation, transportation
and retail sales industries.
The Gregoire Administration is open, accessible
and eager to work with anyone who shares the
Governor’s passion forWashington’s future.

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Wood & Forest Products:
DespiteWashington’s history as a commodity producer of primary
wood products, the secondary forest products market is flourishing
in the Pacific Northwest.Value added forest products include wood
product manufacturing, paper & pulp processing, and related
activities.
•BiotechnologyinForestProducts: Revolutionizing technologies
are being investigated in the forest/biotech area, including disease
and insect repellent trees, improving the efficiency with which trees
convert solar energy into increased growth, and many more.
Life Sciences:
Biotech and healthcare are diverse
andinnovativehighgrowthsectors
in Washington’s economic
landscape. Washington State has
190 companies dedicated to
biotechnology: 37% pursue the
research and development of
therapeutic products, 27% focus on
diagnostics, 21% on contract manufacturing and genetic testing, 9%
on agriculture and animal research, and 4% on natural resources.
Clean Energy:
Washington State is currently
a cutting edge leader in clean
energy technologies like biofuels,
hydropower, wind power, and
solar energy. The State’s rich
natural resources combined with
the technological advances make
it an ideal clean energy producer. The massive state and federal
clean energy incentives have also sparked increased innovation
and prompted lucrative investment opportunities.
Real Estate:
The recent economic crisis has
driven real estate prices down,
creating room for very sound
commercial and residential
real estate investments in
Washington.
Information & Communication Technologies:
The greater Seattle area and Washington State have become one
of the premier technology centers in the world for electronics,
software, and telecommunications.
•Electronics and Computers:
Washington’s electronics and
computer industry encompasses
a wide range of industry products
including: electrical machinery
and components, communications
equipment, search and navigation
equipment, and office machines.
•Telecommunications:
Telecommunications represents
one of the emerging sectors of
growth inWashington, including:
cellular, wireless, satellite services,
and data/ video transmission
sectors.
•Software: Washington is one
of the world’s leaders in software
development and information
technology. Besides Microsoft,
4200 software companies call
Washington home.
Agriculture:
Washington’s food producers have a worldwide reputation for
supplying a diverse range of high quality food and agriculture
products. One ofWashington’s best advantages is its reliable
production of high quality crops, cost effective energy prices, and
ability to quickly and efficiently ship products overseas.
•Biotechnology in Agriculture: State research centers and higher
education institutions continue to develop areas of increasing
crop yield, decreasing crop inputs,
environmentally compatible pest
control methods, crossbreeding,
and hybridization.
• Biofuel is also an emergent
industry with a bright future in
the state of Washington.
Legal Counsel:
JerryChiang|Associate
Stoel Rives LLP | Attorneys at Law
600 University Street, Suite 3600 | Seattle,WA 98101
Tel. 206 386 7570 | Fax 206 386 7500
jcchiang@stoel.com | www.stoel.com/showbio.aspx?Show=3264
Practices: Corporate and Chinese Services
Jerry Chiang is an associate in the Business Services group. His practice focuses on
general corporate matters.
AiyanaThompson|Associate
Stoel Rives LLP | Attorneys at Law
600 University Street, Suite 3600 | Seattle,WA 98101
Tel. 206 386 7520 | Fax 206 386 7500
amthompson@stoel.com | www.stoel.com/showbio.aspx?Show=3030
Practices: Corporate and Chinese Services
AiyanaThompson is an associate practicing in the corporate practice group. She
practices in the areas of corporate governance, corporation finance, and mergers
and acquisitions. She also has experience advising clients on limited partnership
agreements for private equity investments.
JeffreyC.Young|Associate
Garvey Shubert Barer (GSB) | Attorneys at Law
1191 Second Avenue | Seattle,Washington 98101-2939 | 18th Floor
Tel. 206 464 3939 x1527 | Fax 206 464-0125
jyoung@gsblaw.com | www.gsblaw.com/people/bio.asp?EmployeeID=Y026973904
Practices: Litigation, International Practice, and China Practice
Jeffrey C.Young is an associate in the litigation, international, and China practices.
Mr.Young was based at Beijing’s Qinghua University while on a National Security
Education Program Graduate Fellowship from the U.S. government.
Finding the ideal partner in the right sector requires a detailed assessment of the opportunities combined with expert advice.
Washington is well equipped with a talented selection of specialized support services for potential Chinese investors. Here is a list of
recommended experts that have the Mandarin language skills and experience to meet your needs.
GeoffreyG.Revelle|Member
Stoel Rives LLP | Attorneys at Law
600 University Street, Suite 3600 | Seattle,WA 98101
Tel 206 689 8730 | Fax 206 386 7500
ggrevelle@stoel.com | www.stoel.com/showbio.aspx?Show=302
Practices: Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, China Services, Intellectual Property,
Publicly Held Companies,TechnologyVentures Group
Industries: Renewable Energy,Technology
Geoff is a principal in the firm’s Seattle office. He focuses his practice on assisting
companies on a broad range of issues, including mergers and acquisitions, equity
and debt financing, general corporate work, licensing and distribution arrangements,
senior executive employment arrangements and business disputes.
LeoC.Peng|Owner
Garvey Shubert Barer (GSB) | Attorneys at Law
820 SouthTower | 1 Guang Hua Road, Chaoyang District | Beijing, PRC 100020
Tel. 8610-8529-9880 | Fax 8610-8529-9881
lpeng@gsblaw.com| www.gsblaw.com/people/bio.asp?EmployeeID=P891506374
Practices: International Practice, China Practice, and Immigration
Mr. Peng is current Chief Representative and Managing Director of Garvey Schubert
Barer’s Beijing office. His practice focuses on comprehensive immigration planning
for U.S. and multinational companies and their employees, as well as for individual
clients. He has more than a decade of experience in immigration law, particularly
in obtaining permanent residency status and nonimmigrant visas for clients from
around the world. He has consulted on mergers and acquisitions, established
corporate immigration policies, and developed recruitment plans for companies
throughout United States.
Realtors:
DorothyChuang莊芳芳,CCIM|VicePresident
CB Richard Ellis世邦魏理仕 | Global Brokerage Services
Park 80West PlazaTwo | Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Tel. 201 712 5835 | Fax 201 712 5870 | Cell 201 914 8642
200 Park Avenue | NewYork, NY 10166 |Tel. 212 984 8027
dorothy.chuang@cbre.com | www.cbre.com/dorothy.chuang
Focus: Office, hotel, industrial, retail, build-to-suit and development sites
Dorothy Chuang joined CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) in 1999 and is currently aVice Presi-
dent overseeing the company’s Greater China Desk in the NewYorkTri-State Metro-
politan Area. She has exclusively served many of the leading US-based Chinese firms
from California, China, Hong Kong andTaiwan in the NewYorkTri-State Metropolitan
Area and nationally. She provides her clients with CB Richard Ellis’comprehensive
platform, breath and depth of resources, and market knowledge.
JeffJagosh|SIOR
CB Richard Ellis | Brokerage Services
1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 1000 |Tacoma,WA 98402
Tel. 253 596 0027 | Fax 253 596 0059 | Cell 253 640 7776
jeff.jagosh@cbre.com | www.cbre.com/jeff.jagosh
Focus: Industrial CommercialWarehouse
He specializes in container logistics and warehouse companies in the Port ofTacoma,
as well as inThurston and Lewis Counties.
Investment Support Services