STEP Conference Regina, Sept. 16-18, 2001: STEP Conference Regina, Sept. 16-18, 2001
High technology sectors in the
Pacific northwest
Rod Johnson
Canadian Consulate General
Seattle, WA
Our Territory: Our Territory Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Alaska
Think About the I-5 Corridor: Think About the I-5 Corridor Blaine, Washington to Eugene, Oregon
Over 6.5 million population base
Affluent and well educated consumers
Robust economy
Ease of transport and communication
Not to Forget Some Key Regional Centres…: Not to Forget Some Key Regional Centres…
Spokane, WA
Boise, ID
Anchorage, AK
U.S.-Canada Trade in High-Tech Products: U.S.-Canada Trade in High-Tech Products
Information Technologies and Telecommunications: Information Technologies and Telecommunications
Slide10: Seattle, home of:
Microsoft, Amazon.com,
RealNetworks, WRQ,
Corbis, Onyx and
Boeing
Slide11: Portland, home of:
Techtronics, GST Telco, LSI Logic,
Creative Media Development
and MedicaLogic
Slide12: Pacific NorthWest is still a viable option:
Seattle ranks 3rd in US of places for new technology business
2.3:1 ratio of job openings in Seattle for tech workers vs. the graduates produced by WA State Colleges
Despite slowdown, many companies still expanding, developing and outsourcing
Slide13: WA State high-tech industry employment projected to grow 26% from 2000 – 2002 with a need for over 12,000 new technically trained professionals
The Software and Internet industries as of Sept. 2000 still employed nearly 61,000 workers in WA State
Slide14: Seattle PI of 8/7/01 reports that the city of Seattle is 8th in US high-tech employment with approx. 174,900 jobs (aerospace, IT, software, medical devices…)
11,500 layoffs in the tech sector thus far in 2001, some from notable high-tech powers Amazon.com, Realnetworks, Webvan and Kozmo.com
Slide15: WA State K-20 school system entirely connected to Internet2 System (next generation research and education network)
Seattle ranks as one of the most-connected cities in the US (based on internet access and high-speed connections)
Slide16: WA State companies registered over 1,500 high-tech related patents between 1995-99
WA State ranks #1 of all US States in the creation of new companies, many of these companies are in the high-tech sectors of software, aerospace and communications
Slide17: WA State high-tech industry employment projected to grow 26% from 2000 – 2002 with a need for over 12,000 new technically trained professionals
Slide18: WA State ranks #1 for average technology job wages (1996 – 1998)
WA State high-tech revenues for 2000 estimated at $30 billion (not including aerospace)
WA State companies paid high-tech workers $11.8 billion in 2000
Slide19: Pacific Northwest Resources:
Washington Software Alliance
Software Association of Oregon
Economic Development Council
Slide20: Oregon Entrepreneur Forum
Northwest Venture Group
TechViews Seattle
Helpful websites: Helpful websites Washington Software Alliance
www.wsa.org
The Technology Alliance
www.technology-alliance.com
Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
www.cityofseattle.net/tda
Software Association of Oregon
www.sao.org
Areas of Opportunity: Areas of Opportunity Software for hightech sectors such as biotech/medical R&D
Software co-development
Contract R&D
Informatics and Avionics for aerospace sector
Multi media
In general, there is opportunity for competitive, innovative, leading edge technologies
Contact Information, ICT: Contact Information, ICT Brian Vescovi, Business Development Officer
Canadian Consulate General, Seattle
412 Plaza 600, Sixth & Stewart
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-770-4076/Fax: 206-443-9735
E-mail: brian.vescovi@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Aerospace: Aerospace
Facts and figures:
US$28 billion income for Washington state
500+ companies
Boeing #1 exporter in the US Facts and figures
Changes at Boeing: Changes at Boeing Reorganization and layoffs since 1998
Effect on Boeing operations
Rationalization, streamlining of production facilities
Headquarters move - Chicago
Boeing a global company
Effect on Suppliers: Effect on Suppliers HQ move will have minimal effect
Mergers, acquisitions, alliances
Seeking other opportunities
Optimism re long-term health of Boeing and industry
Integration at Boeing
Consolidation of direct supplier base
Move towards system integrators
Opportunities for second and third tier suppliers
Importance of partnerships
What’s to come?: What’s to come? Emphasis on Space and Military Divisions
Creation of new business units
Positive outlook for medium to long term
Forecast for continued growth
Competition from Airbus
Battle for market share, new aircraft models
Where are the New Opportunities?: Where are the New Opportunities? Joint Strike Fighter
Offset programs
First Tier Suppliers
Report on Boeing First Tier Suppliers in WA
Global parts trading network (Exostar)
Aerospace North America
September 10-14, 2001 in Seattle
Helpful websites: Helpful websites The Boeing Company -- www.boeing.com
Exostar – www.exostar.com
Washington Aerospace Alliance -- www.waa.net
Northwest Aerospace Association -- www.nwaa.net
Aerospace North America –
www.aerospace-na.com
Canadian Consulate General, Seattle -- www.canada-seattle.org
Contact Information, Aerospace: Contact Information, Aerospace
Martine Moreau, Trade Commissioner
Canadian Consulate General, Seattle
412 Plaza 600, Sixth & Stewart
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-770-4078/Fax: 206-443-9735
E-mail: martine.moreau@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Biotechnology and Medical Technology Industries: Biotechnology and Medical Technology Industries
Overview: Overview 170 companies
41% formed within last 5 years
10 new companies formed in 2000 – nearly half focused on genomics and informatics
Total employment in Washington 15,800
9,000 in biotech
6890 in medical technology
Of all companies:: Of all companies: 51% on R&D of therapeutic products /
26% on diagnostics
7% on genomics / informatics
6% on plant, agricultural and animal subjects
1% natural resources
9% other, including contract mfrg, and genetic testing
Leading edge research: Leading edge research University of Washington
Washington State University
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Virginia Mason Research Center
Websites: Websites Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association
www.wabio.com
Oregon Bioscience Association
www.oregon-bioscience.com
Biotechnology Industry Organization
www.bio.org
Contact Info, Biotech and Medical: Contact Info, Biotech and Medical Jane Shaw, Business Development Officer
Canadian Consulate General, Seattle
412 Plaza 600, Sixth & Stewart
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-770-4081/Fax: 206-443-9735
E-mail: jane.shaw@dfait-maeci.gc.ca