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Bring people together
Knowing the right person to connect with overseas can be the difference between a small or medium-sized business stalling and thriving. We make those connections.
Building bridges since 2010
What’s good for India is
What’s good for India is
good for Washington
WASITRAC connects Washington State businesses with partners, markets and investment opportunities across India — from advanced technology and aerospace to agriculture, renewable energy and infrastructure.
Our Mission
Bridges between Washington State and India
Our mission is to build bridges between Washington State and its citizens and their counterparts in India — beginning with sister-state relationships between Washington and the Indian states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat.
We concentrate primarily, though not exclusively, on infrastructure development, renewable energy, education and social services. By respecting the diversity of both cultures, we create a solid platform for collaboration between businesses — and real, lasting value for everyone we serve.
With each passing year the ties between India and Washington State grow stronger. The technology corridor of Western Washington is home to a large and growing community of India-born engineers, entrepreneurs and their families — and that human connection is the foundation everything else is built on.
What We Do
Three ways we open doors
Whether you are a Washington company looking east or an Indian enterprise looking to the Pacific Northwest, the first step is the same: the right introduction, at the right moment.
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Share information
In a fast-changing world, information is the key to success. Having the right information clears the path, so you can focus on trade.
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Grow your trade
India’s fast-growing market is an ideal partner for Washington State companies. Both economies span agriculture through advanced technology, making it a natural fit.
Our Track Record
A record of delegations, agreements and introductions
A selection of the trade missions, summits and civic partnerships WASITRAC has led or supported.
- 2010Historic Centennial Sister-Port Agreement A landmark port-to-port partnership linking Washington State and India.
- 2010Odisha State delegation visits Seattle June 2010 — hosting Indian state representatives in Washington.
- 2010WASITRAC Trade Delegation to India November 2010 — sent with a message of support from Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, and widely regarded as a success.
- 2012Washington State Summit on US–India Trade & Commerce 27–28 September 2012.
- 2013Appreciation Reception September 2013 — hosted with economic development organisations from across Washington State.
- 2013Community partnership: Seattle MAQ T20 Emerald Cup Supporting cricket and cultural ties in the Puget Sound region.
- 2015First Indian Community Roundtable with Governor Jay Inslee Convening Washington’s Indian community with the Governor’s office.
- 2015Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Bay Area September 2015.
- 2015Fourth Annual Building Bridges Reception Our flagship annual gathering of business and civic leaders.
- 2017Seminar on Investment Opportunities in India February 2017.
- 2017Make in India Seminar, Newcastle Convened with the Consulate General of India (San Francisco), the Indo-American Friendship Forum Foundation, the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, the US India Business Council and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
- 2017Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Hyderabad November 2017 — representing Washington State interests in India.
Leadership
Our board
WASITRAC is guided by business leaders, public servants and community figures on both sides of the Pacific.
Jim McDermottHonorary Chair · Former Congressman
Debadutta DashCo-Chair
Habib M. HabibCo-Chair
Itu MohapatraAdvisory Board
Murthy “MK” KalkuraAdvisory Board
Dr. Lovakanth NakulaAdvisory Board
Varun GuptaAdvisory Board
Smarak BhuyanAdvisory Board
Harsha RamAdvisory Board
Ina DashAdvisory Board
Get in Touch
WASITRAC would like to hear from you
Whether you are exploring the Indian market, planning a delegation, or looking for the right introduction — start here.
- Emailinfo@wasitrac.org
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Address
2021 NE 135th St.
Seattle, WA 98125
Planning a trade mission?
We help Washington companies identify partners in India, and Indian enterprises find their footing in the Pacific Northwest. Tell us what you are working towards and we will point you to the right people.
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