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The Northwest Connectory
A new business development tool for the Northwest
September 14th, 2011
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What is the NorthwestConnectory?
An online buyer-supplier database for
business-to-business interaction. A Unique way for companies to
connect
A tool for locating detailed companyinformation including
specificcapabilities, products and services.
Proven business development tool
Promotes companies & fosters businessinteraction
Grows through portals, partnerships
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Businesses that Benefit
Any business in traded-sectorindustry
Cuts across all industry &
technology clusters at every levelof the supply chain
Not intended for retail or hospitalityindustry
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Industry/TechnologyCategories
ManufacturingProduct
Build to Spec
Industrial Suppliers
Technical Services
Tech/R&DConstruction
Raw MaterialsAgribusiness
Mining/Quarrying
Across Industry Clusters
Atever
ylevelofsupp
lychain
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Proven Benefits
Increased exposure to opportunities
Government contracting/sourcing
Strategic alliances/team building
Corporate buying /subcontracting
International trade
Technology transfer/commercialization
Communication/networking resource
Internet presence for underserved firms Promotion of regional
Industry &
technology
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Does it Cost?
There are no fees to sign up or use
the services of the NWConnectory
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Business Information
Company InfoLocation, Personnel,Annual Sales,Employees,
YearFounded
Industry Codes
SIC, NAICS, NIGP
Facility/EquipmentMake, Model,Quantity,Performance,Capacity
Products/TechnologiesProprietary
Lines Carried
CapabilitiesUniqueCapabilities/SolutionsApplied
TechnologiesSpecial Materials
Staff Expertise
EducationExperienceCertifications
QualityLicense
Customer BaseIndustry SectorsGeographic RangeNamed
customers)
Awards & Affiliations
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How Does Business Happen?
From a Boeing ProgramManager:
Hi Brice, looking for ServicedDisabled Veteran Owned
SmallBusinesses (SDVOSBs) in systemsengineering, cable
manufactures,and light fab. Can you help?
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How Does Business Happen?
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What Boeing Gets:
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Success Story
Applied Filter Technology usedNW Connectory to source parts
fortheir Biogas Filtration systems.
Connected with Vigor Industrial .
Resulted in $750,000 and 10 new
Portland-area jobs. Potential
annual recurring revenue stream
in the millions.
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Contact Information
Gary Hansen
Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition
(206) 369-8544
[email protected]
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Link to the Connectory:www.nwconnectory.com
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
