Be within 15 minutes of a deepwater port, an international airport, I-5, and railway access.
Enjoy year-round activities like hiking, cycling, boating, and more.
Centrally located between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC.
With more than 300 manufacturing companies, Whatcom County produces everything from sheet metal, to solar panels, to breakfast cookies. With affordable real estate and skilled labor, we’re the ideal place to grow or start your manufacturing business.
We’re not just an “eat local first” community—we’re a “drink local first” community, too. From breweries, to wineries, to farm-to-table restaurants—we offer a truly supportive culinary community and a truly ravenous group of local customers.
Home to the world’s largest Bible software company and a hotbed for tech startups, Whatcom County has the talent, coworking spaces, and supportive tech community you need to launch or grow your tech company.
Voted as one of National Geographic’s best adventure towns, Whatcom County is a hub for outdoor recreation innovation. From cycling, to mountaineering, to rock climbing—we are the premiere location for reaching outdoor enthusiasts.
Ranked as one of America’s healthiest places, Whatcom County’s top industry is health, employing more than 10,000 workers. We’re also home to a myriad of nationally- recognized health and wellness brands, like Barlean’s Organic Oils, Flora, and Omega Nutrition.
Whatcom County has more than 100,000 acres of fertile farmland and brings in $360 million in annual agricultural revenue. As America’s #1 raspberry producer and one of the most productive farming communities in the country, Whatcom County has a centuries-long tradition of agricultural success.
Perfectly situated between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, Whatcom County offers a gateway to the global market and has housed a thriving maritime economy for nearly a century. We offer a deepwater port, skilled labor, easy trucking and railway access, plenty of piers and storage, and much more.
Northwest Innovation Resource Center invites innovators, entrepreneurs and interested parties to the majestic Squalicum Boathouse for the 2024 Kick-off of the next cohort for innovators in BlueTech and CleanTech. Enjoy networking with leaders from Maritime Blue, CleanTech Alliance, key industries, and fellow entrepreneurs collectively focused on creativity and sustainability. Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 4:30-6:30p… [ Read More ]
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, in collaboration with the Port of Bellingham and Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026, will host a free Team USA Watch Party for the women’s soccer match between USA and Germany on Sunday, July 28 at Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden. Visitors and locals are invited to cheer on their team while enjoying the newly… [ Read More ]
(BELLINGHAM, WA) Organizations and businesses in Bellingham and Whatcom County can now apply for grants through the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County. Grant funds can be used to develop and market new or ongoing events that will generate economic activity, leading to increased hotel stays in the city and county. Funding is limited to… [ Read More ]
