As a major world capital and global center of commerce, the Greater Washington region enjoys exceptional international connectivity.
Greater Washington is home to:
- More than 1,000 foreign-owned firms from 50 countries
- 400 international associations that help keep businesses and their employees connected
- More than 1,000 institutions involved in international business activity, including
- 180 Embassies
- The World Bank
- The International Monetary Fund
- The Export-Import Bank
- The Inter-American Development Bank
- More than 350 Greater Washington law firms with international to assist foreign firms with all aspects of doing business in the U.S.
- More than 60 language immersion schools
- 91 international baccalaureate schools
Industries Represented by Foreign-Owned Firms

East Coast Major Markets
