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Our definition of business isn't exactly common
Greater Seattle is a place where innovation is as ordinary as coffee, and ideas grow like rainforests. We're a region of trailblazers. We're a region of uncommon thinkers. Here, you can turn a napkin sketch into a global empire or revolutionize an entire industry from your basement.
Who we are
Welcome to Greater Seattle Partners, where innovation thrives and uncommon thinkers flourish.
As a dynamic public-private partnership, we spearhead initiatives to attract global businesses, facilitate cross-sectoral connections, streamline site selection processes, and nurture investment and trade opportunities. Our mission: to ensure every person in the region has an opportunity to prosper. Join us in shaping a future where uncommon thinkers are welcomed.
We're dedicated to bringing great jobs and investment to the Greater Seattle region by accelerating the growth of key industry sectors and showcasing our innovative, sustainable way of life.
Our blueprint for thriving startup ecosystems
Discover how Greater Seattle’s dynamic startup ecosystem is fueling the future - from cutting-edge AI and biotech to clean tech and aerospace. We highlight top startups, emerging founders, and their connections to investors, major employers and universities in the Cascadia region.
Invest in Greater Seattle
Greater Seattle investors are the engine of regional prosperity. Their investment ensures our community’s future and supports opportunity for all. Together, we are building a globally recognized trade and investment attraction organization that sets a new standard for regional economic development.
International Leadership Mission to Germany
Join Greater Seattle Partners and the Seattle Metro Chamber for the 2025 International Leadership Mission to Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg, Germany. This trip connects regional leaders with global innovators to address local challenges and drive economic growth through new investments.
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, had a €4.121 trillion GDP in 2023, with strengths in automotive, chemicals, and machinery. As a top global trader, Germany ranked #11 in trade with Greater Seattle in 2024, contributing $210.5M in investments and 1,340 jobs over the past decade.
Business Climate
Our region has led unprecedented growth in new technologies - including clean tech, the Cloud, artificial intelligence, creative economy, life sciences, maritime, advanced manufacturing, and commercial aerospace.
News
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Celebrating the Gemütlichkeit Spirit and Germany’s Evergreen Influence in Greater Seattle
Every Fall, Washingtonians flock to celebrate the 1810 marriage of the Crown Prince of Bavaria (who later became King Louis I) to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Today we call it Oktoberfest, but 200 years ago the name hadn’t caught on yet. Whether it’s a weekend away in Leavenworth to embrace the gemütlichkeit spirit—a term that...
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Greater Seattle Partners Announces Promotion of Dr. Victoria DePalma to Research Director
Greater Seattle Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Victoria DePalma from Research Manager to Research Director. In her new role, Victoria will develop and lead GSP’s research strategy as the organization positions itself to be a leading and trusted resource for the region. Victoria joined GSP in March 2024 and was instrumental...
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