Uncommon
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Welcome to Greater Seattle
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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.
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.

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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Shouyi Poon Appointed Economic Development Manager at Greater Seattle Partners
Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shouyi Poon as Economic Development Manager, effective August 4, 2025. In this role, Shouyi will support inclusive economic growth across the Greater Seattle region by managing regional collaboration and advancing GSP’s signature economic development programs. He will work closely with Josh Davis, Chief Economic...
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International Leadership Mission to Germany: Lessons for Greater Seattle’s Future
In June 2025, Greater Seattle Partners and the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of more than 50 regional leaders on the International Leadership Mission to Germany. This long-standing partnership between GSP and the Chamber brings business, government, and community leaders together to study how other regions address challenges, seize opportunities, and strengthen...
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