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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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We Are Hiring: Economic Development Manager
About the job Greater Seattle Partners is seeking an Economic Development Manager to support inclusive economic development across the Greater Seattle region. If you’re looking for a common place, this isn’t it. If you are driven by new ideas like we are, come join us! This invitation is the core of our award-winning Uncommon Thinkers...
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2025 SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff Showcases Greater Seattle’s Global Investment Appeal
From May 6-9, 2025, Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) hosted its signature international business attraction program: the SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff. GSP brought together 23 international companies from seven countries: Brazil, Finland, India, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan, represented by 27 senior executives who are ready, willing, and able to invest in our region. International Delegates &...
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