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Greater Seattle Economic Development
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. Our definition of business isn't exactly common.
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.
"Greater Seattle Partners plays a vital role in fostering equitable and inclusive economic development by bringing together education, industry and government to spur investment and job growth in our region. The UW is proud to be a founding partner as we work together to nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration and discovery leading to transformational impact here and around the world."
"In an increasingly competitive, globalized world, we must collaborate with our public and private partners across the region to ensure Snohomish County is best positioned to achieve its economic potential. Greater Seattle Partners leverages the knowledge, experience, and connections from our local business and civic leaders to support business, attract investment, and expand our jobs base."
"The competitive reality is that other regions are pursuing the same companies and talent as Greater Seattle. For this region to be successful, it must aggressively promote job creation and economic growth. Greater Seattle Partners and its Regional Prosperity Plan will showcase Greater Seattle and the region’s assets to the world."
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.
Greater Seattle Partners Economic Development News
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Rebecca Lovell Named Interim President & CEO of Greater Seattle Partners
Seattle, Wash. (December 4, 2025) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced the appointment of Rebecca Lovell as Interim President and CEO, effective immediately. In this role, Lovell will oversee regional economic development, global business attraction, stakeholder engagement, economic research, and regional marketing to advance Greater Seattle’s economic competitiveness and global brand. She succeeds Brian Surratt,...
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Aquagga: The Tacoma Startup Turning the Tide Against PFAS and Earning National Recognition
Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” are among the most persistent and dangerous contaminants in the world. Present in firefighting foams, manufacturing waste, cookware, packaging, and thousands of everyday products, PFAS do not break down naturally and accumulate in water, soil, wildlife, and people. For decades, no viable commercial destruction method existed....
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