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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 critical role in connecting education, industry and government to drive equitable economic development, job growth and strategic investment across our region. As a founding partner, the UW is proud to work alongside Greater Seattle Partners, advancing innovation, collaboration and discovery to deliver lasting impact and expand opportunities for communities at home 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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Greater Seattle Life Sciences Industry in 2025: Employment, Innovation, Funding, and Market Trends
Greater Seattle is home to one of the nation’s leading life sciences ecosystems, bringing together biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and contract research organizations within a collaborative innovation environment. The region combines world-class scientific research, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a highly skilled workforce to support both global life sciences companies and a...
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Greater Seattle Aerospace Industry in 2025
Greater Seattle is home to one of the world’s most advanced aerospace ecosystems. The region hosts the nation’s largest aerospace supply chain, supports more than 900 aerospace companies, and has become one of North America’s fastest-growing centers for commercial space innovation. Anchored by global industry leaders including Boeing, Alaska Airlines, Blue Origin, SpaceX, ATS, Crane...
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