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Seattle’s financial institutions deliver innovative solutions for BIPOC businesses
February 1, 2024August 9, 2024

This article originally appeared in the Puget Sound Business Journal and is part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. By Laura Newpoff – Contributor Two major events of the past several years have prompted the financial industry to reinforce efforts to support small businesses in underserved communities. The first was the pandemic, which, reports found, caused minority-led firms to…

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Ever Growing Success in an Evergreen Environment
December 12, 2023August 9, 2024

Dear Friends and Partners, As we approach the end of another remarkable year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve embarked on together and express my gratitude for your invaluable support. 2023 has been a year of significant accomplishments and growth for Greater Seattle Partners (GSP). Our team’s dedication…

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A Place Where Unicorns Roam Free
December 4, 2023August 9, 2024

What does ever growing success in an evergreen environment look like? The new, hot of the press Washington State Guide produced by Site Selection Magazine and Washington State Department of Commerce provides a detailed and holistic view of the Evergreen State’s incredible innovation ecosystem. From quantum computing, semiconductors and robotics to cleantech, sustainable aviation, and new forms of green…

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Uncommon Thinkers: Boundless CEO Xiao Wang on his quest to fix the immigration process
November 9, 2023August 9, 2024

Boundless co-founder and CEO Xiao Wang. (Boundless Photo) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. They will be recognized at the GeekWire Gala on Dec. 6. Uncommon Thinkers is presented…

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Uncommon Thinkers Welcome Receives Gold Award from IEDC
September 28, 2023August 9, 2024

Greater Seattle Partners Receives 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council Seattle, Wash. (September 28, 2023) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) received a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the launch of Uncommon Thinkers Welcome. The award was bestowed specifically…

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Northwest Asian Weekly Gets Personal with CEO of Greater Seattle Partners
September 19, 2023August 9, 2024

Economic development is personal. Working to create and sustain opportunity and prosperity for all requires that we act with honesty and integrity, serve all segments of our community, and be open about who we are and what we are striving to achieve. Our CEO, Brian Surratt gets personal in this recent interview with Northwest Asian…

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Greater Seattle Welcomed the World with APEC
September 15, 2023December 3, 2024

As we reflect upon the conclusion of the Third APEC Senior Officials’ and Ministerial Meetings in Seattle, we are grateful for the dedication, planning, and coordination of our Host Committee partners and friends who were invaluable in ensuring the Emerald City shined so bright for all the world to see. Thank you to all of…

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APEC is advancing the inclusive growth we all seek in Washington
August 2, 2023December 3, 2024

After much planning and preparation with our host committee partners, we are honored to welcome the United States – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to our region as more than 3,000 senior officials and delegates from the 21 member economies advance economic policies in the Asia-Pacific region to promote free, fair, and open trade and investment and advance…

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Opening of Press Credentialing for APEC
July 7, 2023December 3, 2024

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Senior Officials’ and Ministerial Meetings (SOM 3) – Seattle, WA– Media Logistics Advisory #1 and Open of Press Credentialing Media Credential ApplicationDeadline: July 22 at 5:30 PM Eastern Time (ET) Background: From July 29 to August 21, more than 2,000 delegates of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies — accounting…

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Join Us On a Mission to Iceland and Norway
May 8, 2023December 3, 2024

Join Greater Seattle Partners, Seattle Metro Chamber, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Executive Dave Somers, Boeing, Microsoft and many others from the Greater Seattle region on the 2023 International Leadership Mission to Iceland + Norway from May 20-27, 2023. These annual trips bring regional leaders together for the opportunity to learn from the most innovative economies in…

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International Economic Development Leaders Explore Investment and Partnership Opportunities in Greater Seattle
May 4, 2023December 3, 2024

The delegation representing over 20 countries will tour sites throughout the region in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties Seattle, WA – The Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) will welcome 60 senior-level government, business, policy and economic decision-makers from across the Americas to get a first-hand look at the greater Seattle region’s economic, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem May…

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Puget Sound Business Journal Highlights SelectUSA Spinoff
April 26, 2023December 3, 2024

From the Puget Sound Business Journal: https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2023/04/25/greater-seattle-partners-host-selectusa-event.html “International business executives touring Seattle region this week“ Representatives from companies around the world will tour the Puget Sound region in the coming days as part of an economic development program hosted by Greater Seattle Partners (GSP). Senior-level executives from nearly 30 companies based in Asia, Europe and…

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