We recently had the great opportunity to tour the Prato District located in the City of Tukwila with Segale Properties and serving member of our Board of Directors, Kathy Hougardy to further understand the scope and vision for this incredible site. It is the largest planned mixed-use district in Greater Seattle and offers 250 contiguous…
We enjoyed a great visit to the Mexico Consulate in downtown Seattle to discuss bilateral trade, foreign direct investment, tourism and workforce development with Héctor Iván Godoy Priske, Diana Oliveros and team. They operate out of the former Harvard Exit Theater, which was originally built in 1925, and is an iconic and beautiful building that serves our Mexican…
We always enjoy being in good company with researchers that conduct data analysis on the global economy, and more specifically, foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade. Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Investment Monitor to discuss what led us to “a true global presence that looks well prepared for the rest…
After much planning and preparation, we are off to Japan with a delegation of public and private partners including: Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Boeing, City of Seattle, Microsoft, Port of Seattle, Seattle Metropolitian Chamber of Commerce, Snohomish County, University of Washington, Washington State University, Washington State Department of Commerce, and many other regional entities that help…
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) helps small and mid-size businesses gain footholds in emerging market countries and expand their business overseas. DFC and Greater Seattle Partners invite you to a virtual seminar on October 20, 2022 at 10am PT (1 pm ET) highlighting the tools available to help grow your business in emerging…
Well, that’s a wrap! Thank you for attending the Small Business Growth and Resiliency Through Export Opportunities in U.S.- Korea Trade reception and conference at the Port of Seattle Sept. 7-8. In addition, thank you to the Washington State Department of Commerce, Port of Seattle, Coupang, Amazon and the U.S. Small Business Administration for joining us to offer small and medium-sized…
Free to Attend and Open to the Public SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (August 23, 2022) – Greater Seattle Partners in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Commerce, Port of Seattle, and Coupang is hosting a conference offering small and medium-sized businesses the opportunity to learn more about growth through exporting with an emphasis on the South…
Ever heard of Issaquah? While there are plenty of people who would prefer it remain a secret, the word is out around here. It is a beautiful community located 20 minutes from Seattle, 15 minutes to Bellevue and 5 minutes to world-class hiking and biking trails. There is a charming downtown corridor with plenty of…
Author: Richard Porter, Snohomish County/Seattle NorthCountry Imagine the North Cascades in summer. Just the idea evokes the warm, spicy smell of pines, the cool splash of mountain streams, and incredible Pacific Northwest vistas glimpsed from a hillside trail. Yes, all of this truly exists. And, remarkably, it’s only about an hour’s drive from Seattle, and…
Recent economic develop expansion announcements continue to bolster job growth in the Greater Seattle region. Life Sciences Seagen Inc. recently announced they are expanding their biomanufacturing capacity in Everett, Washington. The 270,000-square-foot facility will be built north of the company’s U.S. headquarters in Bothell, Washington. Seagen expects to have the facility operational in 2024 and…
Author: Richard Porter for Seattle NorthCountry Are you a fan of iconic Seattle style? You know the aesthetic we’re talking about: a little bit of grungey grit, a distinct perspective, and a whole lot of natural beauty. The culture and essence of the Pacific Northwest are something that everyone in the world deserves to experience…
Greater Seattle Partners is proud to support the annual IEDC Leadership Summit being held this year in Coachella Valley, California. Three members of our team will be speaking and/or moderating discussions centered around “strengthening our communities, attracting new industries and advancing equitable economic growth.” Attendees have the option to attend in-person or virtually. Planning for…