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…
The following article appeared in the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) “Economic Development Now” publications and research series: IEDC Economic Recovery Spotlight: Greater Seattle Partners Greater Seattle has experienced unprecedented and continuous economic gains since the 1990s. Global companies like Microsoft have risen to prominence and further diversified the regional economy from a historical reliance…
Greater Seattle Partners attended the 2021 C5 Summit hosted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) this fall in New York City. Whether you’re buying, selling, or financing commercial property, the C5 Summit provides valuable information and insights on commercial properties and projects across Greater Seattle. Explore some of the available projects here in Washington…
On October 20th and 21st 2021 Amazon will host its second annual Amazon Accelerate conference. This year’s free virtual event will be held for current and aspiring sellers who want to succeed selling on Amazon. This year’s event is packed with the kind of how-to information and expert advice you told Amazon you wanted. It…
Seattle, WA – Saltbox, The Modern Warehouse Company, today announced it has expanded to Seattle to offer simplified logistics, scalable warehousing and office suites, on-demand support staff, flexible storage and loading docks big enough to make every entrepreneur’s dreams come true to empower small businesses and e-commerce entrepreneurs. With a 27,000-square foot facility in Atlanta…
The Economic Recovery Framework identifies specific initiatives that are measurable, evidence-based, focused on equity, regional in scope and backed by engaged public and private sector leaders. Seattle, Wash. (June 2, 2021) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) in coordination with 200 regional community leaders in academia, business, government and not-for-profit from Snohomish, King and Pierce counties…
Board of Directors taps economic development expert as interim CEO and conducts national search for permanent replacement. Seattle, Wash. (May 20, 2021) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced its chief executive officer Brian McGowan will leave the organization to pursue a new opportunity. Chris Mefford, president and chief executive officer of Community Attributes Inc (CAI)…