$84M+ Investment and 133+ Jobs Under Evaluation as Greater Seattle Welcomes 28 Global Executives Through SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff

Seattle, Wash. (April 28, 2026) Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) convened 28 executive-level delegates representing 26 international companies through the 2026 SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff, advancing foreign direct investment with a pipeline of $84M in near-term capital investment and more than 133 jobs under evaluation. The cohort reflects a diverse mix of high-growth startups, scaling mid-sized firms, and global enterprises, spanning key sectors including AI, aerospace, clean technology, life sciences, and maritime. Each company has been sourced, evaluated, and vetted for alignment with the region’s economic priorities and is actively exploring expansion in the Greater Seattle region within the next 6–18 months.

The SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff is Greater Seattle Partners’ signature business attraction program and the official regional extension of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit. Designed as pre-summit experience, Spinoff provides international executives with direct exposure to the region’s innovation ecosystem, industry leaders, and site opportunities. This curated program connects companies that are ready to invest with regional partners across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

Delegates represent a global mix of markets, including India (11), South Korea (5), Poland (2), Japan (2), Lithuania (2), and one company each from Italy, Hungary, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine. Several companies are actively evaluating site selection for R&D labs, advanced manufacturing facilities, and North American headquarters, with projects spanning AI infrastructure, aerospace components, clean energy systems, and biotech innovation.

Participating and supporting jurisdictions include Bellevue, Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Everett, Kirkland, SeaTac, Seattle, and the Washington State Department of Commerce, alongside business partners Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Condor, and NAI Puget Sound Properties, presenting a unified regional value proposition.

“SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff reflects how we compete globally, as a region,” said Rebecca Lovell, Interim President & CEO of Greater Seattle Partners. “In its fourth year, this program is our single biggest source of “wins:” international companies that have invested in and expanded to Greater Seattle, supported by a coordinated network of cities, industry leaders, and partners.”

Josh Davis, Chief Economic Development Officer & Senior Vice President at Greater Seattle Partners, added: “Every company participating has been sourced, evaluated, and vetted for alignment with our key sectors and regional priorities. These are companies actively planning their U.S. expansion, and Greater Seattle is positioned to compete and win those investments.”

Andrea Chartock, Assistant Director for the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness (OEDC)of Washington State Department of Commerce, said: “The SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff elevates Washington in global markets and helps build awareness about our investment opportunities. Events like this highlight our state as a leading place to do business.”

“Snohomish County is ready to demonstrate why Washington is the next destination for business expansion,” says Ray Stephanson, Economic Alliance Snohomish County President & CEO. “Our deep talent pipeline, collaborative leadership, and direct access to global markets create an environment where innovation accelerates and companies thrive.”

“Innovation meets opportunity in Redmond,” said Redmond Mayor Angela Birney. “We are proud to be home to a global business ecosystem that represents historic industry leaders in Information Technology, AI, Advance Manufacturing, and aerospace and we welcome the companies of the future to grow and prosper here.”

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