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leadership

Rebecca Lovell Named Interim President & CEO of Greater Seattle Partners
December 4, 2025December 3, 2025

Seattle, Wash. (December 4, 2025) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced the appointment of Rebecca Lovell as Interim President and CEO, effective immediately. In this role, Lovell will oversee regional economic development, global business attraction, stakeholder engagement, economic research, and regional marketing to advance Greater Seattle’s economic competitiveness and global brand. She succeeds Brian Surratt,…

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clean tech

Aquagga: The Tacoma Startup Turning the Tide Against PFAS and Earning National Recognition
November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” are among the most persistent and dangerous contaminants in the world. Present in firefighting foams, manufacturing waste, cookware, packaging, and thousands of everyday products, PFAS do not break down naturally and accumulate in water, soil, wildlife, and people. For decades, no viable commercial destruction method existed….

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Information Technology

Microsoft Launches AI Education Initiative – Helping Education Leaders Build Future-Ready Schools
October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Microsoft unveiled a sweeping education initiative last week to expand AI training and professional development for educators and offer free advanced AI tools to every high school and community college student in the Washington state. The program, Microsoft Elevate Washington reflects “an investment in our home state on a level that will not be matched…

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economic development

Greater Seattle Partners Launches Cohort 4 of the Greater Seattle Export Accelerator
October 7, 2025October 10, 2025

Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced the launch of Cohort 4 of the Greater Seattle Export Accelerator, a customized, six-week hybrid export training program designed to help local businesses expand into international markets. Fifteen companies from across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties were selected to participate in this complimentary program, which provides expert-led sessions on…

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Information Technology

Latest Artificial Intelligence Investments, Developments, Programs, Grants, in Greater Seattle
October 1, 2025October 2, 2025

Today, the Greater Seattle region ranks as the nation’s second-biggest new AI job hotspot and remains among the top ten overall U.S. job markets for AI roles. Over the past decade, Greater Seattle has attracted more than $6 billion in AI startup funding, advancing the region for artificial intelligence innovation. Tech Ecosystem: Supporting AI Innovation…

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Startups

AI Startups Funding in 2025: Who’s Getting the Big Bucks?
September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Just eight months into 2025, Greater Seattle has already had a prolific year for investment in artificial intelligence startups. Greater Seattle artificial intelligence startups received $679.4 million in 2025 (January – August 31), with the total lifetime funding of $1.5 billion. A deep dive into recent funding rounds reveals a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, with…

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Foreign Direct Investment

AI Startup Gamer Republic Chooses Greater Seattle for Global Expansion
September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Greater Seattle Partners is proud to welcome to the region Gamer Republic, a high-growth South Korean artificial intelligence startup as the company establishes its first U.S. operations in Seattle. Gamer Republic’s flagship product is STATUP.GG launched in 2020 as an AI voice coaching platform for esports. STATUP.GG currently supports Riot Games’ League of Legends, the…

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life sciences

Bellevue Opens Wilburton to Life Science: Flexible Code, Fee Reductions, and Transit-Oriented Mixed Use
August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

The City of Bellevue has finalized a major land use update to reposition the 300-acre Wilburton Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) district, historically auto-oriented with car dealerships, as a dense, mixed-use neighborhood that explicitly accommodates life science R&D. The update establishes new mixed-use districts, incentives, and building standards intended to catalyze near-term investment next to light-rail stations…

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leadership

Shouyi Poon Appointed Economic Development Manager at Greater Seattle Partners
August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shouyi Poon as Economic Development Manager, effective August 4, 2025. In this role, Shouyi will support inclusive economic growth across the Greater Seattle region by managing regional collaboration and advancing GSP’s signature economic development programs. He will work closely with Josh Davis, Chief Economic…

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Foreign Direct Investment

International Leadership Mission to Germany: Lessons for Greater Seattle’s Future
July 7, 2025July 8, 2025

In June 2025, Greater Seattle Partners and the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of more than 50 regional leaders on the International Leadership Mission to Germany. This long-standing partnership between GSP and the Chamber brings business, government, and community leaders together to study how other regions address challenges, seize opportunities, and strengthen…

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aerospace

Greater Seattle Showcases Regional Aerospace Strength and Collaboration at Paris Air Show
July 7, 2025July 8, 2025

The Greater Seattle region, spanning Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties, demonstrated its global aerospace leadership and spirit of collaboration at the 55th International Paris Air Show on June 16-22 at Le Bourget Airport. Together with the Washington State Department of Commerce, the regional team supported more than 20 Washington-based aerospace companies. Greater Seattle Partners met…

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aerospace

Investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Washington State’s Clean Energy Takeoff
June 26, 2025June 30, 2025

As the global aviation sector accelerates efforts to decarbonize, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) have emerged as a critical tool in achieving net-zero emissions targets. With deep roots in aerospace innovation and a thriving clean tech ecosystem, Washington state is one of the leaders in the nation in advancing SAF technologies, infrastructure, and investment. What is…

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