Greater Seattle Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Yelena Kalashnikova to Senior Marketing Director. Over the past two years, Yelena has led the organization’s marketing strategy across public relations, social media, content development, and digital advertising, significantly expanding the visibility of the Greater Seattle region as a destination for global business and investment….
Washington State Delegation Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties By Josh Davis, Chief Economic Development Officer & Senior Vice President In February 2026, Greater Seattle Partners and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce led the largest and most far-reaching mission to India ever undertaken by the State of Washington. Delegates and supporting organizations included Microsoft, Amazon,…
Greater Seattle Partners (GSP), the region’s public-private economic development organization, is expanding its team to support continued growth, global investment, and increased regional impact. As the organization advances its mission to attract business, talent, and capital to the Greater Seattle region, GSP welcomes Annie Pardo as Executive Administrator & Operations Manager and Jacob Pavlik as…
Greater Seattle continues to demonstrate why it is one of the most competitive regional economies in the United States. New data shows steady population growth, a highly educated workforce, and accelerating job creation across innovation-driven sectors. While global disruptions reshaped growth patterns over the last several years, the region’s long-term fundamentals remain strong and point…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…