SEATTLE, Wash. (May 4, 2026) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP), the region’s public-private economic development organization, today announced the appointment of Shannon Braddock as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Braddock brings more than two decades of public sector leadership and deep regional expertise to the role. Known for her steady, thoughtful…
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,…
When Australian health technology company Vantari VR chose Greater Seattle for its North American headquarters, it was a strategic move for both market opportunity and ecosystem strength. In this case study, CEO Nishanth Krishnananthan shares insights on the company’s expansion and why Greater Seattle emerged as the right location for its next phase of growth….
Vantari VR, a global health technology company, has established its North American headquarters in Seattle, marking a new foreign direct investment into the region. The company plans to create 50 jobs over the next two to three years and invest $8M in capital expenditure. Founded in Sydney, Australia, Vantari VR develops immersive virtual reality training…
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…