In early September 2021, Greater Seattle Partners analysis of trade trends were highlighted in the Puget Sound Business Journal where after five years of declines we began to see a reversal as of June ’21. The annual numbers are in for our region and Greater Seattle’s exports last year increased more than $7.3 Billion globally….
Greater Seattle Partners is working closely with public and private partners supporting Ukraine during this tragic time. We met with Honorary Consul of Ukraine Valeriy Goloborodko in Seattle following the invasion, and our region, State of Washington and international institutions have expressed unwavering support for Ukraine following the illegal invasion by Russia which began February…
Officially opening in April 2022, the new $1 billion International Arrivals Facility (IAF) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport nearly doubles the international gates from 12 to 20, and increases passenger capacity by more than double to 2,600 passengers per hour. Other new customer experience features include: Reuniting passengers with their bags prior to security screening. New…
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…
Brian brings a strong public/private background in global business development, public policy and community-driven economic development to drive equitable and sustainable prosperity. Seattle, Wash. (February 1, 2022) –Brian Surratt has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Greater Seattle Partners (GSP), effective February 28, 2022. He will lead GSP’s global marketing, economic development and international…
Greater Seattle Partners and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce recently hosted Ambassador Lazarus Amayo to highlight opportunities between the region and Kenya. “This delegation was GSP’s 14th to the region since June 2021, and in many ways it was the most fulfilling. It is imperative that the U.S. in general, and Greater Seattle in…
Josh Davis, vice president of global trade and investment has been appointed by the World Bank Group as Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO) Seattle. The World Bank currently maintains a select group of PSLOs in 98 countries. PSLOs serve to facilitate access to World Bank business opportunities and resources while sharing information to the private…
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…
Canada is undoubtedly one of Greater Seattle and Washington State’s top foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade partners, and throughout the pandemic we’ve long awaited the opportunity to re-engage in-person with our good friends to the North. Days after the US-Canadian border reopened in November, Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) and more than a dozen…
Greater Seattle Partners joined the Washington State Department of Commerce and a delegation of nine Washington-based aerospace organizations in the USA Pavilion at the 2021 Dubai Airshow to showcase our incredible ecosystem of commercial aviation, defense, IoT, satellite and space industries and assets to the world. Home to more than 900+ aerospace-related companies in Greater…
“Seattle’s opportunities are clear: strong economic growth and home to Microsoft, Amazon, and hundreds of innovative tech companies. With a laid-back vibe, outdoor lifestyle, and great coffee, Seattle feels like Europe.” – Consul General Janssen The Netherlands has long been a key trade and investment partner for the Greater Seattle region. And the strong ties…