Seattle, Wash. (March 14, 2024) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced the appointment of Yelena Kalashnikova to Marketing Director and Victoria DePalma to Research Manager. Both will report to GSP’s COO, Rebecca Lovell. “We are thrilled to expand our team with these incredible hires,” Rebecca shared. “Yelena and Victoria’s expertise in storytelling and robust…
This article originally appeared on GeekWire and is a part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. BY CAROL TICE Progress toward zero carbon emissions isn’t always obvious to the casual observer. But the Seattle area’s evolution into a major cleantech hub comes into focus once you know where to look. At a proving ground in Centralia, a…
This article originally appeared on GeekWire and is a part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. BY CAROL TICE As a devastating fire raced through Lahaina last summer, planning for emergency aid and recovery was well underway, even before aid organizations could arrive. Aid workers knew just where to go in the ravaged town to make best…
This article originally appeared on GeekWire and is a part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. BY CAROL TICE Most Puget Sound residents know Comcast NBCUniversal–six of ten internet users in our state have used its Xfinity internet and, or cable TV service. What is less well-known is how Washington State benefits from the telecom and entertainment…
Program Provides Export Assistance and New Trade Opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Businesses Seattle, Wash. (February 14, 2024) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced the launch of Cohort 2 of the Greater Seattle Export Accelerator (GSEA), continuing its mission to empower local businesses and drive economic growth through international trade. GSEA is a dynamic…
This article originally appeared in the Puget Sound Business Journal and is part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. By Laura Newpoff – Contributor The 800 Fifth Building in downtown Seattle bills itself as “a place where people feel welcomed, valued, and inspired.” It is “where great ideas happen, where genius thrives and focus reigns supreme.” A LEED Platinum-rated building…
This article originally appeared in the Puget Sound Business Journal and is part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. By Laura Newpoff – Contributor Two major events of the past several years have prompted the financial industry to reinforce efforts to support small businesses in underserved communities. The first was the pandemic, which, reports found, caused minority-led firms to…
This article originally appeared on GeekWire and is a part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. BY CAROL TICE If you are at high risk of having a heart attack, stroke or cardiac death now or in the next year, wouldn’t you want to know? Thanks to one Seattle-area biotech startup, you can…
Seattle, Wash. (January 24,2024) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced the appointment of Robert Payne to vice president, Economic Development and Jack Pedlow’s promotion to Economic Development project manager. Both will report to GSP’s CEDO and SVP, Josh Davis, and focus on generating opportunities for business attraction, global engagement, international trade, and economic development…
Women who lead with purpose in the Pacific Northwest This article originally appeared in the Puget Sound Business Journal and is part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. By Laura Newpoff – Contributor Seattle has a strong presence of women in local government and corporate leadership positions, is home to many companies founded by women and boasts strong…
This article originally appeared in the Puget Sound Business Journal and is part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. By Laura Newpoff – Contributor Seattle is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., boasting a top-10 metro economy. The region, home to major employers like Amazon, Boeing Co., Microsoft and Starbucks, has become a powerhouse…
This article originally appeared in the Puget Sound Business Journal and is part of an Uncommon Thinkers Welcome sponsored thought leadership program. By Laura Newpoff – Contributor Your heart has valves that function like doors: They open and shut to let blood flow from one chamber to the other. Sometimes, though, a valve might have difficulty closing. This is known as…