Greater Seattle Export Accelerator Opens Application for Cohort 2

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…

These innovative commercial real estate projects support economic development in Greater Seattle region

These innovative commercial real estate projects support economic development in Greater Seattle region

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…

Seattle’s financial institutions deliver innovative solutions for BIPOC businesses

Seattle’s financial institutions deliver innovative solutions for BIPOC businesses

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…

A Critical Convergence of Expertise in Seattle’s Biotech Ecosystem

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…

Greater Seattle Partners Grows Economic Development Team

Greater Seattle Partners Grows Economic Development Team

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…

3 execs on why Seattle’s economy is equitable and inclusive for women in business

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…

International firms go global in Greater Seattle. Here’s why.

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…

Why Greater Seattle is a top place for innovation in health care and life sciences

Why Greater Seattle is a top place for innovation in health care and life sciences

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…

Greater Seattle Partners Elevates Josh Davis to Chief Economic Development Officer and Senior Vice President

Seattle, Wash. (January 9, 2024) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced the promotion of Josh Davis to chief economic development officer and senior vice president. Davis will report to GSP’s president and CEO, Brian Surratt, and oversee the organization’s global engagement, business attraction, international trade, and economic development efforts to grow jobs and investment…

Ever Growing Success in an Evergreen Environment

Ever Growing Success in an Evergreen Environment

Dear Friends and Partners, As we approach the end of another remarkable year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve embarked on together and express my gratitude for your invaluable support. 2023 has been a year of significant accomplishments and growth for Greater Seattle Partners (GSP). Our team’s dedication…

How to be an ‘Uncommon Thinker’: What we learned profiling innovative leaders solving big problems

How to be an ‘Uncommon Thinker’: What we learned profiling innovative leaders solving big problems

Before we get into the final installment of the Uncommon Thinker Awards in partnership with GeekWire, we would just like to say a big, THANK YOU!!! to the entire team at GeekWire for the amazing coordination of the program from the nomination process to the judging to the editorial coverage and, for the big finale,…

A Place Where Unicorns Roam Free

A Place Where Unicorns Roam Free

What does ever growing success in an evergreen environment look like? The new, hot of the press Washington State Guide produced by Site Selection Magazine and Washington State Department of Commerce provides a detailed and holistic view of the Evergreen State’s incredible innovation ecosystem. From quantum computing, semiconductors and robotics to cleantech, sustainable aviation, and new forms of green…