Korean clean energy battery manufacturer CTNS Co., Ltd. is expanding to Seattle, WA
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Korean clean energy battery manufacturer CTNS Co., Ltd. is expanding to Seattle, Washington 

CTNS Co., Ltd. continues to create a sustainable world by manufacturing battery packs and safety control system technologies to support its U.S. demand.  Seattle, Wash./ Changwon, Republic of Korea (April 15, 2024) – Greater Seattle Partners and CTNS Co., Ltd. today announced that the clean energy secondary battery innovation startup is expanding its manufacturing operations…

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…

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…

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…

Uncommon Thinkers: Blake Resnick finds a larger purpose in tech, making drones for public safety

Uncommon Thinkers: Blake Resnick finds a larger purpose in tech, making drones for public safety

Blake Resnick at Brinc HQ in Seattle, where the company designs and manufactures its drones. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s Note: This is part of a series profiling “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change. All six will be recognized at the GeekWire Gala on Dec….

Uncommon Thinkers: MagniX CTO Riona Armesmith geeks out over electric aviation
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Uncommon Thinkers: MagniX CTO Riona Armesmith geeks out over electric aviation

MagniX’s chief technology officer, Riona Armesmith, works on electric propulsion systems like the one in the background at the company’s headquarters in Everett, Wash. (GeekWire Photo / Alan Boyle) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming…

Uncommon Thinkers: For USAFacts’ Poppy MacDonald, ‘facts are paramount’ for democracy

Uncommon Thinkers: For USAFacts’ Poppy MacDonald, ‘facts are paramount’ for democracy

USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald testifying before the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress at a hearing held Oct. 27, 2021 titled: “Strengthening the Lawmaking Process: How Data can Inform and Improve Policy.” (USAFacts Photo) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”:…

Uncommon Thinkers: Elizabeth Hansen uses her job as an anesthesiologist to cut carbon emissions
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Uncommon Thinkers: Elizabeth Hansen uses her job as an anesthesiologist to cut carbon emissions

Dr. Elizabeth Hansen earned degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and did her residency at the University of Washington. She’s now an attending anesthesiologist at Seattle Children’s and an assistant professor at the UW. (Seattle Children’s Photo) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the…

Uncommon Thinkers: Boundless CEO Xiao Wang on his quest to fix the immigration process

Uncommon Thinkers: Boundless CEO Xiao Wang on his quest to fix the immigration process

Boundless co-founder and CEO Xiao Wang. (Boundless Photo) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. They will be recognized at the GeekWire Gala on Dec. 6. Uncommon Thinkers is presented…