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…
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…
Seattle, Wash. (July 18, 2023) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced the launch of the new Greater Seattle Export Accelerator (GSEA) program to provide advanced export training, export advising services, and access to international trade opportunities for STEM/R&D-focused small businesses in Snohomish, King and Pierce County. In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration…
The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC), in partnership with Greater Seattle Partners, District Export Council, and World Trade Center Seattle, recently organized a business visit to Seattle, Washington to engage with key policy makers and the local business community to expand and enhance economic partnerships between the State of Qatar and the State of Washington. The…
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….
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…
The region’s diverse industry base and global connectivity grew exports during first half of 2021. Seattle, Wash. (Sept 1, 2021) – The Greater Seattle region saw an increase in exports of goods during the first half of the year (January – June 2021) through its four major ports despite global supply chain challenges and a…