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…

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…

Greater Seattle Export Accelerator Launches

Greater Seattle Export Accelerator Launches

Yesterday afternoon we welcomed the first cohort of companies participating in the Greater Seattle Export Accelerator (GSEA) at the Port of Seattle. It was fantastic to meet these diverse entrepreneurs in-person, and kickoff their journey as they take advantage of customized export training and advising over the next few months to develop new global insights…

APEC is advancing the inclusive growth we all seek in Washington

APEC is advancing the inclusive growth we all seek in Washington

After much planning and preparation with our host committee partners, we are honored to welcome the United States – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to our region as more than 3,000 senior officials and delegates from the 21 member economies advance economic policies in the Asia-Pacific region to promote free, fair, and open trade and investment and advance…

Greater Seattle Partners Launches Export Accelerator Program to Increase Trade Opportunities for Small Businesses

Greater Seattle Partners Launches Export Accelerator Program to Increase Trade Opportunities for Small Businesses

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…

Greater Seattle Partners Wins Stage One of the SBA’s 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

Greater Seattle Partners Wins Stage One of the SBA’s 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

GSP was awarded $50,000 in prize money to catalyze relationships and develop Growth Accelerator Partnerships WASHINGTON– Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) as a Stage One winner for the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. GSP will receive a $50,000 cash prize to build strategic partnerships that will support the launch, growth, and…

Our Economic Ties with Mexico

Our Economic Ties with Mexico

We enjoyed a great visit to the Mexico Consulate in downtown Seattle to discuss bilateral trade, foreign direct investment, tourism and workforce development with Héctor Iván Godoy Priske, Diana Oliveros and team. They operate out of the former Harvard Exit Theater, which was originally built in 1925, and is an iconic and beautiful building that serves our Mexican…

Investment Monitor Conducts In-Depth Analysis of “How Seattle Became a Global Force”

Investment Monitor Conducts In-Depth Analysis of “How Seattle Became a Global Force”

We always enjoy being in good company with researchers that conduct data analysis on the global economy, and more specifically, foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade. Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Investment Monitor to discuss what led us to “a true global presence that looks well prepared for the rest…

International Leadership Mission to Japan

International Leadership Mission to Japan

After much planning and preparation, we are off to Japan with a delegation of public and private partners including: Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Boeing, City of Seattle, Microsoft, Port of Seattle, Seattle Metropolitian Chamber of Commerce, Snohomish County, University of Washington, Washington State University, Washington State Department of Commerce, and many other regional entities that help…

Farnborough International Airshow 2022

Farnborough International Airshow 2022

Farnborough International Airshow Highlights Deep Economic Ties Between Greater Seattle and United Kingdom Greater Seattle Partners will join a 60-person delegation of Washington companies and public/private partners at the Farnborough International Airshow to promote the region’s aerospace assets to the globe. The United Kingdom (UK) is the host country of Farnborough and one of Greater…

State of Qatar Visit to Seattle Highlights Deep Economic Ties

State of Qatar Visit to Seattle Highlights Deep Economic Ties

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…

New International Arrival Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

New International Arrival Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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…