Greater Seattle Partners

The Port of Seattle announced today that all three cruise berths are now shore-power capable. A $44 million technology investment enables cruise ships to plug into the Seattle City Light grid and turn off fuel-based engines, significantly reducing air emissions. #sustainability #cleantech #cruisenews

Back in Seattle after a very productive mission to Madrid and León as part of INCIBE - Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad’s International Information Security Meeting (ENISE), a benchmark international event in Spain for the #cybersecurity industry. Thank you to The Honorary Consul of Spain and Iñigo Esteban of Pacific Northwest Advisors for their tremendous support in leading a seamless multi-day and multi-city event that brought together an excellent combination of experts and influencers for productive meetings and partnerships. Our delegation consisted of representatives from Bayer, Coalfire, Cloud Security Alliance, Embedded-Knowledge, Inc., Greater Seattle Partners, Microsoft, Tiro Security, University of Washington Tacoma, and Washington State Department of Commerce. We had the privilege of meeting the Mayor of Leon - president of the local business association, ALETIC Asociación Leonesa de empresas TIC - director general of Incibe, Felix Barrio Juarez - the SCAYLE supercomputer at the Universidad de León – global cybersecurity companies - and more. Here are just a few slides of a larger presentation for INCIBE - Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad regarding Greater Seattle’s AI, cybersecurity, and IT ecosystem. Thanks to our research manager, Victoria DePalma, Ph.D. for many of the data points. DM me if interested in the whole presentation. Great to engage many new friends in Spain and beyond: Dan Stocker, John Howie, J. Eduardo Campos, EMPA CISSP CPP, Joseph Williams, Kris'' Rides, CC, Paula García de Manuel, Josh Davis, MBA, CEcD, PSLO, Jack Pedlow #enise #18enise #UncommonThinkersWelcome

The Greater Seattle region is home to some of the most popular video games in the industry. Here are just a few: 🎮Halo, developed by Bungie & currently under Halo Studios, Microsoft, headquartered in City of Redmond, WA. 🎮Guild Wars, an online role-playing game by ArenaNet LLC, has been captivating players since 2000 from its City of Bellevue, Washington base. 🎮League of Legends, developed by Riot Games, has a significant presence in City of Des Moines, Washington and continues to dominate the eSports scene globally. 🎮Meanwhile, Forza, developed by Turn 10 Studios in City of Redmond, WA, stands as a leader in the racing game genre. #VideoGames #GameDev #gamingindustry #SeattleGaming

Day 2 of the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference was an action-packed day full of meaningful discussions and invaluable insights! We kicked off with a delicious breakfast, thanks to Fearey. Plus, a special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Alaska Airlines, for supporting the entire event. We dove right into our 'In The Know' segment, where King County, WA's Hon. Dow Constantine and Andrés Mantilla from Uncommon Bridges reflected on the top concerns facing the city of Seattle and our Seattle Day event. Thanks to our session sponsor, Kaiser Permanente, for supporting this critical conversation. The future of healthcare took center stage as Fearey's Aaron Blank, Neighborcare Health’s Rashad Collins, Life Science Washington’s Marc Cummings, and Kaiser Permanente’s Carla Costa Sandine explored staffing challenges, AI integration, and critical care. Special thanks to Comcast for sponsoring this important session. Next, we heard from Microsoft’s Hana Doubrava and the Chamber’s Chief of Staff Lynnette Buffington about the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States’s impact on our region in another 'In The Know' segment. This session was brought to us by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. We also explored Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's significant role in connecting our region globally, with insights from Port of Seattle's Hon. Toshiko Hasegawa, Alaska Airlines' Diana Birkett Rakow, Expedia Group's Richard de Sam Lazaro, and Desautel Hege’s Marc Berger. Thank you to Symetra for sponsoring this informative discussion. A huge thank you to Premera Blue Cross for sponsoring our lunch, where keynote speaker Eduardo Peñalver, President of Seattle University, shared his thoughts on leadership and the role of education in shaping our future. We continued with an insightful panel featuring SODO Business Improvement Area’s Erin Goodman, Microsoft’s Colleen Kerr, Civic Hotel Seattle’s Neha Nariya, and Greater Seattle Partners’ Brian Surratt, who reflected on their study missions to South Korea and Detroit. Thank you to Port of Seattle for sponsoring this session! Our arts, culture, heritage, and science segment, featuring Pacific Science Center’s Will Daugherty and Seattle Symphony’s Krishna Thiagarajan, was thought-provoking and inspiring. A big thank you to Bank of America for supporting this conversation. We then took a deep dive into workforce development with insights from Washington Roundtable’s Steve Mullin, Washington State University's Provost Dr. T. Chris Riley-Tillman, and HNTB’s Amy Scarton. Thank you to Microsoft for sponsoring this vital discussion. We wrapped up the day with an 'In The Know' segment featuring Senator Marko Liias, thanks to our sponsor Verizon. Finally, we closed out Day 2 with heartfelt thanks to all our incredible speakers and attendees for a day filled with impactful connections and conversations. Thank you again to Alabastro Photography for the incredible photography. Looking forward to Day 3!

We're proud to showcase our new partner City of Renton—a dynamic city that's home to innovative companies and exciting developments! Featured Companies: ZILA BioWorks: Produces BPA-free bio-epoxy resin from industrial hemp, a renewable resource. Wizards of the Coast: Develops and publishes popular games and entertainment products. Ventrk: Creates software solutions that empower better decisions for healthier lifestyles. SEKISUI America Corporation: Specializes in designing and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace sector. Recently, Renton launched the World Cup Legacy Square, a vibrant downtown hub set to host events during the 2026 World Cup and beyond, fostering a welcoming community for residents and visitors alike. Commitment to Sustainability: The city added eight new electric vehicle charging stations, furthering its mission toward a greener, more sustainable future. Renton is a hub for thriving companies; a city focused on innovation, community, and sustainability. #RentonWA #EconomicDevelopment #UncommonThinkersWelcome

We’re excited to be at the Fusion Week, organized by CleanTech Alliance at WSU Washington State University in City of Everett, WA bringing you another Uncommon Insight! Did you know that of the roughly 80 fusion companies worldwide, two-thirds are in the United States? Washington state boasts the highest concentration, featuring innovators like Zap Energy, Avalanche Energy, Kyoto Fusioneering, ExoFusion and Helion. #seattlefusionweek Victoria DePalma, Ph.D. #cleanenergy #fusionenergy #uncommonthinkerswelcome

The Greater Seattle region is fast becoming a top destination for Indian companies looking to expand globally. In our latest article, we explore what makes our region an ideal hub for international businesses, from its thriving tech ecosystem to strategic market access and welcoming community. Learn about the journeys of Indian innovators who've made Greater Seattle their gateway to North America. Seattle University, Roundglass India Center, Brian Surratt, Josh Davis, MBA, CEcD, PSLO. #UncommonThinkersWelcome #EconomicDevelopment

Greater Seattle AI Startups. Subsector: Cybersecurity These startups represent the cutting-edge innovations in cybersecurity from the Greater Seattle area, addressing the growing need for AI-powered protection and security solutions. Key AI startups in the cybersecurity subsector within the Greater Seattle region. Leading the charge is Protect AI, with an impressive $108.5 million in total funding. Dropzone AI, has secured $20.4 million, while Vouched has raised $18.2 million. DarkLight an earlier entrant from 2014, has garnered $8 million. Two women-founded companies, Loti and Tamnoon, raised $5.2 million and $5.1 million, respectively, showing a growing diversity in the field. Get more of Uncommon Insights: https://lnkd.in/gWqKHjXk. #aistartups #ai #startup #cybersecurity #seattle #seattleeconomy

OpenAI has opened an office in Bellevue, Wash., as the ChatGPT-maker establishes a physical presence near its close partner Microsoft and looks to tap into the robust engineering talent pool in the Seattle area. OpenAI joins more than 100 companies that operate satellite engineering offices in the Seattle region, which ranked No. 2 on CBRE’s latest list of top tech hubs in the U.S. and Canada. Pinterest and Brex recently opened new offices in Seattle, too. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzU9-cvZ

Greater Seattle Partners welcomed Ambassador Rosemary Banks, New Zealand's Ambassador to the U.S., for a discussion on the shared values and aspirations between the Greater Seattle region and New Zealand. Our conversation covered Cleantech, Renewable Energy, and Economic Development initiatives, with a special focus on the deep connections between First Nations in both regions.   Two years ago, GSP had the honor of hosting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern alongside Microsoft and the Salish Peoples at the Seattle Aquarium. Today, Brian Surratt extended an invitation to Ambassador Banks to welcome New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to the Pacific Northwest.   As a gesture of friendship, Brian presented Ambassador Banks with the beautiful "Deer's Dance" artwork by Bethany Fackrell from the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe. Bethany is an acclaimed artist whose work blends traditional Coast Salish art forms with modern techniques, celebrating her deep connection to nature and her heritage. The piece was provided by Eighth Generation, a Native-owned company based in City of Seattle, dedicated to supporting Indigenous artists and creating authentic, high-quality art and products that reflect Indigenous culture.   We look forward to continuing to strengthen our bonds with New Zealand and collaborating on future cultural and economic opportunities.   #NewZealand #Cleantech #EconomicDevelopment #RenewableEnergy