Greater Seattle Partners

With the lates economic data available to date, our Research Director Victoria DePalma, Ph.D. examines the core drivers of the regional economy: foreign direct investment, startup formation, sector performance, trade activity, and labor market trends.

The analysis is intended to inform decision-makers, investors, and partners as they evaluate opportunities in the Greater Seattle region and plan for the years ahead.

https://greater-seattle.com/greater-seattle-economic-overview-2025/

2025 Greater Seattle Economic Overview The Greater Seattle region remains one of the most competitive and innovation-driven metropolitan economies in the United States. With a laid out

Day Two of the 2026 SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff brought international business leaders to explore the South Sound. https://greater-seattle.com/greater-seattle-international-investment-spinoff/

Delegates experienced the region’s strong workforce development pipeline at Pierce County Skills Center, Tacoma’s $1.4 billion, 97-acre mixed-use waterfront revitalization at Point Ruston, and the Museum of Glass, highlighting the region’s creative economy.

The day wrapped up at Alaska Airlines’ headquarters in City of SeaTac where more than 100 regional leaders and partners welcomed the delegation.

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make the day special.

Starting today and over the next three days, Greater Seattle is welcoming 28 executive-level delegates representing 26 international companies through the 2026 SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff.

This year’s SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff represents an estimated $84M+ in capital investment and 133+ jobs under evaluation, with companies actively exploring expansion across AI, aerospace, clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.

Program highlights include visits and engagements across the region, including Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, the Port of Everett, and the Pierce County Skills Center, along with meetings with public and private sector leaders.

This is the 4th annual GSP signature program, where GSP and public and private partners work together to showcase the region for these international companies to expand and grow their operations here. https://greater-seattle.com/greater-seattle-2026-selectusa-seattle-spinoff/

Thank you to our sponsors and partners, including the City of Seattle, Alaska Airlines, Amazon, City of Bellevue, Washington, City of Kirkland, City of SeaTac, Condor Airlines, Economic Alliance Snohomish County, NAI Puget Sound Properties, and the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Vantari VR has chosen Greater Seattle for its North American headquarters. https://greater-seattle.com/2026/04/02/vantari-vr/

The healthcare technology company is establishing its presence in South Lake Union, creating 50 jobs and investing in the region as it scales across North America.

Founded in Sydney, Vantari VR is advancing medical training through immersive virtual reality. Its platform has been shown to reduce medical errors by up to 40% and improve performance by 32%, supporting better patient outcomes and more efficient clinical training.

Greater Seattle is a global hub where technology, life sciences, and healthcare converge. With more than 42,000 life sciences jobs and $13.7B in GDP, the region offers the talent, research, and infrastructure companies need to grow.

Greater Seattle Partners began working with Vantari VR in 2023, supporting their U.S. expansion with market intelligence, connections, and ongoing advisory.