May 28, 2015 | Innovation
Washington State has a long history of being at the forefront of innovation and successfully bringing revolutionary ideas to the marketplace. Whether it’s new protocols to improve health care and cure diseases to next-generation composite materials and robotics...
May 15, 2015 | Technology
Washington State has a wealth of software engineers that expanding businesses need. The list of major companies opening satellite offices in the Puget Sound region this past year continues to grow. The latest is Sonos, a wireless speaker company headquartered in...
May 12, 2015 | Technology
Waiting for the repairman to show up and then figure out why the washer doesn’t work will soon become a better customer experience. Sears has opened an office in Seattle that will be tapping into the depth of tech talent in Washington State to develop technology...
May 9, 2015 | Why Washington?
From a top-notch ballet company and world-renowned opera performances to cutting-edge art exhibitions, dramatic stage premieres and alternative music, Washington residents have an abundance of opportunities to engage with the arts. Seattle is a significant center for...
May 8, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing
3-D printing is revolutionizing manufacturing. A Kent company, Custom Control Concepts is using “additive manufacturing” to produce key parts of entertainment systems for luxury jets. The process allows custom fabrication for each customer and short run...
May 6, 2015 | Small Businesses
The Washington State Department of Commerce has partnered with Community Sourced Capital to connect local businesses with local investors. The result: businesses can raise up to $50,000 to grow and expand, add new products or services or invest in new equipment...
Apr 30, 2015 | Innovation, Made In Washington
Washington State is dotted with an abundance of technology incubators that give a visionary software developer the supporting infrastructure they need to become successful. Now that same concept is being developed to take locally grown fashion designers and help them...
Apr 28, 2015 | Clean Energy, Technology
Washington State continues to be a leader in clean technology and developing new methods to recycle, reuse and repurpose to save our environment and improve the lives of people worldwide. One example is the OmniProcessor, a self-contained system for turning human...