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Tech center to improve appliance repair experience.
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 to...
The arts flourish in Seattle.
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...
Customized and short run are the latest in 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 production of...
Fund Local program connects local investors with local 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...
Soccer’s goal is fan engagement.
How do you stay in touch with 450 million soccer fans worldwide? Build a virtual stadium that will engage each sports fan whenever and wherever they like on any device. Realmadrid, the world's most popular sports club, has turned to Microsoft to harness the power of...
Aerospace hub takes flight in Moses Lake.
When you are in the business of testing new aircraft it's important to have reliable clear weather, ample runways and facilities capable of handling state-of-the-art aircraft. These are several reasons why Mitsubishi Aircraft is expanding their testing operations in...
Fund Local program connects investors to local 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...
Incubator to build Northwest fashion industry.
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...
Waste to water facility moves forward.
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...
Diversity of talent fuels success across Washington’s economy.
While other urban areas around the U.S. are showing lackluster economic growth, the greater Seattle metro area is bucking the trend. Historically, Washington State economic booms and busts have been triggered by a dominant company or industry. However, the strength...
Venture capital sees strong growth in Washington State.
Investors are always looking for a solid combination of fresh ideas and the expertise to successfully bring them to market. Washington State has a reputation for re-thinking industries from healthcare to information technology to manufacturing. In the first quarter...
Outer space explorers in Redmond, Washington.
Washington State is becoming a focal point for outer space exploration. Locally-owned Planetary Resources and California-based SpaceX both have operations in Redmond, Washington. Some of the other outer space operations in the region include Aerojet Rocketdyne,...