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Boeing can fly you into space.
You could be a passenger on a Boeing aircraft flying to the space station in 2017. Boeing has been awarded a contract to build and fly a space capsule taking people to the International Space Station. Along with cargo, the spacecraft will be able to carry 5 passengers...
Innovation turns to Washington State’s research expertise.
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 that...
Easy answers with AnswerDash.
Graduates from the University of Washington Information School have started the school’s first startup company, AnswerDash. They’ve developed software that offers self-service contextual help to users for e-commerce and other websites. Users can click the AnswerDash...
If you have talent, they will come.
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...
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...