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From idea to reality in less than a year.
Many entrepreneurs have sketched out the next 'great idea' on the back of a napkin, but the lack of business expertise and financial resources dooms their bold idea so it remains just a dream. But all is not lost. Just look at Rebooked, a mobile appointment app...
Fred Hutch spawns bio-tech hub.
Founded in 1975 the Fred Hutch research has brought hope to many individuals battling cancer. It has also brought life to many biotech companies that have created a vibrant bio-tech community in Washington State. Home to over 480 life sciences and global health...
Increased airplane production on the horizon.
A record number of aircraft rolled off production lines in Washington State in 2014 accounting for 95.4% of all Boeing's airplane production. And over the next 5 years, Boeing has projected an increase in production of jetliners to 900 per year by 2020. While that's...
Baseball stadium goes green.
The Mariner's playfield is always green, but now the stadium itself is going green. The Mariners are the first major league baseball franchise to install LED lighting in their stadium. The switch from halide fixtures to LED lights will reduce energy consumption by 60...
Seattlelites to build satellites for SpaceX.
Washington State's aerospace expertise is poised to help Elon Musk's expansion of SpaceX and his goal of settlements on Mars. The first successful commercial rocket maker has big plans to put a network of 4,000 satellites into Earth orbit to provide high-speed...
Saving power for a rainy day.
Solar and wind power are key components of Washington State's clean energy strategy. But these renewable sources can be variable seasonally, daily even hourly. Stepping up to meet that challenge are Washington clean energy companies and software developers. Governor...
The cloud gathers major tech players in Washington.
Small tech start-ups and long-time major players find it's smart to move to the center of the cloud revolution in Washington State. Business legends Microsoft and Amazon Web Services pioneered cloud computing here in the northwest. Washington's high-powered tech...
737 MAX draws UK manufacturer to Washington.
GKN, an aerospace supplier based in the United Kingdom, announced they will open a facility for final assembly and painting of 737 MAX winglets in Sumner, Washington. Proximity to the Boeing Renton plant and access to customized training for new employees were key...
Made in Washington.
Boeing airplanes have become synonymous with Seattle and for good reason. From the design of the first Boeing jets in the 1950s to production of the 737 -- the best selling airplane of all time -- and today's revolutionary composite commercial airliners, Washington...
Waste to water.
Global health institutions in Washington State are tackling tough problems and making lives better around the world. Sanitation has long been the source of diseases that devastate communities in the developing world. Janicki Bioenergy, a Washington State company, has...
Veterans bring valuable skills to industry.
Washington State's manufacturing sector is finding a wealth of skill and talent in the highly-trained military men and women who have been serving in our region. With the high demand for skilled aerospace and manufacturing workers companies are eager to hire these...
And, the weather report is brought to you by supercomputers.
Predicting the weather is a lot more than letting us know if we need to take a bumbershoot when we leave home. Communities depend on accurate weather predictions to prepare for severe weather events, to have resources and aid on hand to help protect families and...