Dec 8, 2015 | Aerospace, Space, Technology
Moon Express, a Washington-based space exploration company, has gotten the okay to move forward in the Google Lunar XPrize competition. They are ready to launch a spacecraft that will hitch a ride on another commercial rocket and land their craft on the moon from...
Dec 3, 2015 | Clean Energy
Developing clean, domestic biofuels is a top priority for industries that are major users of petroleum-based fuels. And, in Washington State, well-known for its timber industry, there is a lot of non-commercialized wood waste. The current production of ethanol from...
Nov 25, 2015 | Growth & Expansion, Made In Washington
For 118 years now, Filson has been a manufacturer of legendary gear for those who love the great outdoors. From loggers and miners to urban dwellers who yearn for rugged yet stylish fashion and accessories, Filson has definitely stood the test of time in a very fickle...
Nov 20, 2015 | Innovation, Technology
Washington State’s top tier universities are connected globally in research and development. The University of Washington recently held the first Innovation Summit in Shanghai. The event brought leading innovators from UW together with CEOs of Chinese companies...
Nov 9, 2015 | Agriculture & Food Processing
For over a century the name Weyerhaeuser has been synonymous with timber in the Northwest. Since 1900 the Weyerhaueser company has been managing and harvesting timber for construction and cellulose fiber products throughout the Pacific Northwest. Now, Seattle-based...
Nov 3, 2015 | New Business
While online retailing has caused a major shift in consumer buying behaviors, predictions of the demise of brick and mortar stores has been premature. Amazon, who started a retail revolution as an online bookseller has opened their own store with actual books on the...
Nov 2, 2015 | Aerospace, Space
From pay-per-picture satellite imaging of earth to consumer spaceflight to satellite-based internet communications Washington State is the nexus of pioneers in space. Companies like Blue Origin, SpaceX, Spaceflight, Inc., BlackSky Global and others are overcoming the...
Oct 28, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing, Technology
Crowdfunding success depends on the quality of the idea and the company behind it. Typically raising funding in the millions of dollars is only accomplished through the usual venture capital networks. However, Glowforge has set a new record for support from a...
Oct 27, 2015 | Technology
Five years ago Salesforce.com opened an office in Seattle to tap into the extensive software development expertise available in Washington State. Now, Salesforce is expanding its presence in the region. Along with Google, Facebook and Twitter, Saleforce is another in...
