Wi-Fi: Coming to remote parts of the world.

Apr 1, 2015 | Technology

Wi-Fi seems ubiquitous to most of us, however there are places that do not have connection to the internet and all that it offers. Microsoft is partnering with the City of Seattle to test a new state-of-the-art technology that utilizes unused television frequencies....

Newcomers flocking to our corner of the country.

Mar 26, 2015 | Why Washington?

Washington State’s economy continues to grow by leaps and bounds and it appears there are many who want to be part of our success. As we’ve posted frequently in the last few months, major companies are opening satellite offices in our state to tap into our...

A bright idea.

Mar 23, 2015 | Innovation, Technology, Why Washington?

One important element in growing healthy plants is photosynthesis. However, in many parts of the world, there isn’t enough daylight to have a long growing season all year round. A recent University of Washington graduate, Adam Greenberg, is producing a light...

Tech talent search draws them to Washington.

Mar 20, 2015 | Technology, Why Washington?

When it comes to searching for top talent, tech companies are beating a path to Washington State. The latest to open an office in Puget Sound is ClearSlide, a company using cloud-based technology for its business tools.  ClearSlides’s COO, Dustin Grosse, echoes...

Tech hub synergy pays off.

Mar 18, 2015 | Technology, Why Washington?

The technology community in Washington State has been growing rapidly over the past few years. It seems every week another major player announces the opening of an office in the region. The depth and breadth of talent and expertise in software development and hardware...

Juno doubles down on Washington State.

Mar 17, 2015 | Life Science/Global Health

In February, Juno Therapeutics announced they were leasing a 60,000 square-foot building in Bothell to serve as a new manufacturing facility for their immunology cancer treatment. Now the company has announced that it will also keep their corporate headquarters in...

The new race to space.

Mar 12, 2015 | Aerospace, Space

Private enterprise is where it’s at in the space industry these days and hundreds of firms are getting in on the ground floor with new exciting new concepts. With space veterans like Aerojet Rocketdyne already in town and newcomers such as SpaceX opening design...