Dreams of paradise from Tommy Bahama.

Feb 12, 2015 | Growth & Expansion

Seattle-based casual wear retailer Tommy Bahama has weathered the recession by changing strategies from primarily a wholesale model to opening stores of their own and expanding their online presence. While many retailers have struggled to maintain same store sales...

Foreign companies find Washington a good investment.

Feb 10, 2015 | Growth & Expansion

Governor Jay Inslee  is committed to promoting the benefits of doing business in Washington State. The state’s Department of Commerce team is engaged in drawing new business to Washington including foreign and US investment to aid expansion of our existing...

Aerospace supply chain continues to grow.

Feb 6, 2015 | Aerospace

Just as major tech leaders are opening offices in Washington to take advantage of the local talent and expertise, aerospace supply chain companies are increasingly seeking space to expand operations in the epicenter of aerospace innovation. Heroux-Devtek, a Canadian...

Airforce One: Made in Washington.

Jan 30, 2015 | Aerospace

For 53 years all of the Presidents of the United States’ planes have been made in Washington. As the current Airforce One fleet is scheduled for an upgrade they are once again turning to Boeing to make the specialized aircraft. The newly redesigned jetliner will...

From idea to reality in less than a year.

Jan 30, 2015 | New Business

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...

Fred Hutch spawns bio-tech hub.

Jan 29, 2015 | Life Science/Global Health

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.

Jan 28, 2015 | Aerospace, Why Washington?

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...

Baseball stadium goes green.

Jan 21, 2015 | Clean Energy

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...