Industry Clusters

Industries as varied as the region.

Seattle and King County are famous as the home of some of the world’s most influential industries, ranging from coffee to aerospace. It’s the birthplace of Starbucks, Paccar, K2 skis, Boeing, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Amazon.com, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Expedia, and many others. As a result, business leaders in this region read like a who’s who of some of the world’s most successful companies. Read on for a list of some of the prominent industry clusters that call the Northwest home.

Aerospace
From the birth of modern air travel to the world’s most successful airplanes, Seattle area engineers know aerospace. More…

Clean Tech
It’s no surprise that King County is a clean tech industry leader, with over 300 companies ranging from alternative fuels to solar. More…

Financial Services
We might be a long way from Wall Street, but Seattle/King County is a hub for highly respected financial services companies. More…

Interactive Media
Seattle and King County boast one of the highest concentrations of interactive and gaming companies in the country. More…

Life Science
From biotech research to some of the best hospitals in the country, life science is part of the fabric of King County. More…

International Trade
As one of the few deep-water ports with direct access to Asia, Seattle is a natural hub for international business. More…

Technology
Innovation is more plentiful than rain in Seattle, and it’s helped grow some of the world’s most influential technology companies. More…

Fashion
There’s more to us than flannel shirts and wool socks. This region is home to Nordstrom, Luly Yang, Tommy Bahama, Eddie Bauer, and many others. More…