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Academy of Interactive Entertainment Lands at the Seattle Center
Posted by heather on July 3, 2012

 

From Seattle Business Magazine
By Leslie Helm

“Education is a strong cornerstone for growing our local workforce which is a driving need for our local industry,” said Kristina Hudson, Director of the EDC’s Washington Interactive Network. “In the next few years, we have the unique opportunity to be the global center of game and interactive media development and IP creation, if we stay competitive with our education, taxes, and incentives.”

 

Read the full article on seattlebusinessmag.com

     

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