Although most of the population in the state is in and around the Seattle area, there are several other cities around the region that could be the perfect place to start your new venture.
The biggest city in the state and the whole of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is a port city located on the ocean. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and is a major gateway for trade with Asia. Once a major center for manufacturing, today Seattle has a very strong, diverse economy.
Seattle’s industries are a mix of old and new. Older sectors include manufacturing and heavy industry, while newer sectors include technology, clean energy and design. Seattle is a major international trade port, including import and export. Several major corporations headquartered in the area include Amazon, Starbucks and Nordstrom.
Spokane is located west of the Rocky Mountain foothills, about 20 miles from the border with Idaho. It is the economic and cultural center of eastern Washington.
Spokane has the most productive mining industry in the U.S., with natural resources being big contributors to the local economy. Industries are very diverse, including manufacturing, education, healthcare and many more.
Located 30 miles southwest of Seattle, Tacoma is a smaller urban port city. It is known as one of the most livable and walkable cities in the whole of the U.S.
Besides the port, major industries in the city include manufacturing, petrochemicals, education, healthcare and financial services.
Not to be confused with its Canadian counterpart to the north, Vancouver WA is a large suburb of Portland, OR. It is ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
The local economy is primarily driven by ties with neighboring Portland. Many residents cross over the border into Oregon to shop and return to Vancouver to live. Vancouver is now primarily a technology- and service-based economy.
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