The Washington State Legislature convened on January 11 poised to build on the momentum from the historic 2021 session, set against the ongoing pandemic and checkered economic recovery. All committee activity was held virtually, and it was only at the…
Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) is excited to announce its selection by the Washington State Department of Commerce to grow an Advanced Technology Council, which by design brings together five key stakeholder groups of startups, academia, corporations, investors, and government…
This week, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced the creation and launch of the Center for FinTech Information (CFI) to facilitate communication between the DFI and entrepreneurs, investors, and fintech companies. While Washington aspires to be a…
Legislators convened in January against the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic with COVID-19 response, economic recovery, equity issues, and climate at the top of the agenda. In the 105 days that followed, legislators’ sharp focus on this agenda resulted in…
The exodus of innovative companies from Silicon Valley coupled with the new realities of remote work has accelerated the imperative for policymakers in Washington state to take steps to attract and retain innovative companies that can drive economic growth and…
State and local governments across the country are facing unprecedented challenges in the year ahead. The coronavirus is spreading at record rates, long-term unemployment continues to rise, support for small businesses is drying up, and the country is bitterly divided…