Articles about Economy – Page 4 of 8

Seattle is booming, and so is the Ferrari club

Here’s a good indication of the strong economic boom going on in Seattle, and it goes beyond the many construction… Read More

Study: Washington state ranks first in STEM jobs, but 42nd in on-time high school graduation rates

It’s no secret that the Seattle area is a hotbed for engineers, scientists, mathematicians and other highly-skilled technology professionals. Whether… Read More

Millennials flock to cities where homes are expensive, and it’s hurting the economy

Young people are flocking to big, expensive cities, according to data crunched by housing market information service RealtyTrac, and that… Read More

Big data gets huge in Washington: Study ranks state 2nd in big data-related jobs

How big is the field of big data in Washington state? Pretty huge. An estimated 38,170 people work in big… Read More

Study: For every tech geek hired in Washington state, 7 jobs are added

There’s certainly no question that the technology industry is transforming Seattle. (Just take a look at the skyline in South… Read More

The Amazon effect? Study says Washington state one of top importers of new residents

Seeing a lot of moving vans around Capitol Hill, Ballard and Queen Anne? You might have some new neighbors moving… Read More

Yes, things are hot in startup land, but this ain’t no dot-com bubble

Earlier this week, prominent venture capitalist Bill Gurley sent a warning shot across the startup industry, noting that burn rates… Read More

Venture capitalist Bill Gurley: Tech sector is overheating, and the boom could end

All good things must come to an end. And Benchmark’s Bill Gurley — one of the most successful venture capitalists… Read More

11 questions for author Geoffrey Moore: Education, housing and the middle class

Geoffrey Moore, the author of Crossing the Chasm and Escape Velocity, appeared in Seattle last month at the Technology Alliance’s annual luncheon.… Read More

Map: These are the friendliest places in the U.S. for small business

Looking to start a new business? You may want to check out Boise or Colorado Springs. Those are among the… Read More

The disconnection dilemma: Why 93,000 Seattle residents don’t have Internet at home

There’s another way to look at the fact that 85 percent of Seattle residents have Internet access at home. Fifteen… Read More

58% of Seattle residents now have a smartphone; cable TV subscriptions dropping

A majority of people have smartphones, everybody wants faster Internet, and cable subscriptions are dropping as a result of online video.… Read More

Seattle, Austin are the nation’s fastest-growing major cities

Seattle is the fastest-growing major city in the U.S. That’s the latest from the most recent U.S. Census Report, which… Read More

Geoffrey Moore: How the tech industry is killing the middle class and what to do about it

Software may be “eating the world” as the saying goes. But that tectonic shift may not be a good thing… Read More

Charts: Here’s just how darn important the tech industry is to Washington state

More than 700 people are gathered today at the Technology Alliance’s annual State of Technology Luncheon, a showcase of the… Read More

Online retailers add jobs as Washington state economy continues to improve

Washington state’s employment picture continues to brighten, with a jobless rate of just 6.3 percent and about 6,700 new jobs… Read More

Activists block Microsoft shuttles in Seattle, in anti-gentrification protest

Several Microsoft Connector shuttles were reportedly blocked for a total of 45 minutes in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood this morning… Read More

Top tech stocks of 2013: Here’s where you could have made (and lost) a lot of cash

2013 was all about the newcomers. Two of the top performing tech stocks in Washington state this past year were… Read More

Welcome to Washington: The most innovative state in the U.S.

Silicon Valley may get all of the buzz. But don’t underestimate the power of Seattle and its surrounding communities. A… Read More

Seattle ranks 6th in Best Performing Cities report, jumping 7 spots

A new report out from the Milken Institute that measures cities based on jobs, wages, technology output and other factors… Read More

Amazon, Zulily and Google help drive down vacancy rates in hot Seattle office market

The Seattle metro area’s office market continues to heat up, with rents increasing and vacancies dropping, according to a new… Read More

Study: Immigrant entrepreneurs at VC-backed companies are responsible for 600,000 jobs

Immigrants have long played a critical role in the succes of the U.S. — leaving behind their homelands for what… Read More

INRIX names top 10 worst traffic cities, says increased gridlock indicates stronger economy

Traffic may be getting worse, but it’s a good indicator of a rebounding economy. That’s the latest from Kirkland-based traffic… Read More

The best and worst jobs in America: From software geeks to newspaper hacks

It’s a good thing we got out of the newspaper business. According to a survey out today from CareerCast.com, newspaper… Read More

Startup valuations rise even as VCs don’t get as many exits

Valuations at startup companies continue to increase, even though venture capitalists aren’t cashing out on deals as frequently as they’d… Read More

Chart: Seattle’s jobless rate dips below six percent for first time in more than four years

In the tech industry, we’ve been seeing a steady stream of hiring for several years now. In fact, companies like… Read More

Ed Lazowska: The iPad wouldn’t be here without federal research dollars

University of Washington computer science professor Ed Lazowska is known for his strong opinions. And he got to share some… Read More

A high-tech governor? It’s time for Inslee to take innovation message on the road

Governor Jay Inslee was sworn into office less than a month ago. Is it time for him to take a… Read More

Citing favorable tax rates, Flowroute moves HQ to Seattle from California

Flowroute, which provides wholesale voice-over-Internet services to businesses, has moved its headquarters from Southern California to Seattle. The company cited… Read More

Welcome to Washington: The best place in the U.S. to be rich (and the worst to be poor)

Washington state is a great place to live if you’re wealthy. But the state’s tax system — which does not… Read More