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Christine Gregoire Launches Partnership for Competitive Puget Sound

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 3:24 PM UTC · How we work

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Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire launched the Partnership for a Competitive Puget Sound.
Challenge Seattle reported a loss of nearly 7,000 jobs in 2025.
Central Puget Sound unemployment rose to 5.2%, slightly above the national rate.
Starbucks will create up to 2,000 jobs at a $100 million Nashville office, moving some Seattle teams.
Amazon will vacate its South Lake Union office when its lease ends next year.

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Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire launched the Partnership for a Competitive Puget Sound.
Challenge Seattle reported a loss of nearly 7,000 jobs in 2025.
Central Puget Sound unemployment rose to 5.2%, slightly above the national rate.
Starbucks will create up to 2,000 jobs at a $100 million Nashville office, moving some Seattle teams.
Amazon will vacate its South Lake Union office when its lease ends next year.