Seattle's Key Industries

Mayor Greg Nickels is focused on creating a vibrant, balanced, and diversified economy that benefits individuals across all income levels in Seattle. The Mayor and OED believe that the growth of Seattle's strategic industry sectors is critical to the future of the city's economy. OED is working collaboratively with leaders from key industry sectors to sustain a balanced and diverse economic base.

OED has taken this charge and strategically focused on the development and implementation of strategies and action plans to promote growth in these key industry sectors:

• Manufacturing
• Maritime
• Life Sciences
• Information and Communications Technology
• Healthcare
• Clean Technology
• Film and Music
• Tourism