"As much as any city, Seattle is synonymous with the tech industry. Over the past 40 years, Seattle and its suburbs have seen hometown heroes like Microsoft and Amazon grow into some of the biggest businesses on the planet. Around them has sprung up a diverse network of companies whose work touches nearly every aspect of public life, from Redfin to Costco to Wizards of the Coast, to name a few."
"Tech culture has seemingly permeated nearly every aspect of city life here-a fact about which some local Mossbacks grumble-and it has transformed certain neighborhoods entirely over the past few decades. This is especially true of the South Lake Union neighborhood, where Jeff Bezos has parked his mighty balls, and a new crop of office towers and hotels have sprung up around them in priapic fashion, eager to serve Amazon's considerable needs."
Seattle's economy is dominated by a decades-long tech boom, with hometown companies such as Microsoft and Amazon expanding into global giants. A diverse network of firms including Redfin, Costco, and Wizards of the Coast supports many aspects of public life. Tech culture has permeated neighborhoods and driven major transformation in areas like South Lake Union, where Amazon-related development reshaped skyline and hospitality. Seattle also offers strong cultural attractions—Pike Place Market, ferry rides on Puget Sound, live sports, music, comedy, theater, shopping, and seafood-focused restaurants. Business travelers can find well-located hotels, nearby bars, and notable dining options for leisure during work trips.
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