Living in the Northwest

Quality living is what the Puget Sound area is all about. Relaxed yet on-the move, the Seattle area expounds a unique style. This is what makes it such a great place to live! Exciting and dynamic, our entrepreneurial spirit has birthed national corporate symbols of quality: Starbucks, Boeing, Microsoft, to name just a few. Here in the Northwest, we do things just a little differently, and we recognize that we have something special in our surroundings and our people. Magazines like Fortune and Money rate our communities among the best places to live in America.

The beauty of our cities and the richness of our culture have made the greater Seattle area a destination for tourism and conventions. This influx of people and services helps propel our economy and keep it strong. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce offers a wealth of information for visitors and new residents. To help people get acquainted with the area and enrich their experience, the Seattle Chamber of Commerce offers information about the services, business resources, and the various activities in the Puget Sound area.

Its no wonder that we attract so many visitors each year! Mount Rainier provides a majestic backdrop to the Puget Sound area, and just about everywhere you look there is water. Just a short drive away are lush forests and beautiful wild coastlines. Recreational activities abound, with the skiing and snowboarding season overlapping the sailing, kayaking and hiking season.

Cultural activities include galleries and musems, the renowned Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall, the Pacific Northwest Ballet, the Seattle Opera, and the second largest professional Theater community in the United States.