Our Region
The Puget Sound
Nestled between the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, the Puget Sound region is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean and largely consists of King and Kitsap counties. The largest and most notable city in the Pacific Northwest area is Seattle, located on the eastern side of the Puget Sound. Known for its major sea port, abundance of natural resources, pristine water views, majestic mountain ranges and complex estuary, the Puget Sound region helps drive $20 billion of economic activity in Washington state.
Seattle
Seattle, inhabiting eastern Puget Sound along Elliot Bay, has enjoyed a growing and thriving tech industry for over two decades. Surrounded by an abundance of water, mountains, and evergreen forests, this region is home to one of the most well-educated populations in the United States. Tech giants Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing call this region home and with its geographic advantage, Seattle is well positioned nationally and internationally.
Kitsap County
The gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, Kitsap County encompasses west Puget Sound. Major cities in Kitsap County include Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, and Kingston. Offering close proximity to Seattle without the gridlock and high prices, Kitsap County features beautiful natural landscapes, endless waterways, and a dense concentration of engineering talent in the Puget Sound region. Kitsap is connected by ferries to Bremerton (28-minute & 60-minute) and Bainbridge Island (30-minute), in addition to a vehicle connection through I-5.
