The Technology Economy
The Economic Impact of Technology-Based Industries in Washington State
A primary task of the Technology Alliance is to benchmark Washington's technology economy and compare our progress with similar states. To this end, the TA commissioned studies analyzing the economic impact of technology in Washington State, defining technology-based industry, measuring the importance of research activity, tracking trends in Washington state technology employment, and comparing the technology economy of Washington state to that of other U.S. states.
2005 Economic Impact Report
This report, released in February 2005, features data from 2003.
- Complete Report (PDF file)
2001 Economic Impact Report
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This report, released in June 2001, features data from the last half of 1999 and the first half of 2000.
- Executive Summary
- Complete Report (PDF file)
- Study Highlights in PowerPoint from 2001 Technology Institute (PDF file)
1998 Economic Impact Report
This study, released in November 1998, is based on data from 1997. This report is available in PDF document format.
1997 Economic Impact Report
This report, released in January 1997, uses 1995 data.
The Top Ten Ways to Grow a Healthy Technology-Based Economy
Top Ten List
- Lessons Learned from Study Missions to the Silicon Valley; the Research Triangle, NC; Boston, MA; and Austin, TX
- PowerPoint Presentation (PDF file)