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The Innovation Triangle is a partnership of Bellevue-Redmond-Kirkland that is focused on inviting technology and innovation-intensive businesses to experiment, develop and prosper in our Eastside communities. The basis of the partnership is the mutual appreciation that all cities will benefit when a technology company locates in any one of them. While one city might benefit from additional employment, the others will likely realize benefits when these new employees purchase housing and other goods and services in the nearby cities. Also, there is an acknowledgement that a more far-reaching and attractive brand can be obtained when the three cities work together as a sub-regional economic development initiative. The Information & Communications Technology (ICT) sector is the fastest growing business sector in the region. In King County alone there are 130,000 jobs attributed to this sector with incomes averaging $124,300 with revenues estimated at $36.9 billion. Source: Economic Development Council Seattle & King County (2013). The Innovation Triangle has many attributes to recommend it including a talent pool that is unmatched anywhere in the U.S. •62% of adults with bachelor’s degrees and above •30% of residents born outside of U.S. •54,600 software publishing workers •99,100 ICT workers In 2013 the Innovation Triangle output was $48 billion, making it one of the most dynamic regional economies in the country. Regional partners that are themselves global household words, and convenient flight options to new partners and customers in Europe and Asia, add to the attraction of the Innovation Triangle. Other attributes such as quality of life, a renowned work/life balance, and surrounding natural beauty make the Innovation Triangle a region that is one of the world’s best places to start and grow a business. www.innovationtriangle.us