From Boeing to Microsoft, Amazon to Starbucks, how Seattle’s business innovation has shaped the world

One of Seattle’s earliest businesses was equipping 1880s miners headed up to the Klondike. Looking at the record number of construction cranes dotting downtown Seattle today, it’s clear the gold rush is on again – but now, people come to stay.
The city’s key industries are diverse, from aviation to retail to technology. But all the top companies share a proven success formula: offer useful products people need, treat workers well and add a twist of innovation. “They