Seattle International Affairs

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[Mayor Katie B. Wilson @MayorofSeattle]

Seattle is honored to host the 111-year-old Norwegian tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, now docked at Pier 66 as part of the #OneOcean Expedition. This highlights the importance of ocean sustainability. Visit this historic vessel before it departs on Monday! https://t.co/pOokyfp4TJ

[Greater Seattle Partners @SeattlePartners]

GSP and friends welcomed the President and COO of @flyPAL to celebrate the new direct flight from Seattle to Manila!
With over 53K Filipinos in our region and $1B+ in trade with the Philippines, this new 3x weekly nonstop on Boeing 777s will further strengthen our ties.

[Mayor Katie B. Wilson @MayorofSeattle]

Earlier this month, we celebrated the Overlook Walk opening – the largest collection of civic projects in Seattle since the 1962 World’s Fair! This is a huge milestone for the city’s decades-long effort to reconnect downtown to the waterfront.

[German Consulate San Francisco @GermanyinSF]

Final day of my visit to @CityofSeattle: A great meeting at @SeattleCityHall with @rico_OPCD and @StaceyJehlik. Great talk with @alb_brune, @TMobile. Visited the @PortofSeattle, discussing mobility and sustainability issues. Also with 🇺🇸🇩🇪company @FRSClipper. @GermanyinUSA

[Mayor Katie B. Wilson @MayorofSeattle]

Seattle is counting down the days until we get to welcome soccer fans from around the globe for the #FIFAWorldCup! Excited to cheer on the @USMNT and create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans, visitors, and residents.

[Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment @SeattleOSE]

1/3) Seattle’s Building Emissions Performance Standard policy has officially been transmitted to council! For nearly two years, we’ve worked to develop this strong, but flexible and impactful climate policy projected to reduce building emissions by 27%.
https://t.co/KSgeStxy5K

[Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment @SeattleOSE]

2/3) This is a rare piece of consensus legislation where technical experts, advocates, community members, and building owners came together over more than two years of engagement to craft effective and fair legislation that meets the urgency of the climate crisis.

[Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment @SeattleOSE]

3/3) At the City Council, the legislation will be sponsored by Councilmember Lisa Herbold and heard in the Council’s Select Committee on Climate Action formed by Council President Debora Juarez.

[Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment @SeattleOSE]

Seattle has been selected as a "role model city" to participate in Generation Restoration, a UN initiative to advance urban habitat and share best practices for ecosystem restoration!

Seattle is the only US city among 18 global cities participating!

https://t.co/pDbOzvouit

[Seattle International Affairs @Sea_IntlAffairs]

Mayor Harrell is excited to join this distinguished group of local leaders to address global issues that impact our local communities in Seattle including climate change, economic development, public health, and foreign investment.

[U.S. Special Rep for Subnational Diplomacy @SubnationalDip]

We're thrilled to announce the creation of the Assembly of Local Leaders (ALL), the first-of-its-kind body of local leaders at the @StateDept to discuss global issues at the local level.

The insights from these local leaders will shape a foreign policy for all Americans.

[Seattle International Affairs @Sea_IntlAffairs]

Congratulations to @SeattlePartners for great kudos on their Uncommon Thinkers Welcome campaign! Well deserved! 👏 👏 👏

[Greater Seattle Partners @SeattlePartners]

We're thrilled to share we have received a Gold Award from the @IEDCtweets for the launch of Uncommon Thinkers Welcome. It was a joy to join @nathanohle and his team at the IEDC 2023 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas to accept the award: https://t.co/B8rueDsJ8C

[Greater Seattle Partners @SeattlePartners]

Working to create and sustain opportunity and prosperity for all requires that we act with honesty and integrity, serve all segments of our community, and be open about who we are. Our CEO, @briansurrattSEA gets personal in this @nwasianweekly interview: https://t.co/80MgZcHf0A

[Greater Seattle Partners @SeattlePartners]

In addition, we've just learned that the program will be bolstered by a $150,000 cash prize as Greater Seattle Partners wins Stage Two of the @sbagov 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. #exporting #internationaltrade #globaltrade

[Greater Seattle Partners @SeattlePartners]

We're thrilled to announce the first cohort of 20 participating companies in our new export accelerator program. Participating companies will receive export training and mentoring to tap into new international markets. Meet the companies: https://t.co/DzKfDRLnlV

[Seattle University @seattleu]

Today is the Seattle-Setu Conference! Follow along for live updates from today’s discussion on facilitating cross-border business partnerships and strengthening collaboration efforts between Washington and India. #SeattleU #Setu

[Seattle U Law School @SeattleULaw]

"By forging closer ties with India, the U.S. will be able to influence human rights while expanding business, innovation and educational opportunities," writes @seattleulaw prof @skalantry in @seattletimes. https://t.co/wyQRPjMrdk

[Seattle OED @SeattleEconomy]

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings kicked off at the Seattle Convention Center last weekend and will continue through Aug. 21. Economic policymakers from around the Pacific Rim will discuss creating a resilient and sustainable future for all.

https://t.co/dz5ym0ktEl

[FEMA Region 10 @FEMARegion10]

Loving this Emergency Supply Kit (Taylor's Version) 🙌
'Cause preparedness will never go out of Style.

[Greater Seattle Partners @SeattlePartners]

Thank you for featuring the new Greater Seattle Export Accelerator @425Business and the opportunity it offers to local small businesses to increase exports through advanced #export training and advising. https://t.co/GT05Y4IHcc

[Greater Seattle Partners @SeattlePartners]

Calling all national and international #media, press credentialing for @APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Senior Officials’ and Ministerial Meetings (SOM 3) in Seattle is now open. https://t.co/TH5xc9CbaE
#cleanenergy #health #smallbusiness #transportation #womeninbusiness