Washington Technology Center – 2006 Innovation Index –

Twelve state regions were reviewed: Bellingham, Bremerton, Ellensburg, North Central, Olympia, Pullman, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Yakima.

To compare and contrast technology trends in Washington’s communities, the following factors were examined: 1) Innovation – patent activity and new company creation; 2) Competitiveness – regional technology job levels and industry growth trends; 3) Growth – technology job growth and average technology job wages; 4) Financial Capacity – SBIR/STTR awards and private placements; 5) Human Potential – high school graduation rates and math/science proficiency levels; and 6) Quality of Life – Housing affordability and crime rates.

http://www.watechcenter.org/downloads/index_final.pdf

Monica L. Babine

Center to Bridge the Digital Divide

Washington State University

11716 NE 95th Street

Kirkland, WA 98033.5180

425.827.8015

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