Charles Fitzgerald: Seattle Must Avoid Becoming Cleveland — Focus on Attracting People, Retaining Talent, and Making Room for New Businesses

Charles Fitzgerald argues Seattle should study Cleveland’s decline and comeback as a cautionary example, warning that Seattle’s prosperity isn’t guaranteed amid economic uncertainty and the shift toward AI. He urges the city to focus on attracting and retaining people and creating space for the next generation of business builders to preserve long-term prosperity.

Charles Fitzgerald C City of Seattle Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce