"Many communities dream of becoming the next Silicon Valley. This one is actually doing it."

I see this as just publicity piece for Seattle. The cities, here and abroad, that advertise themselves as the next Silicon Valley are a dime a dozen. They’re looking to create buzz and interest among possible investors. The primary information for investors here -- those people, who want to make Seattle the next Silicon Valley, lack imagination.

Oh yes, that's Microsoft Valley where Yahoo will be moving to soon. This is roughly what Bob Cringely was predicting here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=111933

Wait...

You mean to tell me Seattle/Bellvue/Bellingham aren't already a micro silicon valley? You mean the part where it's where it was originally a military defense contractor haven (much like silicon valley during the orange grove days) and now has Microsoft and Amazon along with a handful of web 2.0 and tech companies are based?

That's not considered a tech city? It's amazing someone from the east has such a firm grasp on the west.

I like the spin on the rainy weather. I for one do get more creative and focused on code on rainy days.

Nice... makes me glad I'm moving to Seattle in a few months :)

Waterloo, ON?