This cheaper space is also new space, in an environment comparable to high-technology parks. Bullington said the development has been very attractive to successful startup firms that now need larger, second-generation facilities. One longtime Seattle firm, Port Chatham Smoked Seafoods, is making the move to Seaway in March. Curt Fischer, controller for the company, said Port Chatham will consolidate three of its four operations at Seaway, leaving only a smokehouse in Ballard. In explaining the move, Fischer mentioned a number of advantages.
Public transit goes through there.
And a large number of people who work here live north anyway. It's a real good opportunity for us.