The Capital Access Program is a dedicated initiative designed to empower small businesses, particularly those historically marginalized and facing … [Read more...] about Capital Access Program – Making dreams a reality for hundreds of Seattle-based businesses
Business & Economic Development
Rita Meher and Tasveer Film Festival and Market Honored with 2025 Mayor’s Film Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film
SEATTLE – Today, Rita Meher and Tasveer Film Festival and Market were awarded the 2025 Mayor’s Film Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film. … [Read more...] about Rita Meher and Tasveer Film Festival and Market Honored with 2025 Mayor’s Film Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film
Applications open: 2025 Tenant Improvement Program helps businesses grow
We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program are open! This year’s program will invest $800,000 in sign and … [Read more...] about Applications open: 2025 Tenant Improvement Program helps businesses grow
Celebrating and supporting Seattle’s small businesses
National Small Business Week is a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of small businesses and the vital role they play in our community. In … [Read more...] about Celebrating and supporting Seattle’s small businesses
A City Built on Trade – Seattle’s Maritime, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Warehousing
Written by Eric Moss, Communications Director Seattle’s sleeping giants of industries are the backbone to almost all other industry and economic … [Read more...] about A City Built on Trade – Seattle’s Maritime, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Warehousing
OED seeks Commercial Space Consultants to provide services for Tenant Improvement Program and more
Written by Celwyn Green, Commercial Space Consultant Manager We’re refreshing and expanding the consultant roster for immediate use and for future … [Read more...] about OED seeks Commercial Space Consultants to provide services for Tenant Improvement Program and more
Reverse Vendor Trade Show
Information for Interested Vendors Thursday June 26, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Reverse Vendor Trade Show is an annual event hosted by the City … [Read more...] about Reverse Vendor Trade Show
M5 Creative: Film workspaces at Seattle Center
It’s our mission to attract, grow, and keep film production in Seattle. In partnership with Seattle Center, we activated the M5 Creative … [Read more...] about M5 Creative: Film workspaces at Seattle Center
Meet the newest Tenant Improvement Program participants
We’re excited to share the list of new awardees of the Tenant Improvement Program in 2024. Through the program, the 38 participants receive different … [Read more...] about Meet the newest Tenant Improvement Program participants
2024 Year in Review
A letter from our director In 2024, our office focused on innovation and growth: we took chances on bold ideas and prioritized meaningful impact to … [Read more...] about 2024 Year in Review
M5 Creative shifting to film-centered business leases
Last April, the Seattle Office of Economic Development launched the M5 Creative space at the former Cascade Public Media building on the Seattle … [Read more...] about M5 Creative shifting to film-centered business leases
Two years of Good News Downtown
Every week, we compile stories of a vibrant, buzzing, and exciting Downtown. To celebrate two years of Good News Downtown, we’re resharing some of the … [Read more...] about Two years of Good News Downtown