Business & Economic Development

When working with small business owners, Michael Wells, small business advocate, leads with empathy. He owned an independent bookstore, so he … [Read more...] about OED’s Michael Wells named  PSBJ Outstanding Voice Honoree

It’s summertime in Seattle! The longer, sunny days bring endless opportunities to enjoy all our city has to offer. Soak up the sun along the … [Read more...] about Summer Starts Downtown!

Paul Nguyen grew up drinking boba. We’re talking about the real, authentic boba that originated in Taiwan. The co-owner of Hyson Boba, originally from … [Read more...] about Accounting and Business Consulting Program celebrates milestone, helps businesses like Hyson Boba in Cherry Hill achieve goals

We’re thrilled to relaunch “The Mixer” program with MXR:SEA on June 27 at the M5 Creative Building. This is the first in a series of free in-person … [Read more...] about Creative economy professionals invited to MXR:SEA networking events

The Seattle Office of Economic Development and Seattle Center are partnering to temporarily repurpose the former Cascade PBS building, at the corner … [Read more...] about Seattle Center and Office of Economic Development Open Temporary New Production Space for Film and other Creative Industries Downtown

Celebrate with us at the Good Drinks Launch Party on June 5 at 6 p.m. The Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is partnering with Seattle Good … [Read more...] about Good Drinks Offers a New Way to Explore and Support Local Bars and Restaurants

As Youn Chung restocks her Asian American food and lifestyle superette, Anyoung Super, she takes care to make sure every item is visible. She sees it … [Read more...] about From pop-up to full-time: Anyoung Super highlights Asian American makers

Brian Myers does more than own and operate Tabletop Village; he’s building a community within a community. He jokes that the Chinatown-International … [Read more...] about Building Community through Pokémon