The 2026 budget passed by the Seattle City Council highlights our continued focus on supporting a thriving, inclusive business ecosystem – one that … [Read more...] about City Council adopts 2026 budget: Highlights for OED
Business & Economic Development
Tabor 100 Office Hours for December 2025
Do you want to learn more about doing business with the City? Do you want to know about how the City of Seattle works with women- and minority-owned … [Read more...] about Tabor 100 Office Hours for December 2025
Shop small: Your guide to supporting Seattle’s local businesses this holiday season
Support small businesses this Small Business Saturday Small businesses are what makes Seattle’s economy great. They showcase the creative energy, … [Read more...] about Shop small: Your guide to supporting Seattle’s local businesses this holiday season
Streamlining Special Events permitting: Introducing Eproval for faster, easier applications
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Eproval, a new online Special Events permitting software that makes it easier to get a special events … [Read more...] about Streamlining Special Events permitting: Introducing Eproval for faster, easier applications
Business Improvement Areas provide community-driven approach to support Seattle’s business districts
Many things contribute to the unique character or a neighborhood: the local shops and restaurants, annual events, and the special landmarks. In many … [Read more...] about Business Improvement Areas provide community-driven approach to support Seattle’s business districts
Back to Business Program provides support to Sugar Sugar Spa
For Claudia McGinnis, her career in skincare started as a job, but quickly developed into passion. It started in 2008, when she started working at a … [Read more...] about Back to Business Program provides support to Sugar Sugar Spa
Tenant Improvement program helps preserve living museum Panama Hotel
Our core purpose is leading projects and making investments that open up access to economic opportunities, reduce the racial wealth gap, and encourage … [Read more...] about Tenant Improvement program helps preserve living museum Panama Hotel
Introducing the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program awardees
We are thrilled to share the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program awardees! The TI Program invests in a business’s commercial space to help it stabilize … [Read more...] about Introducing the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program awardees
Small Business Capital Access Program helps ramen shop share passion nationwide
When Jiaxin Wang and Chong Ooi moved to Seattle, they had all the right ingredients to open a ramen shop. There’s the knowledge that comes from … [Read more...] about Small Business Capital Access Program helps ramen shop share passion nationwide
Tabor 100 Office Hours for November 2025
Do you want to learn more about doing business with the City? Do you want to know about how the City of Seattle works with women- and minority-owned … [Read more...] about Tabor 100 Office Hours for November 2025
Seattle eases permitting – revitalizing storefronts
The City of Seattle is taking significant steps to fill empty storefronts and support businesses looking for new commercial space. These changes aim … [Read more...] about Seattle eases permitting – revitalizing storefronts
Seattle eases permitting – what this means for business owners
The City of Seattle is taking significant steps to fill empty storefronts and support businesses looking for new commercial space. A new law, CB … [Read more...] about Seattle eases permitting – what this means for business owners