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Business Improvement Areas are critical placemaking partners to our office: as a community-driven means of allocating resources and services for … [Read more...] about Building statewide understanding of Business Improvement Areas

Muhammad Ali once said, “The service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” Those are the words guiding how Tricia Arcaro … [Read more...] about Building community inside and outside of the ring, Arcaro Boxing uses TI Program to expand services

SEATTLE – Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Beto Yarce as the next director for the Seattle Office of Economic Development. Yarce began his new post … [Read more...] about Beto Yarce begins as acting director for the Seattle Office of Economic Development

Small businesses looking for financial support to upgrade their spaces can now apply for the Tenant Improvement Program. We have two packages … [Read more...] about Funding to upgrade your small business equipment available

Jamila Conley opened WeRise Wines with a vision: highlight wines from diverse and underrepresented winemakers. The idea was inspired by a dinner party … [Read more...] about One glass at a time: ABC Program helps WeRise Wines build connections with underrepresented winemakers

Appointed by former Mayor Bruce Harrell, Markham McIntyre became the Director of the Seattle Office of Economic … [Read more...] about Thank you and reflections: outgoing Director Markham McIntyre 

When designing the space for her first yoga studio, Jasmine RaShae’ was intentional with every detail. Ancient African artifacts line the studio walls … [Read more...] about Building an inclusive practice, Soulful Flow Yoga finds home with Seattle Restored

Valentine’s Day is a busy time for Rosa María Cisneros Andrade. As the owner of RMC Floral Designs, she’s preparing for lots of orders. “Oh my gosh! … [Read more...] about RMC Floral Designs blooms in commercial space with help of Seattle Restored

Our office coordinates and issues Master Film Permits for productions working on public City of Seattle property. This coordination leadership is … [Read more...] about 2025 film permits by the numbers  

Running a business is challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the struggle and many business owners had to get creative with how they reached … [Read more...] about Kathmandu MoMoCha utilizes Small Business Capital Access Program to stabilize, share a taste of home

When it came to building his business, Alex Dorros found his biggest challenge was finding affordable kitchen space. He even had to put his business … [Read more...] about Seattle Restored helps Siembra sow the seeds of success

Seattle, WA – In a press announcement on Friday, January 9, 2026, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced Alicia Teel as Acting Director for the Office of … [Read more...] about Mayor Wilson Announces New Acting Leadership at Office of Economic Development