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There is still money available for small businesses and nonprofits to benefit from the Storefront Repair Fund! We are investing nearly $2 million to … [Read more...] about Funding still available for the Storefront Repair Fund 

We want to continue to hear from you about your vision for Downtown Seattle! As part of the City’s commitment to build the Downtown we want to see and … [Read more...] about Downtown is Listening: Engagement Opportunities

Seattle Office of Economic Development empowers small businesses through Small Business Capital Readiness Support Program At the Seattle Office of … [Read more...] about Request for Qualifications open for Community-Based Organizations who help small businesses access financial resources

Mayor Harrel’s proposed 2024 budget reflects the community-driven Future of Seattle Economy investment agenda. The FSE investment agenda serves as the … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Announces Proposed Budget Adjustments

The Seattle Office of Economic Development is incredibly excited to welcome James Miles to the team as our new Creative Economy Manager, focused on … [Read more...] about Seattle Office of Economic Development names James Miles as new Creative Economy Manager

The Maritime Industry in Seattle is the nation’s fourth largest container gateway and one of Seattle’s key industries. Maritime is vital for global … [Read more...] about Industry Highlight: Dive into Seattle’s Maritime Industry 

The Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) provided $13M in federal recovery funds as part of the Seattle Rescue Plan. Today the City released … [Read more...] about Seattle Office of Economic Development directed $13M helping local businesses with relief and recovery for the Seattle Recovery Plan

Seattle Rescue Plan: 2023 Performance Report (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)  Seattle, like all other cities and communities across the country … [Read more...] about The Seattle Office of Economic Development Executive Summary

 Business Community Ownership Fund (BCO Fund) call for project ideas The Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) and the National … [Read more...] about Seattle Office of Economic Development announces new program giving Seattle business owners the tools to stay in their communities 

Seattle City Council Passes Resolution supporting Future of Seattle Economy  The Seattle City Council today approved a resolution establishing a … [Read more...] about Seattle Office of Economic Development and Community Partners Present the Future of Seattle Economy Framework

Executive Summary In 2022, the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) facilitated a robust stakeholder engagement process to develop a … [Read more...] about Shaping the Future of Seattle Economy: Investing in our City’s Future

SPOTLIGHT: XO Seattle When space sits unused, local curators see potential. A former Downtown retail space in the Coliseum Theatre building will soon … [Read more...] about Good News Downtown