Written by Bennet Vining, Business Retention Advocate. How do you spend your retail therapy days? What neighborhood amenities are you missing? What … [Read more...] about Retail and ground floor revitalization coming to a neighborhood near you!
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OED seeks consultants to provide services for small businesses, non-profits
We’re expanding the consultant roster for our Accounting and Business Consulting Program through the Request for Qualifications process. By adding … [Read more...] about OED seeks consultants to provide services for small businesses, non-profits
City Council adopts 2025-2026 budget, what that means for OED
The 2025-2026 budget approved by the Seattle City Council reflects the continued alignment of our work to build a more competitive and inclusive … [Read more...] about City Council adopts 2025-2026 budget, what that means for OED
A new look for the Office of Economic Development’s website
Our website has a new look, and we’re excited to share it with you! Over the past year, we’ve been working on a refresh of our website which … [Read more...] about A new look for the Office of Economic Development’s website
Strengthening Seattle’s music ecosystem with MXR:SEA
The sun was shining down on Occidental Mall in Pioneer Square as we set the stage – quite literally – for our third MXR:SEA workshop. The August … [Read more...] about Strengthening Seattle’s music ecosystem with MXR:SEA
City of Seattle, Grow America, and JPMorgan Chase Celebrate the Return of Beloved Marjorie’s Restaurant in Seattle’s Central District
Community staple and acclaimed restaurant to reopen through the Business Community Ownership Fund, a first-in-the-nation business property ownership … [Read more...] about City of Seattle, Grow America, and JPMorgan Chase Celebrate the Return of Beloved Marjorie’s Restaurant in Seattle’s Central District
Mayor Harrell announces proposed 2025-2026 budget for OED
At the Office of Economic Development, our focus is to shape the future of Seattle’s economy and make it more equitable, prosperous, and competitive. … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell announces proposed 2025-2026 budget for OED
Seattle Shines at the International Downtown Association’s 70th Annual Conference
Written by Nola Liu, Community Development Specialist, and Casey Rogers, Business District Program and Policy Advisor. We had the pleasure of hosting … [Read more...] about Seattle Shines at the International Downtown Association’s 70th Annual Conference
Seattle Restored at Base Camp Studios 2
We’re happy to announce that applications for Seattle Restored at Base Camp Studios 2 are open! Artists will have access to affordable studio space at … [Read more...] about Seattle Restored at Base Camp Studios 2
Storefront Repair Fund issues 800th and final check
Our office issued the 800th and final Storefront Repair Fund grant, surpassing a total investment of $1.6 million in small businesses for storefront … [Read more...] about Storefront Repair Fund issues 800th and final check
Celebrating one year of progress Downtown
One year ago, we set out to reimagine and develop a roadmap to revitalize the heart of our city through Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan. … [Read more...] about Celebrating one year of progress Downtown
Sir Mix-a-Lot talks mix of creativity and tech at Black Tech Night
The latest Black Tech Night was all about the intersection of creativity and technology and how they drive one another. The August 8 event at M5 … [Read more...] about Sir Mix-a-Lot talks mix of creativity and tech at Black Tech Night