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We are continually working to build an inclusive economy in Seattle, where people across the city, particularly those from historically excluded … [Read more...] about OED Seeks Firm to Research Equity in Seattle’s Cannabis Industry

We relaunched the Request for Proposal process to find academic institutions to study the current state of Seattle’s cannabis industry. Our goal is to … [Read more...] about Update: OED Seeks Academic Institution to Research Equity in Seattle’s Cannabis Industry

Mayor Harrell Honors Donna James with 2024 Mayor’s Film Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film SEATTLE (May 9, 2024) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Honors Donna James with 2024 Mayor’s Film Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film

Creating a unique retail experience requires knowing your customers, having the right product and of course location, location, location. The Seattle … [Read more...] about ISO the future of retail: OED opens Request for Proposals for Retail and Ground Floor Revitalization Analysis

Owning and operating a business is a lot of work. Beruck Tewolde is not only the owner of King’s Deli and Grocery in Madrona, he’s the only employee. … [Read more...] about Storefront Repair Fund Awards 600th Check to King’s Deli and Grocery

The skills needed to be a cobbler include sewing, dying, and polishing. If you ask Shelly Luhman, it also requires skills beyond being able to mend a … [Read more...] about Storefront Repair Fund Grant Helps Cobbler Take on Challenges

BIPOC-owned design firm La Union Studio celebrates grand opening of new commercial space secured through the Business Community Ownership Fund  … [Read more...] about City of Seattle, Grow America and JPMorgan Chase Celebrate First-in-the-Nation Business Property Ownership Program: Business Community Ownership Fund 

Gracie Santos Guce didn’t plan to turn her love of making pies into a business. It just happened. “It was an accident. People call me an accidental … [Read more...] about grayseas pies: sweet passion turned successful business

When you picture a construction worker, Marquia Wooten might not be the person you imagine. “I’m petite, I’m a girly girl,” explains Wooten. “If I got … [Read more...] about Inspiring Women in Construction through Coloring

Every week, we compile stories of a vibrant, buzzing, and exciting Downtown. To celebrate one year of Good News Downtown and help jog your memory of … [Read more...] about Good News Downtown Turns One!

We’re excited to bring back “The Mixer” program to help small businesses in the creative economy. Through the Request for Qualifications process, … [Read more...] about Help us relaunch “The Mixer” program to help creative industry small businesses

Seattle’s creative industry—including the arts, film, and music—is part of what makes our region unique. The industry includes more than 60 different … [Read more...] about Help OED update our Creative Economy research