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Archive for July, 2009
New legislation provides tax relief for 3,000 small businesses
Small businesses are a vital part of Seattle’s economy – and this week, many will receive tax relief from new business and occupation (B&O) tax legislation. Mayor Greg Nickels has signed legislation raising the threshold for the amount of gross income a business earns before paying B&O taxes in Seattle to $100,000, from the current $80,000.[More]
Posted: July 30th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business tax, Seattle, small business
It’s not trash anymore! Seattle hits 50% recycling rate
Recyclables aren’t trash anymore – and Seattleites know it more than ever! Last week Mayor Greg Nickels announced that Seattle set a new city record for recycling in 2008, with 50 percent of the city’s residential, commercial and self-haul waste being recycled instead of going to the landfill.[More]
Posted: July 27th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: green, recycling, Seattle
Seattle ranks as number one green city
Seattle is the No. 1 large city in the country for environmental stewardship and sustainability, says a new "Smarter Cities" survey released by the Smarter Cities Project of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).[More]
Posted: July 22nd, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: green, green building, Seattle, sustainability
Keep technology cool this summer, with a few simple tips
Businesses of all sizes rely on technology to manage operations. As summer in the Pacific Northwest kicks into gear, the need to keep technology equipment cool is paramount. Here are a few tips from the City of Seattle’s Technology eZine Brainstorm.[More]
Posted: July 20th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, technology
Now accepting nominations for the 2009 Mayor’s Small Business Awards
Beginning today, the Office of Economic Development is accepting nominations for the 2009 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, which have honored the diversity and excellence of small businesses in Seattle for more than 20 years.
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Posted: July 14th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: award, economy, Mayor's Small Business Awards, small business
Streamlined sidewalk café permits make life easier for businesses, neighborhoods
This week, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced that it has streamlined the sidewalk café permit process by reducing review time and permit cost. The review time for a sidewalk café application has been reduced to two weeks, and the review fee has dropped significantly from $1,700 to $450.
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Posted: July 10th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, neighborhood, permit, Seattle
City of Seattle, OED champion aerospace industry through Washington Aerospace Partnership
The aerospace industry is vital to Washington’s economy. Some 650 aerospace companies are operating in 28 counties in Washington, supporting more than 200,000 jobs and paying $5 billion in wages – five percent of all wages paid in the state. That’s why the Office of Economic Development is a proud partner of the Washington Aerospace Partnership.[More]
Posted: July 9th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: aerospace, business, industry, Seattle
Seattle, King County receive $500,000 to preserve nonprofit arts jobs
Federal stimulus dollars are coming to the aid of local arts organizations struggling in the recession. The City of Seattle and 4Culture, King County’s cultural services agency, announced this week that they will receive $500,000 in federal stimulus funds to preserve nonprofit arts jobs in jeopardy or recently cut due to the economic downturn. [More]
Posted: July 8th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: art, funding, recovery, Seattle
Department of Neighborhoods accepting applications for community improvement projects
Have an idea for a small-scale project that will improve your neighborhood? Turn ideas into action this year by applying for a grant from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Small and Simple Projects Fund. [More]
Posted: July 7th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: community, funds, neighborhood
Washington chapter of Small Business Administration publishes annual guide
The Washington District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) counsels and assists small businesses across Washington and Northern Idaho. Their small business guide, compiled annually, provides important information for entrepreneurs starting, building, and growing their businesses in the region.[More]
Posted: July 6th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, guide, small business administration