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City of Seattle, Grow America, and JPMorgan Chase Celebrate the Return of Beloved Marjorie’s Restaurant in Seattle’s Central District

October 10, 2024

  Community staple and acclaimed restaurant to reopen through the Business Community Ownership Fund, a first-in-the-nation business property ownership program SEATTLE (Oct. 10, 2024) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell, joined the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED), Grow America, and JPMorgan Chase to celebrate the opening of the new Marjorie’s… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell announces proposed 2025-2026 budget for OED

September 24, 2024

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. Even in a challenging year for the City’s budget, we remain committed to delivering a high caliber of service through our staff, focusing on the impact… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Shines at the International Downtown Association’s 70th Annual Conference

September 24, 2024

Written by Nola Liu, Community Development Specialist, and Casey Rogers, Business District Program and Policy Advisor. We had the pleasure of hosting the 70th Annual International Downtown Association Conference here in Seattle! It was an incredible opportunity for place management professionals (including our Business Improvement Areas and other neighborhood partners),… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Restored at Base Camp Studios 2

September 19, 2024

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 the historic Bergman Luggage Building on the corner of Third Avenue and Stewart Street in Downtown Seattle. Applications close on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 8… [ Keep reading ]

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Storefront Repair Fund issues 800th and final check

September 6, 2024

Our office issued the 800th and final Storefront Repair Fund grant, surpassing a total investment of $1.6 million in small businesses for storefront damage repair and recovery. The last $2,000 grant was awarded to Casa Del Mariachi a beloved vegetarian restaurant in the Pinehurst neighborhood of North Seattle known for… [ Keep reading ]

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Update: OED Seeks Academic Institution to Research Equity in Seattle’s Cannabis Industry

September 3, 2024

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 conduct an industry analysis and determine what professional development opportunities cannabis industry workers need. We have extended the deadline, and responses are due Friday, October 18…. [ Keep reading ]

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Celebrating one year of progress Downtown

August 23, 2024

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. We’re proud to announce that 93% of the Plan’s 46 initiatives are completed or in progress in one year. Our goal is to create a… [ Keep reading ]

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Sir Mix-a-Lot talks mix of creativity and tech at Black Tech Night

August 21, 2024

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 Creative featured a fireside chat with Seattle rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot and Hey, Black Seattle! founder Kiesha Garrison. The Grammy Award winner shared how his… [ Keep reading ]

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Central District’s creative hub comes alive with MXR:SEA

August 13, 2024

Creative professionals were moving their bodies and their mindsets while mixing with other creative professionals at the second MXR:SEA workshop on July 25. Held at the Central District’s Midtown Square, this event is part of our series that brings professionals from Seattle’s creative economy together for networking, learning, and resources… [ Keep reading ]

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Recap: First MXR:SEA event at M5 Creative

July 18, 2024

The kickoff of our MXR:SEA event series was a success! Around 200 creative professionals joined us at the M5 Creative Building on June 27, filling the space with energy, conversation, and connections. MXR:SEA is a series of free workshops that brings together a diverse group of professionals from Seattle’s creative… [ Keep reading ]

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