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Nearly $1.3 million awarded to 43 local businesses through 2026 Tenant Improvement Program  

July 30, 2026

We are excited to share the 2026 Tenant Improvement Program awardees! Through this program we are investing nearly $1.3 million across 43 small businesses to help them stabilize and grow with new equipment and signage. Businesses include neighborhood favorites and community spaces that provide a variety of valued services across the city. We prioritize viable businesses at high risk of displacement, including BIPOC and women-owned… [ Keep reading ]

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Independent film “Christmas Pop-Up” showcases Seattle charm

July 24, 2026

Christmas arrived a bit early in Seattle. A crew transformed one of the floors of the iconic Smith Tower in January and turned it into a set for the upcoming romantic comedy “Christmas Pop-Up.” The film, shot entirely in Seattle and permitted through our Film Program, follows an unlucky-in-love set decorator… [ Keep reading ]

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Director Beto Yarce shares learnings from Young American Leaders Program

July 17, 2026

I am a big believer that the only way you can make progress is in collaboration, by building meaningful connections. I was thrilled to be nominated to attend the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School last month, where I met with leaders from across the country so that… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle REconomy and City of Seattle announce opening of Reuse Commons Lake City 

July 15, 2026

Seattle, WA – (July 14) Reuse Commons Lake City is a new community hub designed to expand reuse, repair, and sharing services while strengthening neighborhood vibrancy, supporting small businesses, and advancing Seattle’s environmental and economic goals.  Located in the former Aurora Rents building, this 7,000‑square‑foot space brings together multiple reuse, repair, and share–focused organizations under… [ Keep reading ]

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Nutty Squirrel Gelato used Back to Business grant to keep scooping

June 16, 2026

“If you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. I know it’s a cliché, but it’s very true.” Tolga Seymen’s path to co-owning Nutty Squirrel Gelato with wife Alev began with an opportunity to learn about gelato in Rome and a desire to spend time… [ Keep reading ]

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Behind the scenes: Planning Seattle’s summer of soccer

June 12, 2026

It’s June and the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is here! It took years of planning and preparation to get to this point, and my team in the Special Events Office was an integral part of that planning. As an avid soccer fan who’s been obsessed with World Cup for… [ Keep reading ]

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Back to Business Program expands with increase to grant amounts

June 10, 2026

We designed the Back to Business Program to help small business owners recover from unexpected costs to repair and prevent vandalism and property damage. To meet the needs of businesses, we expanded the program to increase the grant amounts business owners can receive. Applications are open through December 2026, or until… [ Keep reading ]

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La Union uses Business Community Ownership Fund to build community with their commercial space

May 27, 2026

As interior designers, Sonia-Lynn Abenojar and Sergio Max Legon-Talmoni know what it takes to turn an idea into a reality. “Our role as designers is taking the big idea from the client, any inspiration they have from aesthetics to function, and putting them into drawing form so the City can… [ Keep reading ]

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Toyota commercial spotlights Seattle’s commercial film industry

May 20, 2026

It’s a sunny day in Downtown. Part of Sixth Avenue is closed. A camera-mounted Rivian follows a new Toyota as it drives down the closed street. This is just one of several Seattle locations Toyota used to film a commercial for their newest electric vehicle, the bZ Woodland. Commercial film… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Katie B. Wilson awards Kate Becker, Abdul Kassamali, and Tom Florino with 2026 Mayor’s Film Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Film

May 7, 2026

From left to right: Abdul Kassamali, Emerging Film Award recipient, Kate Becker, Legacy Award recipient, and Tom Florino, Industry Award recipient. SEATTLE – Today Mayor Katie B. Wilson awarded Kate Becker, Abdul Kassamali, and Tom Florino the 2026 Mayor’s Film Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Film, which celebrates those who… [ Keep reading ]

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