Seattle’s University District is a vibrant area full of opportunity. Anchored by the University of Washington, the neighborhood is home to long-standing businesses, innovative ventures, and cultural spaces. Through the Request for Proposals process, we’re looking for an experienced and visionary organization to serve as the program manager for the… [ Keep reading ]
Written by Bennet Vining, Business Retention Advocate. How do you spend your retail therapy days? What neighborhood amenities are you missing? What businesses would you like to see in your neighborhood? The way we shop and spend time in our neighborhoods is constantly changing. As we start to rethink retail,… [ Keep reading ]
We’re expanding the consultant roster for our Accounting and Business Consulting Program through the Request for Qualifications process. By adding more technical assistance, our office can continue to support entrepreneurs as they establish and grow operations by providing services that would otherwise be beyond their financial reach. We have extended… [ Keep reading ]
The 2025-2026 budget approved by the Seattle City Council reflects the continued alignment of our work to build a more competitive and inclusive economy in Seattle. As we reshaped our budget to reduce spending for the 2025-2026 budget cycle, we focused on work that advances a One Seattle approach and… [ Keep reading ]
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 includes a new home page design, reorganized sitemap, and updated content on program pages. Our goal: make it easier for people… [ Keep reading ]
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 workshop focused on the music industry and is one of a six-part series of workshops bringing Seattle’s creative economy professionals together for networking,… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
