Our office coordinates and issues Master Film Permits for productions working on public City of Seattle property. This coordination leadership is across all City departments, and with multiple county and state agencies. Film production is big business in Seattle. We offer a $25 a day, one-stop-shop concierge film permit coordination… [ Keep reading ]
Running a business is challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the struggle and many business owners had to get creative with how they reached their customers. For Kathmandu MoMoCha, it was making a switch to selling frozen dumplings that kept them afloat. Our Small Business Capital Access Program, which owner Suroj… [ Keep reading ]
When it came to building his business, Alex Dorros found his biggest challenge was finding affordable kitchen space. He even had to put his business Siembra, which sells Peruvian and Colombian food, on hold at one point because he couldn’t find a space that met his needs. Now, through our… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle, WA – In a press announcement on Friday, January 9, 2026, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced Alicia Teel as Interim Director for the Office of Economic Development. “I’m honored to serve in this interim capacity to lead the Office of Economic Development. Our talented team is dedicated to leading projects and making investments that open up access… [ Keep reading ]
Small businesses are the heartbeat of Seattle. They define our city’s unique character, shape our diverse neighborhoods, and power our local economy. They’re more than storefronts – they represent the entrepreneurial and creativity that makes our community truly special. We know running a business is as challenging as it is… [ Keep reading ]
Hi all, I’m incredibly proud of what our office accomplished in 2025. Despite the headwinds of tough economic times, uncertainty in trade, and a host of other challenges, we’ve made meaningful progress toward building a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient economy. We did it through deep collaboration with our state… [ Keep reading ]
When you think of a movie set, you likely picture a Hollywood studio lot filled with lights, cameras, and lots of set pieces. The set of Cheap AF is unassuming, taking over the Vue Lounge in Belltown. From the street, you wouldn’t know a feature production is filming inside unless… [ Keep reading ]
Nestled in the Financial Center in Downtown Seattle, there’s a space dedicated to solving one of the world’s biggest problems: combating climate change. The Seattle Climate Innovation Hub is the first Downtown space dedicated to designing and investing in climate tech – technologies and services aimed at reducing carbon emissions… [ Keep reading ]
When the call came that Seattle Restored had an opening in its new commercial kitchen space in Lake City, Jonathan Hudson said it was “a no brainer.” “It was the perfect timing,” said Hudson, owner of Mama Row’s Caramel. “It opened up a lot of possibilities, a lot of sales… [ Keep reading ]
The 2026 budget passed by the Seattle City Council highlights our continued focus on supporting a thriving, inclusive business ecosystem – one that attracts new industry and helps local businesses grow, innovate, and create opportunity across the city. The approved budget maintains our direction of leading projects and making investments… [ Keep reading ]
