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Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar – Reopening Updates from City Departments

April 8, 2021 by Jacqueline Wu

On April 7, the Only in Seattle (OIS) team hosted a webinar with neighborhood business districts and partners to provide relevant and timely information for small businesses. This webinar focused on reopening programs from various City departments such as:

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) – Jenny Frankl, Adopt-a-street and volunteer based programs
Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) – Matt Richter and Jenny Cooks, OAC and Cultural Space Agency Public Development Authority
Department of Transportation (SDOT) – Case Rogers, SDOT permitting and public activation update
Office of Film and Music (OFM) – Chris Swenson and Meli Darby, Special event updates
Seattle Parks and Recreation (PARKS) – Joanne Orsucci and Lisa Nielsen, Update on programming in City parks
Office of Economic Development (OED) – AJ Cari and Heidi Hall, General updates and small business support

In response to COVID-19, the OIS team works to improve language access for small businesses, and coordinates with Seattle’s neighborhood business districts to provide resources for community stakeholders, businesses, property owners, and local organizations to achieve economic development outcomes determined by the community.

OIS conducts business district webinars every 2-3 weeks, answering questions and concerns businesses may have. Previous webinars include Small Business Resource Updates, applying for a Street Closure Permit, and public safety.

If there’s a topic or a question that neighborhood business districts would like to cover in the future webinar, please contact Heidi Hall at Heidi.Hall@seattle.gov.

04.07 Neighborhood Business District Slide Deck – Reopening Updates from City Departments (PDF)

Small business webinars on PPP updates: March 4-8

March 4, 2021 by Jacqueline Wu

Following the February 22 updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) is hosting a series of webinars to help small business owners with fewer than 20 employees or who are self-employed understand key information. The SBA established a two-week PPP loan application period exclusively for the smallest businesses, which closes on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 2 p.m. PST.

Join the SBA, Public Private Strategies Institute and other stakeholders to hear about the steps you can take to take advantage of this opportunity, learn about additional changes made by the Biden-Harris Administration and ask SBA leadership questions.

Below is the list of webinars and links to register (all times PST): ·

Asian American and Pacific Islander, Native American and Tribal small business owners: Thursday, March 4 at 12 p.m.
Black and African American small business owners: Friday, March 5 at 10 a.m.
Hispanic small business owners: Friday, March 5 at 12 p.m.
Veterans, self-employed business owners: Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m.
LGBTQ business owners, youth entrepreneurs, restaurant owners: Monday, March 8 at 12 p.m.

Need help for applying for PPP or understanding what federal resources are available to you and your small business? Contact the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) at 206-684-8090 or OED@seattle.gov for support. Bilingual assistance is available in Amharic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Somali, Spanish, Thai, Tgrinya and Vietnamese. For more information, click here. OED is committed to building an inclusive economy which benefits the whole city by promoting access to economic opportunities for all of Seattle’s diverse communities.

Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar – Public Safety and City Update on Homelessness Response

March 4, 2021 by Jacqueline Wu

On March 3, the Only in Seattle (OIS) team hosted a webinar with neighborhood business districts and community partners to provide relevant and timely information for small businesses. This webinar focused on public safety and the City’s homelessness response. Speakers included:

Tess Colby, Mayor Office Senior Advisor on Homelessness
Lauren Ross, SODO BIA Deputy Director
Julie Kline, Mayor Office Senior Public Safety Advisor
Marcus Johnson, U District Partners, Director of Clean and Safe Program
Mark Solomon and Jennifer Danner, SPD Crime Prevention Coordinators
Phillip Sit, BIA Advocate (Clean City Initiative Update)
Office of Economic Development (OED) – AJ Cari (Small Business Advocate) and Heidi Hall (Business District Advocate), General updates and small business support

OIS conducts business district webinars every 2-3 weeks, to answer questions and concerns businesses may have. Previous webinars include Small Business Resource Updates, applying for a Street Closure Permit, and public safety.

If there’s a topic or a question that neighborhood business districts would like to cover in a future webinar, please contact Heidi Hall at Heidi.Hall@seattle.gov.

03.03 Neighborhood Business District Webinar: Public Safety and City Update on Homelessness Response Slide Deck (PDF)

Small Business Update Webinar: January 28, 2021

February 4, 2021 by Jacqueline Wu

The Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to supporting small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Highlights of our January 28 webinar session include:

Key elements of the new 2021 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Update
New tax provision and updates
Washington Small Business Development Center Assistance and Advising

Below are links from the January 28 webinar (please note, you must register for the webinar in order to listen to the recording).

Please continue to monitor this blog and our website for updated information from OED.

Small Business Update Webinar: January 14, 2021

January 19, 2021 by Jacqueline Wu

Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to supporting small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Highlights of our January 14 webinar session include:

COVID-19 Public Health Update
Federal Loan Funding Updates: Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan, and Shutter Venue Operator Grants
Small Business Relief Updates: Eviction Moratorium Extension, Small Business Stabilization Fund and Relief for Hospitality Workers and Restaurants and Bars
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Outdoor Permits for businesses, including Sidewalk Cafes, Streateries, and Parklets

Below are links from the January 14 webinar (please note, you must register for the webinar in order to listen to the recording).

Please continue to monitor this blog for updated information from the OED.

Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar

January 12, 2021 by Jacqueline Wu

Small Business Resource Updates

On Monday, January 11, the Only in Seattle (OIS) team hosted a webinar with neighborhood business districts and partners to provide relevant and timely information for small businesses. This webinar focused on the reopening of the U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Disaster Injury Loan (EIDL).

Staff from OED and the National Development Council provided an overview of the federal resources available and the latest updates to PPP and EIDL. Key changes in PPP include:

Applications are now open to new and previous borrowers
Businesses in the Accommodation and Food Services industries may receive loans of up to 3.5 times average monthly payroll
Forgiveness applications are simplified for loans less than $150,000

The webinar also provided updates on OED’s Small Business Stabilization Fund and the Seattle Hospitality Worker Emergency Relief Fund.

OIS conducts business district webinars every 2-3 weeks, answering questions and concerns businesses may have. Previous webinars include applying for a Street Closure Permit, public safety, and connecting businesses to resources. If there’s a topic or a question that neighborhood business districts would like to cover in a future webinar, please email Heidi Hall, Heidi.Hall@seattle.gov.

01.11 Neighborhood Business District Webinar Slide Deck (PDF)

01.11 Neighborhood Business District Webinar Slide Deck (PPT)

Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar – Street Closure Permits

July 31, 2020 by Jacqueline Wu

Gracia’s outdoor cafe expanded operations on the curbside and sidewalk in Ballard | SDOT Twitter

On Thursday, July 30, the Only in Seattle (OIS) team hosted a webinar with neighborhood business districts and partners to provide relevant and timely information for small businesses. This webinar focused on Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) Street Closure Permits. Street Closure Permits are free and are an expansion of SDOT’s Temporary Outdoor Café, Merchandise Display, and Vending Permits.

Casey Rogers and Alyse Nelson provided an overview of SDOT’s Street Closure Permits, the application process, and answer questions from neighborhood business district partners. SDOT encourages businesses and neighborhood business district partners to schedule a pre-application coaching session to understand proposals. To schedule a session, email publicspace@seattle.gov.

In response to COVID-19, the OIS team continues to work with business districts and community partners to provide resources and improve language access for small businesses. The OIS team coordinates with Seattle’s neighborhood business districts to provide resources for community stakeholders, businesses, property owners, and local organizations to achieve economic development outcomes determined by the community.

OIS conducts business district webinars every 2-3 weeks, answering questions and concerns businesses may have. Previous webinars include public safety, connecting businesses to resources, and King County Phase 2 reopening. If there’s a topic or a question that neighborhood business districts would like to cover in a future webinar, please email Heidi Hall, Heidi.Hall@seattle.gov.

Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar – Street Closure Permits Slide Deck

Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar: July 1, 2020

July 1, 2020 by Kari Tupper

OED is committed to supporting our small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Our weekly webinars have transitioned to every other week. In these webinars, we will hear about the impacts you are experiencing and answer your questions. Please join us for our next webinar on July 15, 2020 from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Register for the webinars here.

A recording of each webinar will automatically be sent to those who registered.

Highlights of our July 1 session included:

Updates from Public Health – Seattle & King County
Public Health: Phase 2 Business Reopening Requirements
OED: Support for Small Businesses Reopening, including Reopening Toolkits
SDOT: Temporary Outdoor Cafe, Merchandise Display, and Vending Permits

Below are links from our July 1 webinar (please note: you must register for the webinar in order to listen to the recording).

Please continue to monitor this blog for updated information from the Office of Economic Development. We’re all in this together! #SeattleTogether.

Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar – King County Phase 2 Reopening

June 26, 2020 by Jacqueline Wu

Jackson Building in Chinatown-International District with mural honoring victims of police brutality | Photo by Jacqueline Wu, OED.

On Thursday, June 18, the Only in Seattle (OIS) team hosted a webinar with neighborhood business districts and partners to provide relevant and timely information for small businesses. The OIS team coordinates with Seattle’s neighborhood business districts to provide resources for community stakeholders, businesses, property owners, and local organizations to achieve economic development outcomes determined by the community.

In response to COVID-19, the OIS team continues to work with business districts and community partners to provide resources and improve language access for small businesses. This webinar focused on Safe Start Washington’s Phase 2 guidance and support from King County and OED. Neighborhoods shared strategies they are implementing to support businesses through reopening.

Hugo Garcia, King County Local Services’ Economic Development Program Manager, provided an overview of Phase 2 reopening guidance and the business assistance program for businesses located in unincorporated King County. Garcia is also part of the Public Health Business Task Force.

Jennifer Tam, OED Restaurant Advocate, and Sarah Domondon, OED Small Business Advocate, provided an overview of current options for outdoor seating and temporary café permits to operate in the sidewalk or curb space in front of their business. Mike Stewart, Executive Director of Ballard Alliance, shared public space strategies Ballard is exploring and stressed the importance of getting options in place quickly to take advantage of good weather in Seattle and help many businesses decide if they can reopen at reduced capacity.

OIS conducts business district webinars every 2-3 weeks, answering questions and concerns businesses may have. Previous webinars include public safety and connecting businesses to resources. If there’s a topic or a question that neighborhood business districts would like to cover in a future webinar, please email Heidi Hall, Heidi.Hall@seattle.gov.

6.18 Neighborhood Business District Webinar Powerpoint Slides

Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar: June 17, 2020

June 18, 2020 by Kari Tupper

OED is committed to supporting our small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Our weekly webinars have transitioned to every other week. In these webinars, we will hear about the impacts you are experiencing and answer your questions. Please join us for our next webinar on July 1, 2020 from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Register for the webinars here.