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Seattle Office of Economic Development Accepting Applications for Only in Seattle Initiative  

September 21, 2022

Through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, OED is investing $1.2 million in the Only in Seattle Initiative to support community driven economic development projects with a focus on racial equity and social justice. Neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations who support local small businesses and communities can apply for grants up to $200,000 to fund projects that help build community partnerships, provide resources to local businesses and strengthen neighborhoods throughout Seattle.

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Free Maritime Industry Virtual Career Fair

October 23, 2020

10 a.m. – Noon, Thursday, November 19 Presented by the Seattle Propeller Club, Port of Seattle, and King County Maritime Ever thought having a career in the maritime and fishing industry? Did you know that the average annual salary in the maritime industry is more than $20,000 above the average… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Engages with Capitol Hill Organized Protest to make Safety Changes

June 16, 2020

The Capitol Hill Organized Protest has emerged as a gathering place where community members can demand change of their local, state, and federal government. Capitol Hill and Cal Anderson Park have long been a gathering place for justice. While there have been inaccurate and misleading depictions of the CHOP from… [ Keep reading ]

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Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar on Supporting Businesses

May 27, 2020

On Thursday, May 21, 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… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Partners with Communities Rise and Perkins Coie to Help Small Businesses and Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19 Renegotiate Their Commercial Leases

May 21, 2020

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Contact:         Kelsey Nyland, Kelsey.Nyland@seattle.gov    New COVID-19 Lease Amendment Toolkit and Legal Support Will Help Small Businesses, Nonprofits Explore Options, Including Renegotiating Leases with Their Landlord Seattle (May 21, 2020) – The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) announced today it has partnered… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle, Greater Seattle Partners, and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announce Second Round of Business Impact Survey

May 8, 2020

OED Calls on Businesses, Nonprofits, and Workers to Complete Survey Before May 21 NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTContact: Kelsey Nyland, Kelsey.Nyland@seattle.gov SEATTLE (May 7, 2020)– The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, Greater Seattle Partners, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce today released the second… [ Keep reading ]

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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Self Employed & Small Business Owners

May 5, 2020

If you are a self-employed worker or do not have a long enough work history to qualify for regular state unemployment insurance, you may now be eligible for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance under the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Examples of Eligible Workers Examples of workers eligible… [ Keep reading ]

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Neighborhood Business District Webinar – Clean and Safe

April 28, 2020

On Tuesday, April 21, 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 and property owners, and local organizations… [ Keep reading ]

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Business District Webinar – Connecting Businesses to Resources

April 14, 2020

On Tuesday, 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. The OIS team coordinates with Seattle’s neighborhood business districts to provide resources for community stakeholders, business and property owners, and local organizations… [ Keep reading ]

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Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar: March 18

March 24, 2020

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development is committed to responding to and supporting our small businesses to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. As this is a rapidly developing issue, we will be holding weekly calls to share new developments, hear about the impacts you are experiencing, and answer your… [ Keep reading ]

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