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 ]
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 ]
Our office issued the 800th and final Storefront Repair Fund grant, surpassing a total investment of $1.6 million in small businesses for storefront damage repair and recovery. The last $2,000 grant was awarded to Casa Del Mariachi a beloved vegetarian restaurant in the Pinehurst neighborhood of North Seattle known for… [ Keep reading ]
We relaunched the Request for Proposal process to find academic institutions to study the current state of Seattle’s cannabis industry. Our goal is to conduct an industry analysis and determine what professional development opportunities cannabis industry workers need. We have extended the deadline, and responses are due Friday, October 18…. [ Keep reading ]
One year ago, we set out to reimagine and develop a roadmap to revitalize the heart of our city through Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan. We’re proud to announce that 93% of the Plan’s 46 initiatives are completed or in progress in one year. Our goal is to create a… [ Keep reading ]
