Linda Sabee opened her boutique, Carmilia’s, on a “wild hare” impulse after moving to West Seattle and attending the street fair in July 2002. She explains that she saw lots of women, like herself, at the fair with strollers and young kids and saw an opportunity for more retail for… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
OED is committed to supporting our small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. We are holding weekly webinars to share new developments, hear about the impacts you are experiencing, and answer your questions. Please join us every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Register… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
“We really did not even think it would get this big. It just happened and it’s like a huge jigsaw puzzle. Every day and every week things shift, fit together, click, and everybody is coming together beautifully as it’s gotten bigger. It’s been wonderful.” Vikki Cha, Hmong farmer When the… [ Keep reading ]
OED is committed to supporting our small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. We are holding weekly webinars to share new developments, hear about the impacts you are experiencing, and answer your questions. Please join us every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Register for the… [ Keep reading ]
The last week brought more news about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on businesses and workers. The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to keeping you updated about new developments in these unprecedented times. In this weekly blog, we’ll provide you with news and information… [ Keep reading ]
OED is committed to supporting our small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. We are holding weekly webinars to share new developments, hear about the impacts you are experiencing, and answer your questions. Please join us every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Register for the… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is warning small businesses about scammers seeking to prey on the small business community that has already been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. OED has received numerous reports of scammers posing as either lenders or third-party providers offering to assist… [ Keep reading ]
Oliver and Gita Bangera opened their restaurant Nirmal’s in Pioneer Square in December 2015, and Oliver explains that he “wasn’t sure at the start whether there would be a market for a fine dining-restaurant serving Indian food.” But people loved it, and the location became a popular and highly regarded… [ Keep reading ]
