Applications available for up to $20,000 in emergency funding. šEspaƱol (Spanish), Tiįŗæng Viį»t (Vietnamese), ķźµģø (Korean), ē®ä½äøęšš(Chinese), and ą¹ąøąø¢ (Thai) š Gov. Jay Inslee announced an additional $70 million for business grants. $50 million of this is for Washington State Department of Commerce’s Round 3 of the Working Washington Small Business… [ Keep reading ]
On November 15, Governor Jay Inslee issued new statewide restrictions on social gatherings and businesses in response to the surge of COVID-19 across Washington state. Seattle was the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in America. Unlike the other Washington, every step of the way our local officials, residents, and… [ Keep reading ]
Office of Economic Development to Provide In-Language Assistance and Host Informational Webinars to Help Small Business Owners and Economic Opportunity Non-Profits Apply Seattle (November 9, 2020) ā Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that the City will now accept applications for $4 million in new Small Business Stabilization Fund grants provided by… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (November 2, 2020) ā For the last month, the Seattle Mayorās Office has been closely coordinating with the Governor, County Executive, and City departments for a safe and secure Election Day. The Cityās goal is to protect residentsā sacred right to vote and ensure their vote is counted. As of… [ Keep reading ]
City Will Provide Free Tent and Heating Permits to Help Businesses Maintain Outdoor Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic SEATTLE (October 21, 2020) ā Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today that the Seattle Department of Transportationās (SDOT) temporary street use permits are extended through October 31, 2021. These free permits allow small… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is awarding 10 organizations the 2020 Career Connected Learning grant. Career Connected Learning grants focus on ensuring local youth ages 14-24 have the skills, knowledge, and networks to connect to the regionās economy. Our Career Connected Learning programs are operating within the context of two economic forces that are exacerbating existing racial and economic disparities and further exposing the vulnerabilities of many of Seattle’s workers and businesses: COVID-19 and the rise of automation.
The City of Seattleās Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to keeping you updated about new developments in these quickly changing and challenging times. In this weekly blog, weāll provide you with the latest information about new policies and resources available from the City of Seattle, King County, the State of Washington, the federal government,… [ Keep reading ]
The Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is seeking input on a public health measure thatās been in effect since mid-July and requires businesses to follow state-mandated business requirements, including use of protective face coverings, social distancing and adhering to capacity limits. FAS issued the temporary measure last month… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattleās Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to keeping you updated about new developments in theseĀ quickly changing and challengingĀ times. In this weekly blog,Ā weāllĀ provide you with the latest news and information about new policies and resources available from the City of Seattle,Ā King County,Ā the State of Washington, the… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) has launched the āDigital Bridgeā pilot program to equip low-income job seekers with free laptops and broadband connectivity. This pilot program is a partnership with Comcast, Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI), Seattle Information Technology Department (Seattle IT), Technology and Social Change Group (TASCHA) at the University of Washington Information School, and InterConnection. āDigital Bridgeā is a part of the Cityās commitment to achieve digital equity for residents who face barriers to accessing technology… [ Keep reading ]
