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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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Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar: 5/6/20

May 7, 2020

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 ]

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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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#SupportSmallBiz Spotlight: An Unexpected Partnership Blossoms to Build Human Connections & Small Business Opportunities

May 1, 2020

“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 ]

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Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar: April 29

April 30, 2020

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 ]

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Resources Roundup: 4/27/20

April 27, 2020

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 ]

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Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar: April 22

April 23, 2020

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 ]

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Warning: Scammers Targeting Small Business Owners Applying for Loans

April 23, 2020

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 ]

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#SupportSeattleSmallBiz Feature: Nirmal’s Owner Oliver Bangera Is Committed to His Team

April 22, 2020

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 ]

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Resources Roundup: 4/20/20

April 20, 2020

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to keeping you updated through these challenging and unprecedented times. In this weekly blog, we’ll provide you with news and information about new policies and resources available from the City of Seattle, the State of Washington, the federal government,… [ Keep reading ]

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