Worker Wednesday – Marine Chemist Trailblazer Amy Liu
March 31, 2021
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is celebrating Amy Liu for this week’s Worker Wednesday feature!
Small business webinars on PPP updates: March 4-8
March 4, 2021
Following the February 22 updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) is hosting a series of webinars to help small business owners with fewer than 20 employees or who are self-employed understand key information. The SBA established a two-week PPP loan application period exclusively… [ Keep reading ]
Paycheck Protection Program Updates Aim to Remove Barriers to Financial Support for Small Businesses
March 3, 2021
On Monday, February 22, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the following changes to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) COVID-19 relief program to ensure equity: PPP provides forgivable loans to help small businesses pay their employees and other expenses during the COVID-19 crisis. Applications are open for new and returning borrowers…. [ Keep reading ]
Small Business Update Webinar: January 28, 2021
February 4, 2021
The Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) hosted a Small Business Update webinar on the renew federal COVID-19 relief.
Worker Wednesday: Trinity
February 3, 2021
This week’s Worker Wednesday is Trinity, a Malawi immigrant who participated in the Introduction to Healthcare Apprenticeship Program and is on her way to becoming a registered nurse.
Seattle Youth of the Month – Lucero Torres
January 27, 2021
January’s Seattle Youth of the Month is Lucero Torres! Lucero graduated from Seattle Central’s Visual Media Program this past summer and is currently participating in the Cultural & Creative Workforce Development Internship pilot program.
Worker Wednesday: Mohamed
January 20, 2021
Before enrolling in GrowHire, Mohamed was working part-time as a machine operator, but knew that healthcare was where he wanted to build a career. When Mohamed heard about GrowHire he was excited about this opportunity, that could serve as a pathway to gaining the hospital work experience he needs to pursue his long-term dream of one day being a medical assistant.
From Coffee to Arepas, Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by Supporting Latinx-Owned Businesses
October 15, 2020
September 15 – October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month! This month recognizes the independence anniversaries of several Latin American nations and uplifts the cultural legacy of communities deeply-rooted in rich traditions. As Latinx Heritage Month comes to an end, Seattle Office of Economic Development celebrates and honors the many Latinx communities throughout Seattle. To celebrate, we encourage the Seattle Community to support Latinx-owned businesses.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by Supporting Native-Owned Businesses
October 12, 2020
In 2014, Seattle City Council voted to recognize Indigenous People’s Day on the second Monday in October to celebrate and honor Native American people—shifting the focus from Columbus to the resiliency, history and diverse cultures of Native communities. Today, OED celebrates and honors the many Indigenous communities throughout the country—especially the Duwamish community whose land the City of Seattle now resides on. To celebrate, we encourage the Seattle community to support Native-owned businesses. Don’t see a Native-owned business you love? Let us know!