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#SupportSeattleSmallBiz Spotlight: ‘Support the ID’ Virtual Community & Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 15, 2020

Since 1977, the United States has observed May as Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. May was originally chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese individuals and families to the United States, and the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad. As our country observes Asian Pacific Islander… [ Keep reading ]

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#SupportSeattleSmallBiz Spotlight: Facing New Challenges, A West Seattle Boutique Transforms Its Business Model

May 11, 2020

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 ]

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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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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 Spotlight: Chef Tarik’s Transformative Community Work

April 14, 2020

Meet Feed the People owner and founder Chef Tarik Abdullah (aka Cooka T), who has a boundless passion for food and for supporting his community. The lifelong cook is also a youth mentor and culinary educator, well-known pop-up event creator, and community visionary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s teamed up… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Initial 250 Grantees of the Small Business Stabilization Fund

April 13, 2020

“At the City, we’re doing everything we can locally to support our small businesses and workers during this unprecedented moment in history. Working together in the early days of this crisis, we quickly created this $2.5 million Small Business Stabilization Fund, which has become a model for cities across our… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle, Greater Seattle Partners, and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Distribute Survey to Measure Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Region’s Businesses and Non-Profits

March 18, 2020

Results Will Help Inform Strategies for Regional Economy Recovery and Maximizing State and Federal Aid PRESS CONTACTKelsey Nyland, Office of the MayorEmail: kelsey.nyland@seattle.gov SEATTLE, WA – The City of Seattle, Greater Seattle Partners, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced today they are distributing an Economic Impact Survey (www.greater-seattle.com/economic-impact-survey)… [ Keep reading ]

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Need a late-night pick-me-up? New ride-hail pickup zone pilot program coming to Capitol Hill

November 13, 2019

Did you know that Capitol Hill, between Pike and Pine Streets is one of the city’s busiest night life areas? Thousands of people visit the area on weekend nights. We are working with our city partners including Uber and Lyft to add designated passenger loading zones for late-night pick-ups starting November 14! As last call… [ Keep reading ]

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