We are thrilled to announce the launch of Eproval, a new online Special Events permitting software that makes it easier to get a special events permit. This shift to a software-based application and permitting system modernizes and streamlines all aspects of the process. Using Eproval will save event organizers a… [ Keep reading ]
Our website has a new look, and we’re excited to share it with you! Over the past year, we’ve been working on a refresh of our website which includes a new home page design, reorganized sitemap, and updated content on program pages. Our goal: make it easier for people… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrel’s proposed 2024 budget reflects the community-driven Future of Seattle Economy investment agenda. The FSE investment agenda serves as the foundation of OED’s work, providing a framework to address the impacts of COVID-19, while also creating an economically diverse, just, and resilient city long term. Key highlights include:… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Office of Economic Development is incredibly excited to welcome James Miles to the team as our new Creative Economy Manager, focused on one of the important cross-cutting sectors we have in this city. James will also play a key role in the revitalization of downtown as we celebrate… [ Keep reading ]
Executive Summary In 2022, the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) facilitated a robust stakeholder engagement process to develop a community-driven investment agenda –the Future of Seattle Economy (FSE). Over 80 organizations and government offices helped create the FSE investment agenda, to promote inclusive economic growth especially for communities systemically… [ Keep reading ]
2022 was a year of continued recovery for Seattle’s film industry and investment in film for the City of Seattle. Last year brought unprecedented opportunity for alignment with our longtime State and County film partners, with Washington’s film incentive program increasing from $3.5M to $15M, and a King County warehouse… Filed Under: Department Updates
Español | አማርኛ | 繁體中文 | 한국인 Soomaali | ไทย | Tiếng Việt On October 31, 2022, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the end of the Civil Emergency Proclamation, aligning with Governor Inslee’s decision to end the statewide state of emergency. As the COVID-19 State of Emergency comes to a close,… [ Keep reading ]
Small business owners can now apply for up to $100,000 for tenant improvement and build out projects. Mayor Bruce Harrell and the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) announced the investment of $1.9 million in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funding (CLFR) into the Commercial Tenant Improvement Fund to… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle invests Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to address small business economic impacts exacerbated by the digital divide Seattle small businesses can now apply for the Digital Sales Access Program — a partnership between the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED), Comcast, Kay Tita, Square and… [ Keep reading ]
