Small businesses looking for financial support to upgrade their spaces can now apply for the Tenant Improvement Program. We have two packages available in 2026: the sign package award of up to $15,000 and the equipment package award of up to $50,000. These packages help cover the cost of replacing… [ Keep reading ]
We are thrilled to share the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program awardees! The TI Program invests in a business’s commercial space to help it stabilize and grow by purchasing essential equipment, completing electrical upgrades, or building out a new storefront. The program supports businesses citywide, emphasizing viable businesses who need support… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s small business and finance communities came together in September at Boon Boona Coffee on the Waterfront. They gathered to celebrate the progress made and to mark the next chapter of our Small Business Capital Access Program. This program is designed to remove barriers to financing and ensure that all… [ Keep reading ]
Equitable access to affordable capital is a fundamental part of the work our office does to build an inclusive economy for all. As part of that effort, we are recruiting a new cohort of Capital Readiness service providers for 2025 – 2026 through the Request for Proposal process. Responses are… [ Keep reading ]
Small businesses are the heart of our communities and the backbone of our economy. Unexpected expenses from vandalism and property damage can create real and burdensome financial challenges from repairs and restoration. We designed the Back to Business program to help businesses overcome these challenges so they can focus on… [ Keep reading ]
The Capital Access Program is a dedicated initiative designed to empower small businesses, particularly those historically marginalized and facing financial constraints. By providing equitable access to affordable capital, CAP aims to create a more level playing field for these businesses. The program is guided by three primary objectives: CAP pays… [ Keep reading ]
We’re excited to share the list of new awardees of the Tenant Improvement Program in 2024. Through the program, the 38 participants receive different support and funding based on business need and readiness. These small businesses are located throughout the city, include legacy businesses, and offer different services to the… [ Keep reading ]
Written by Nola Liu, Community Development Specialist, and Casey Rogers, Business District Program and Policy Advisor. We had the pleasure of hosting the 70th Annual International Downtown Association Conference here in Seattle! It was an incredible opportunity for place management professionals (including our Business Improvement Areas and other neighborhood partners),… [ Keep reading ]
We’re happy to announce that applications for Seattle Restored at Base Camp Studios 2 are open! Artists will have access to affordable studio space at the historic Bergman Luggage Building on the corner of Third Avenue and Stewart Street in Downtown Seattle. Applications close on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 8… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Economic Development’s Storefront Repair Fund is accepting applications until July 26, 2024, or until funds are exhausted. Businesses can apply for $2,000 grants (up to two) to help cover repair costs to current property damage or reimburse business owners for costs paid out-of-pocket for past damage. … [ Keep reading ]
