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Mayor Durkan Issues Emergency Order to Implement Temporary Citywide Curfew Tonight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Continuing Daily Until Saturday Morning

June 2, 2020

Mayor Jenny Durkan today signed an Emergency Order to place a temporary citywide curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., each night between Tuesday, June 2 through Saturday June 6. During these hours, residents and visitors should remain in their home to the extent possible and should refrain from traveling in and through the entire… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Announces Curfew on Saturday and Sunday to Protect Health and Safety of Residents

May 31, 2020

Update June 1: Mayor Jenny A. Durkan has extended the citywide curfew order effective Monday from 6:00 p.m. to Tuesday 5:00 a.m. The original order was announced as part of a civil emergency on Saturday, May 30. Yesterday, community members across Seattle came together to grieve, to protest and to commit themselves… [ Keep reading ]

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Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar on Supporting Businesses

May 27, 2020

On Thursday, May 21, the Only in Seattle (OIS) team hosted a webinar with neighborhood business districts and partners to provide relevant and timely information for small businesses. The OIS team coordinates with Seattle’s neighborhood business districts to provide resources for community stakeholders, businesses, property owners, and local organizations to… [ Keep reading ]

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Resources Roundup: May 28, 2020

May 27, 2020

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to keeping you updated about new developments in these evolving 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… [ Keep reading ]

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#SupportSeattleSmallBiz Spotlight: Sharif Grocery & Halal Supports Essential Workers During Ramadan

May 23, 2020

Ramadan is celebrated during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims around the world. This is a time of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection. On May 23, Muslim residents in Seattle will join the global Muslim community for Eid al-Fitr to celebrate the “festival of breaking the fast,” marking the end of Ramadan. Usually this time of year, grocery stores… [ Keep reading ]

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

May 22, 2020

OED is committed to supporting our small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. Our weekly webinars are transitioning to every other week. In these webinars, we will hear about the impacts you are experiencing and answer your questions. Please join us for our next… [ Keep reading ]

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National Maritime Day Spotlight: For A Young Woman, A Life on the Water Leads to A Career in Maritime Engineering

May 22, 2020

Allison Demmert grew up in Edmonds. But in her teens and twenties, she spent her summers in Alaska, salmon fishing on her father’s boat—a long-held tradition for Allison’s native Southeast Alaska family. She performed nearly every job on the boat, including working on deck, operating machinery, navigating, driving the power… [ Keep reading ]

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Resources Roundup: 5/21/20

May 21, 2020

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to keeping you updated about new developments in these rapidly changing 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… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Partners with Communities Rise and Perkins Coie to Help Small Businesses and Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19 Renegotiate Their Commercial Leases

May 21, 2020

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Contact:         Kelsey Nyland, Kelsey.Nyland@seattle.gov    New COVID-19 Lease Amendment Toolkit and Legal Support Will Help Small Businesses, Nonprofits Explore Options, Including Renegotiating Leases with Their Landlord Seattle (May 21, 2020) – The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) announced today it has partnered… [ Keep reading ]

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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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