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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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Resources Roundup: 5/14/20

May 14, 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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#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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City of Seattle, Greater Seattle Partners, and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announce Second Round of Business Impact Survey

May 8, 2020

OED Calls on Businesses, Nonprofits, and Workers to Complete Survey Before May 21 NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTContact: Kelsey Nyland, Kelsey.Nyland@seattle.gov SEATTLE (May 7, 2020)– The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, Greater Seattle Partners, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce today released the second… [ Keep reading ]

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Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar: 5/6/20

May 7, 2020

OED is committed to supporting our small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. We are holding weekly webinars to share new developments, hear about the impacts you are experiencing, and answer your questions. Please join us every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Register… [ Keep reading ]

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Resources Roundup: 5/6/20

May 6, 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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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Self Employed & Small Business Owners

May 5, 2020

If you are a self-employed worker or do not have a long enough work history to qualify for regular state unemployment insurance, you may now be eligible for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance under the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Examples of Eligible Workers Examples of workers eligible… [ 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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Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar: April 29

April 30, 2020

OED is committed to supporting our small businesses as we work together to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. We are holding weekly webinars to share new developments, hear about the impacts you are experiencing, and answer your questions. Please join us every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Register for the… [ Keep reading ]

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