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Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar: March 18

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development is committed to responding to and supporting our small businesses to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. As this is a rapidly developing issue, we will be holding weekly calls to share new developments, hear about the impacts you are experiencing, and answer your… [ Keep reading ]

Now more than ever, we need your help to #SupportSeattleSmallBiz and workers

More than ever, now’s the time to #SupportSeattleSmallBiz and workers. We are facing what Mayor Jenny Durkan has called the “challenge of our time”: The novel coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19. Here in the City of Seattle, we’re doing everything we can to support our small businesses and workers. We’re keeping… [ Keep reading ]

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

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 ]

Small Business COVID-19 Weekly Webinar

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development is committed to responding to and supporting our small businesses to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. As this is a rapidly developing issue, we will be holding weekly calls to share new developments, hear about the impacts you are experiencing, and answer your… [ Keep reading ]

Small Business of the Month: Tribal Electric LLC

Tribal Electric is the only queer woman of color owned electrical company in Seattle. Owned and operated by Boo Torres and wife Jo Alcantara, the pair are the epitome of good Seattle family business if there ever was one. They are proud mothers to five beautiful children who go by… [ Keep reading ]

Small Business of the Month: Jerk Shack

“When you are able to actually sit at the table and there is a seat for you, and you have a place to say something? That’s a game changer.” said John Devine, Jerk Shack co-owner. Jerk Shack is a one of a kind business, run by one of a kind… [ Keep reading ]

Phnom Penh is coming back to stay

The Tenant Improvement grant is in its first year pilot program phase, as we reflect on a successful year we are going to be telling the stories of our winners on the BottomLine Blog. “Building out a restaurant is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us, we have the… [ Keep reading ]

OED Launches First Annual Seattle Legacy Business Program

Nominations open until February 14, 2020 PRESS CONTACTKelsey Nyland, Office of the MayorEmail: kelsey.nyland@seattle.gov On December 2, 2019, the Seattle Office of Economic Development opened nominations for Seattle’s first annual Legacy Business Program. The Legacy Business Program will recognize small, local businesses that have made significant cultural contributions to their… [ Keep reading ]

Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals, HILT Career Day a Success

On October 16th, over 500 middle and high school students attended Charting Your Way to a Healthcare Career, an all-day career exploration event at the Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture in South Park. “Opportunities like Charting Your Way to a Healthcare Career, focuses on providing access for students to… [ Keep reading ]

Office of Economic Development Congratulates GrowHire Graduates

GrowHire is a unique job-entry program that focuses on the existing skills and strengths of students. The program highlights and builds interpersonal skills in stress management, teamwork, and conflict resolution. As well as providing support in resume building and connecting students to hiring managers. Upon being hired, participants have the… [ Keep reading ]