OED launches website for Seattle Investment Fund  
Seattle Investment Fund
Today, OED launched a website for the Seattle Investment Fund LLC, a limited liability company created by the City of Seattle to help create a robust economy and broadly shared prosperity through investments of federal New Markets Tax Credits. OED has $40 million in NMTCs available for business and real estate projects in low-income communities that fit several criteria around project readiness, geographic area, and public benefit. Through this website, one can access information about the Fund, eligibility criteria for projects, and more. 

Economy gets lift from government aid  
Seattle Times
A flurry of new data Friday showed the economy is improving – with temporary help from the government. Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of total economic activity and until it returns to a stronger pace, the rebound from the recession will be held back.

Clean Tech National Awards and Expo, October 4 at Bell Harbor Conference Center 
Clean Tech Open
Join Clean Tech Open for the fifth annual Awards and Expo. Come view the hundreds of technology exhibits, vote for your favorite Ideas Competition finalist, watch the Business Competition finalist demos, hear the nationally-recognized speakers, and be there for the National Winner announcement.

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