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Seattle Office of Economic Development Accepting Applications for Only in Seattle Initiative  

September 21, 2022

Through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, OED is investing $1.2 million in the Only in Seattle Initiative to support community driven economic development projects with a focus on racial equity and social justice. Neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations who support local small businesses and communities can apply for grants up to $200,000 to fund projects that help build community partnerships, provide resources to local businesses and strengthen neighborhoods throughout Seattle.

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City Invests $8 Million in Economic Recovery Funding to Connect Small Businesses to Operating Capital

March 2, 2022

Español አማርኛ 繁體中文 한국어 Soomaali ไทย Tiếng Việt New partnership with Community Development Financial Institutions will allow small businesses to borrow up to $150,000 in operating capital to support economic stabilization and long-term recovery Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) announced the launch of the… [ Keep reading ]

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The Small Business Stabilization Fund is OPEN!

October 19, 2021

አማርኛ | 繁體中文 | 한국인 | Soomaali | Español | ไทย | Tiếng Việt We are excited to announce that the Small Business Stabilization Fund is accepting applications starting today, October 19, 2021. The deadline for applications is November 14 at 11:59 p.m. The application is available in eight languages at seattle.gov/SmallBusinessStabilizationFund. The Seattle Office of Economic Development is investing an additional… [ Keep reading ]

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$30 Million to Invest in Equitable Communities

July 15, 2021

On Tuesday, June 13, Mayor Durkan transmitted to Council the community-led Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force’s recommendations for $30 million in investments to improve outcomes for Seattle’s Black, Indigenous and people of color communities. The Office of Economic Development worked closely with the Task Force to support the development of… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Reaches $10 Million Milestone in Small Business Investment

April 27, 2021

The Seattle Office of Economic Development awarded over $10 million in Small Business Stabilization Fund grants to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 The Office of Economic Development (OED) recently awarded an additional 356 businesses $10,000 grants from the Small Business Stabilization Fund (SBSF), reaching a significant investment milestone of over… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Initial 250 Grantees of the Small Business Stabilization Fund

April 13, 2020

“At the City, we’re doing everything we can locally to support our small businesses and workers during this unprecedented moment in history. Working together in the early days of this crisis, we quickly created this $2.5 million Small Business Stabilization Fund, which has become a model for cities across our… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Office of Economic Development announces new program to prepare local youth for jobs of the future

May 6, 2019

Today, the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) announced a new investment aimed at providing young people access to and preparation for employment in Seattle’s economy. The first ever Career Connected Learning Grants will fund nine local organizations to increase job readiness competencies for youth ages 14-24, part… [ Keep reading ]

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Only in Seattle Initiative Request for Applications, Due Oct. 29

September 17, 2018

The Office of Economic Development’s Only in Seattle Initiative strives to build an equitable and vibrant city by fostering neighborhood business districts that are centers of local commerce, community, and culture. With seed funding and expertise, the Initiative supports local businesses, building owners, and residents to unite around a common vision… [ Keep reading ]

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OIS Tai Tung Summertime Social + Survey

August 30, 2018

The Only in Seattle team would like to thank the business district managers, City colleagues, BIA representatives, business owners, and all attendees that joined the summertime lunch social at Tai Tung on Wednesday, 8/29. Over 45 attendees from all throughout Seattle attended to connect, listen to Special Events Chair Chris… [ Keep reading ]

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Only in Seattle Newsletter – August 2018

August 9, 2018

The Only in Seattle newsletter is designed to share resources and information with leaders in Seattle’s neighborhood business districts. In this edition: Invitation to summertime social – Peer Networking at Tai Tung; SODO’s track mural is the longest in the world; Ballard’s Sidewalk Sale is this weekend; Funding opportunities for… [ Keep reading ]

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