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Seattle Shines at the International Downtown Association’s 70th Annual Conference

Written by Nola Liu, Community Development Specialist, and Casey Rogers, Business District Program and Policy Advisor. We had the pleasure of hosting the 70th Annual International Downtown Association Conference here in Seattle! It was an incredible opportunity for place management professionals (including our Business Improvement Areas and other neighborhood partners),… [ Keep reading ]

Magnolia Pho brings taste of Vietnam to Mt. Baker neighborhood

Comfort food is exactly what it sounds like: Food that brings comfort. Duyen Nguyn, owner of Magnolia Pho in Mt. Baker, says her comfort food is pho. “For me, when I’m sick or when I go to school, I like to eat pho,” she explains. “You can eat it for… [ Keep reading ]

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

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.

Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Recipients of the Neighborhood Economic Recovery Grants

Mayor Durkan and the Seattle Office of Economic Development announce the grant recipients of the Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund.  

Seattle Office of Economic Development Launches Seattle Restored, Matching Local Small Businesses and Artists with Vacant Downtown Storefront

 Seattle Office of Economic Development is partnering with Seattle Good Business Network and Shunpike to match 25 vacant downtown Seattle storefronts with pop-up shops and art installations.  These projects will benefit neighborhoods, small businesses, artists and property owners by creating vibrant and engaging streetscapes that encourage the public to visit downtown Seattle, support local businesses and support local artists—particularly Black, Indigenous, and other entrepreneurs and artists of color. This program is funded by the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFR) established under the American Rescue Plan.  

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month: OED Spotlights South Park’s New Farmers Market, El Mercadito

Tuesday nights at South Park Plaza is the place to be. Cultivate South Park—a coalition of South Park residents dedicated to building community through food and public spaces—hosts El Mercadito, the newest famers market in Seattle. Prior to the onset of the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture identified the census track that includes South Park as having a… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar – Reopening Updates from City Departments

On April 7, the Only in Seattle (OIS) team hosted a webinar with neighborhood business districts and partners to provide relevant and timely information for small businesses. This webinar focused on reopening programs from various City departments such as: In response to COVID-19, the OIS team works to improve language access… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar – Public Safety and City Update on Homelessness Response

On March 3, the Only in Seattle (OIS) team hosted a webinar with neighborhood business districts and community partners to provide relevant and timely information for small businesses. This webinar focused on public safety and the City’s homelessness response. Speakers included:

Neighborhood Business Districts Webinar – King County Phase 2 Reopening

On Thursday, June 18, 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 ]

A New Era for Capitol Hill

Written by Hana Tadesse On Tuesday October 8th, small business owners and community members came together at Ada’s Technical Books and Café to celebrate the launch of Capitol Hill Business Alliance (CHBA). The Greater Seattle Business Alliance (GSBA) launched CHBA in response to the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce closing… [ Keep reading ]