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 ]
The Office of Economic Development’s Only in Seattle Initiative strives to build a racially equitable and vibrant city by fostering neighborhood business districts that are centers of local commerce, community, and culture. With seed funding and expertise, Seattle’s business districts have used Only in Seattle to tackle tough issues, attract new investment and care… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan joined neighborhood business district leaders, small business owners and community members at the UW Commons in Othello to announce a $1,300,000.00 investment in neighborhood business districts, as part of the Office of Economic Development’s Only in Seattle program. “Our small businesses are part of what… [ Keep reading ]
The Only in Seattle newsletter is designed to share resources and information with leaders in Seattle’s neighborhood business districts. In this edition: Save the date for the Only in Seattle grant awards celebration, coming up March 28 Business District Spotlight on the Central District Welcome our new Business District Advocate, Peter Bloch… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
With the first half of 2018 in the rear-view mirror, we’d like to look back at some highlights of the last few months as we look forward to supporting you in your business and in your career. Our teams have been hard at work for you in the community; we… [ Keep reading ]
Here in the Office of Economic Development, we envision Seattle as the most innovative and inclusive city to start and grow your business and your career. I wanted to take a look back on our first quarter, and invite you to engage with us as we strive to support you… [ Keep reading ]
