Valentine’s Day is a busy time for Rosa María Cisneros Andrade. As the owner of RMC Floral Designs, she’s preparing for lots of orders. “Oh my gosh! I’m busy here with lots of red roses, white roses, plant, orchids, balloons, cards, chocolates,” she said. Helping Cisneros Andrade handle the rush… [ Keep reading ]
Running a business is challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the struggle and many business owners had to get creative with how they reached their customers. For Kathmandu MoMoCha, it was making a switch to selling frozen dumplings that kept them afloat. Our Small Business Capital Access Program, which owner Suroj… [ Keep reading ]
When it came to building his business, Alex Dorros found his biggest challenge was finding affordable kitchen space. He even had to put his business Siembra, which sells Peruvian and Colombian food, on hold at one point because he couldn’t find a space that met his needs. Now, through our… [ Keep reading ]
Small businesses are the heartbeat of Seattle. They define our city’s unique character, shape our diverse neighborhoods, and power our local economy. They’re more than storefronts – they represent the entrepreneurial and creativity that makes our community truly special. We know running a business is as challenging as it is… [ Keep reading ]
Support small businesses this Small Business Saturday Small businesses are what makes Seattle’s economy great. They showcase the creative energy, diverse culture, and entrepreneurial drive that makes our city one of a kind. Small Business Saturday, and the holiday season, gives everyone an opportunity to support those businesses and celebrate… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is taking significant steps to fill empty storefronts and support businesses looking for new commercial space. These changes aim to turn “For Lease” signs into “Grand Opening” banners across Seattle.
The City of Seattle is taking significant steps to fill empty storefronts and support businesses looking for new commercial space. A new law, CB 121047, is changing the City’s building code, specifically how “substantial alterations” are handled. This reduces the time, cost, and complexity for small businesses looking to open… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is taking significant steps to fill empty storefronts and support businesses looking for new commercial space. A new law, CB 121047, is changing the City’s building code, specifically how “substantial alterations” are handled. This reduces the time, cost, and complexity for small businesses looking to open… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s small businesses are the vibrant core of our neighborhoods and a crucial engine for our local economy. We are committed to listening to the needs of business owners and taking action to support them. Recent initiatives, announced by Mayor Bruce Harrell, demonstrate our dedication to cutting red tape, reducing… [ Keep reading ]
Equitable access to affordable capital is a fundamental part of the work our office does to build an inclusive economy for all. As part of that effort, we are recruiting a new cohort of Capital Readiness service providers for 2025 – 2026 through the Request for Proposal process. Responses are… [ Keep reading ]
