The tofu at Chu Minh Tofu in Little Sài Gòn is made with a lot of love and a lot of labor. Soybeans are first ground by hand before a small machine finishes the process, resulting in the perfect tofu. That process will soon be much easier, thanks to a… [ Keep reading ]
When Romie de Hillary and her husband James took over Seattle Tattoo Emporium in 2017, they committed to two things: preserving the shop’s historic legacy and ensuring it is a welcoming place for everyone. “Personally, when I went to get my first tattoos, it was pretty scary. It was all… [ Keep reading ]
Muhammad Ali once said, “The service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” Those are the words guiding how Tricia Arcaro Turton manages her gym, Arcaro Boxing. “If it wasn’t for other people that were beacons of hope showing me the way,… [ Keep reading ]
Small businesses looking for financial support to upgrade their spaces can now apply for the Tenant Improvement Program. We have two packages available in 2026: the sign package award of up to $15,000 and the equipment package award of up to $50,000. These packages help cover the cost of replacing… [ Keep reading ]
Our core purpose is leading projects and making investments that open up access to economic opportunities, reduce the racial wealth gap, and encourage innovation and growth. One area where we focus is the real estate continuum, from pop-ups, to sustaining and growing existing businesses, to models for asset ownership. Our… [ Keep reading ]
We are thrilled to share the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program awardees! The TI Program invests in a business’s commercial space to help it stabilize and grow by purchasing essential equipment, completing electrical upgrades, or building out a new storefront. The program supports businesses citywide, emphasizing viable businesses who need support… [ Keep reading ]
We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program are open! This year’s program will invest $800,000 in sign and equipment funding. Businesses can apply for up to $15,000 to purchase a sign, or up to $50,000 to purchase equipment that is essential to their business purpose…. [ Keep reading ]
We’re excited to share the list of new awardees of the Tenant Improvement Program in 2024. Through the program, the 38 participants receive different support and funding based on business need and readiness. These small businesses are located throughout the city, include legacy businesses, and offer different services to the… [ Keep reading ]
