The Seattle Office of Economic Development, in partnership with Grow America and Mayor Katie Wilson, has revamped its Capital Access Program to provide affordable financing to Seattle small businesses ...

Every week, we compile stories of a vibrant, buzzing, and exciting Downtown. To celebrate one year of Good News Downtown and help jog your memory of some of the great things that happened Downtown in ...

Every week, we compile stories of a vibrant, buzzing, and exciting Downtown. To celebrate two years of Good News Downtown, we’re resharing some of the “greatest hits” that happened Downtown in 2024.

I’m incredibly proud of what our office accomplished in 2025. Despite the headwinds of tough economic times, uncertainty in trade, and a host of other challenges, we’ve made meaningful progress toward ...

Mayor Wilson’s 2027-2028 Proposed Budget focuses on providing responsible fiscal management of public funds for the people of Seattle. The mayor’s first budget begins the important, necessary work of ...

Increased support through the Office of Economic Development helps neighborhood grocery stores with expert data, technical assistance, and improved storefront security. Seattle, WA – Mayor Katie B.

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 ...

Listen: Origin Story – Works Progress Coworking spaces are an increasingly popular option for small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs, and north Seattle businesses don’t have to look far to ...

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 ...

In 2022, the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) facilitated a robust stakeholder engagement process to develop a community-driven investment agenda –the Future of Seattle Economy (FSE). Over ...

Seattle’s sleeping giants of industries are the backbone to almost all other industry and economic activity in the region, yet we don’t regularly hear about their health and status. That’s because ...

The 2025-2026 budget approved by the Seattle City Council reflects the continued alignment of our work to build a more competitive and inclusive economy in Seattle. As we reshaped our budget to reduce ...