Seattle Office of Economic Development

Exciting news for Seattle's music scene! 🎉 Earlier this week, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson announced new legislation to make parking and loading easier for local musicians and live music venues! 🎶🚗 We've teamed up with the Seattle Music Commission and Seattle Department of Transportation to gather feedback from venue operators and local musicians about their unique parking and loading needs in the city. "Live music venues are a vital component to our thriving and vibrant nighttime economy and culture. As Seattle continues to grow, it is important that we take measures to support our nightlife, and this legislation will do that." - Director Markham McIntyre Read more: https://lnkd.in/gC5er_hq

Craving comfort food? Look no further than Magnolia Pho, a hidden gem in Mt. Baker where Duyen Nguyn shares the flavors of her hometown in Vietnam through her delicious dishes. 🍜 Opening Magnolia Pho in January wasn’t just an accomplishment for Nguyn – it was achieving her dream. With no formal training, Nguyn learned how to cook by working as a server and a cook in the food industry for six years. Small businesses are the heart and soul of Seattle’s neighborhoods. With support from our office and partners, she was able to renovate the restaurant’s façade with funding from our Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund and Only in Seattle Initiative. We couldn’t be more thrilled to taste the love and passion she puts into every dish. 😋 Read more on how Nguyn brings the taste of Vietnam to Mt. Baker: https://lnkd.in/g5_jSvbr #GrowingBusinesses #EatLocal #OIS #NERF

Want to join our team? We’re looking for three people to join our office! 🎉 🌟 Business districts advocates: You will support our Business Improvement Areas and community partners through project management and community building and outreach. You will help build the diversity and strength of local small businesses, and engage, organize, and support community collaborators. 🌟 Commercial affordability and real estate advisor: This is a new position for the department, and you will be finding and exploring opportunities to advise, advance, and make recommendations on city policy objectives in a shifting commercial real estate sector, as well as developing relationships across the industry and industry-supporting organizations. Business districts advocates: 📅 Applications are due on Tuesday, July 30 at 4 p.m. https://lnkd.in/g9eUwCtb Commercial affordability and real estate advisor: 📅 Applications are due on Tuesday, August 6 at 4 p.m. https://lnkd.in/gH_V59Hi #SeattleOED #SeattleEconomy #SeattleJobs

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Promenade Pop-ups Program at Waterfront Park! This summer-long event is all about empowering local artisans, crafters, and makers by giving them a prime space to showcase and sell their unique creations. 🎨🛍 Come visit us at the Waterfront Park Promenade, at the Seneca and Spring St. intersections, and support our incredible vendors: • Lunaraya • Amano Seattle • Nahom Artsy • a kurious life • Luna's Jewelry and Accessories • Aguacate Colors • CreNative Designz • Sweet Native Expressions! Experience the stunning murals by: • Sarah Folden, Cowlitz • Bill Pfeifer Jr., Tlingit This initiative is part of Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan to create a new vision for Downtown together. Join us in fostering economic opportunities, strengthening our local artist communities, and enriching the vibrant culture of Seattle. 🏙💜 Created in partnership with Friends of Waterfront Park, Seattle Restored Shunpike, El Centro de la Raza, and Seattle Office of Economic Development. Visit http://wpsea.org/popup for more information. #WaterfrontParkSeattle #DowntownIsVibrant #DowntownIsYou 📸: GrowingBoyMedia

We had so much fun at the first MXR:SEA event at M5 Creative! To everyone who participated, THANK YOU. The engagement was unreal. From the attendees to the tabling partners and speakers, from the bites and drinks to the music and performances, your support made this event what is. Not only does MXR provide a platform for tools and resources, but it also rewards those who participate. Congrats to the winners of the SIFF and Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Arts & Music Festival giveaway – we’ll be in touch soon! We can’t wait to connect with a new mix of you at the next MXR on July 25 in Central District’s Midtown Square. Find more information and register: https://lnkd.in/g8FD95bR #MXRSEA #CreativeEconomy #DowntownIsCreative 📸: Khadijah Pugh

The Metropolitan Improvement District (MID) ambassadors are the heart and soul of the work to make Downtown clean, safe, and welcoming to every resident, worker, and visitor. Their neon yellow jackets and warm smiles are always a friendly site in Downtown neighborhoods, with their area of service including Belltown, the Denny Regrade, the Retail Core, Pioneer Square, the Waterfront, and West Edge. Last year as part of Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan, legislation adopted by a unanimous vote renewed the MID program for another 10 years and expanded their zone to include more areas of South Downtown.  One of the services that MID ambassadors provide is a SafeWalk service, to accompany people as they walk Downtown. According to the Downtown Seattle Association Downtown Revitalization Dashboard for May 2024, MID ambassadors helped 424 people get quickly and confidently to their destination.  Hit that celebrate button to give Nicole and other MID ambassadors a little online applause! More on Downtown revitalization: https://lnkd.in/gsdkGqsM  #DowntownIsYou #DowntownIsWelcoming #DowntownSeattle 

The King County Executive's Small Business Awards returns this fall! 🎉 Whether it's your local coffee shop, boutique, or family-owned restaurant, nominate them, and let's spread the support for these amazing entrepreneurs! Award Categories • Small Business of the Year • Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year • Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year • Exporting Small Business of the Year • Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year • Workforce Small Business of the Year • Rural Small Business of the Year • Creative Economy Small Business of the Year Nominations are open until July 31, 2024. Let's show some love to our favorite small businesses! ♥️ Fill out a nomination form 📝: https://lnkd.in/gAZWJ_gu #SmallBusinesses

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧! 🎬 Calling all film enthusiasts! Join us for a Town Hall discussion on the state of Seattle's film industry at the M5 Creative Building! Get insights from industry leaders Amy Lillard (Washington Filmworks), Kate Becker (King County Creative), and our very own Chris Swenson, moderated by Seattle Film Commission vice-chair Michael Huang. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation! 🎥 Register: https://lnkd.in/gQMikWAh #SeattleFilmCommission #TownHall #DowntownIsCreative

We're hiring! 🎉 We are looking to add a Key Industries and Workforce Development manager to our team! We're looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the development and implementation of policies and programs that will attract, retain, and grow industries. If you're passionate about driving competitiveness and building strong workforce pipelines, then this role is perfect for you. Join us in shaping the future of Seattle's economy! 🏙 📅 Applications are due on Tuesday, July 23 at 4 p.m. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gm9QUPiD #SeattleOED #SeattleEconomy #SeattleJobs

📢 Attention business owners! Don't miss out on your chance to apply for a Storefront Repair Fund grant! Applications close on July 26, 2024 or until funds are exhausted. Business owners can apply for up to two (2) $2,000 grants for separate incidents to help cover costs to repair current property damage or reimburse business owners for expenses paid out-of-pocket for past damage. For additional information and how to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/g5djS9bW As of June 28, the Storefront Repair Fund has funded 700 grants for a total of $1.4 million distributed to businesses. We will share more about the future of this program later this year.