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Seattle Restored helps Siembra sow the seeds of success
Seattle Restored helps Siembra sow the seeds of success
Alicia Teel named Acting Director
Alicia Teel named Acting Director
Seattle, WA – In a press announcement on Friday, January 9, 2026, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced Alicia Teel as Acting Director for the Office of Economic Development. “I’m honored to serve in this interim capacity to lead the Office of Economic Development. Our talented team is dedicated to leading projects and making investments that open up access to economic opportunities across our […]
2025 Year in Review
2025 Year in Review
Hi all, 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 building a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient economy. We did it through deep collaboration with our state and local government partners, business […]
Shop small: Your guide to supporting Seattle's local businesses this holiday season - Bottom Line
Shop small: Your guide to supporting Seattle's local businesses this holiday season - Bottom Line
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 their contributions to the community. […]
All Things Downtown
Two years of Good News Downtown 🥳
Two years of Good News Downtown 🥳
Celebrating two years of compiling stories of a vibrant, buzzing, and exciting Downtown Seattle by sharing 2024 highlights.
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Subscribe to Good News Downtown
💜Downtown Activation Plan 💜
💜Downtown Activation Plan 💜
Welcome! This website is an invitation for residents, business owners, employers, and community members to learn about Seattle’s Downtown Activation Plan, give feedback, and share ideas on how together we can create a new vision for the heart of our city. On this site, you can learn more about actions the City is taking now, what the City is considering, and what we are dreaming of for the future of Downtown.
Events and Programs
Back to Business Program
Back to Business Program
Helping small businesses recover and stay protected.
Small Business Capital Access Program
Small Business Capital Access Program
Grants to pay down 20% of the principal on qualifying loans.
Business Community Ownership Fund
Business Community Ownership Fund
Ownership of commercial space for long term affordability.
Blogs
Lights, Camera, Seattle: Independent film Cheap AF showcases our thriving film industry - Bottom Line
Lights, Camera, Seattle: Independent film Cheap AF showcases our thriving film industry - Bottom Line
When you think of a movie set, you likely picture a Hollywood studio lot filled with lights, cameras, and lots of set pieces. The set of Cheap AF is unassuming, taking over the Vue Lounge in Belltown. From the street, you wouldn’t know a feature production is filming inside unless you spot one of the […]
Introducing the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program awardees - Bottom Line
Introducing the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program awardees - Bottom Line
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 with essential equipment or to […]
Seattle Climate Innovation Hub fosters collaboration to combat climate change - Bottom Line
Seattle Climate Innovation Hub fosters collaboration to combat climate change - Bottom Line
Nestled in the Financial Center in Downtown Seattle, there’s a space dedicated to solving one of the world’s biggest problems: combating climate change. The Seattle Climate Innovation Hub is the first Downtown space dedicated to designing and investing in climate tech – technologies and services aimed at reducing carbon emissions and making our infrastructure more […]
Seattle Restored in Lake City helps Mama Row’s Caramel turn pain into purpose - Bottom Line
Seattle Restored in Lake City helps Mama Row’s Caramel turn pain into purpose - Bottom Line
When the call came that Seattle Restored had an opening in its new commercial kitchen space in Lake City, Jonathan Hudson said it was “a no brainer.” “It was the perfect timing,” said Hudson, owner of Mama Row’s Caramel. “It opened up a lot of possibilities, a lot of sales channels, and created a lot […]
Business Improvement Areas provide community-driven approach to support Seattle’s business districts - Bottom Line
Business Improvement Areas provide community-driven approach to support Seattle’s business districts - Bottom Line
Many things contribute to the unique character or a neighborhood: the local shops and restaurants, annual events, and the special landmarks. In many Seattle neighborhoods, Business Improvement Areas are often the on-the-ground support maintaining those special qualities. There are 11 BIAs in Seattle, each formed by local businesses and organizations within their boundaries. Ratepayer assessments […]
Back to Business Program provides support to Sugar Sugar Spa - Bottom Line
Back to Business Program provides support to Sugar Sugar Spa - Bottom Line
For Claudia McGinnis, her career in skincare started as a job, but quickly developed into passion. It started in 2008, when she started working at a dermatology clinic. She says that was where she fell in love with the industry. “What I love the most is connecting to our clients and seeing the transformation,” she […]
Tenant Improvement program helps preserve living museum Panama Hotel - Bottom Line
Tenant Improvement program helps preserve living museum Panama Hotel - Bottom Line
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 Tenant Improvement Program addresses the […]
Resources
Apply for Special Event Permit
Apply for Special Event Permit
Find detailed information on how to complete and submit a special event application.
Apply for a Seattle Film Permit 🎬
Apply for a Seattle Film Permit 🎬
Follow these steps to apply for a film permit
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