What's New at OED

SODO Action Agenda - Request for Proposals (RFP)

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is soliciting proposals from consultants to create an action plan that furthers the economic success of Seattle’s “South of Downtown” (SODO) area. The consultant will support OED by facilitating SODO community outreach efforts and by creating an action plan that is consistent with City policies and the needs of SODO businesses. Consistent with City Council Resolution #31026, the Action Agenda for SODO will create a plan that recommends near-term and long-term solutions to issues regarding transportation, freight mobility, pedestrian safety, and other solutions that support area business and job growth.

Deadline: Proposals are due by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Click here to read the complete RFP.
March 19, 2008

2008 Neighborhood Business District Program - Funding Opportunity - Request for Proposals (RFP)

The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is soliciting proposals from non-profit organizations interested in completing projects or providing services that benefit a Seattle neighborhood business district. This project funding opportunity is designed to help neighborhood business district organizations develop and attain their goals of growing and strengthening the business community in their neighborhoods.

Deadline: Proposals are due by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, April 4, 2008

Click here to read the complete RFP.
Click here to download the application (word document).

Note: Informational Meeting on Thursday March 20, 2008 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Avenue, Conference Room 4096
March 7, 2008

Website Assistance for Neighborhood Business District Organizations

Does your business organization need a website to communicate with business members and customers?
Do you have staff and/or volunteers interested in learning how to update and maintain your website?
The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development is working with NPower Seattle to provide website development and web technology training tailored to neighborhood business district organizations.

OED is accepting applications from business organizations interested in this FREE service.
Applications due March 7, 2008.

Click here to read more about this free service.
Click here to download the one page application form (word document).
February 12, 2008

2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards

Congratulations to the 10 small business winners of the 2007 Mayor’s Small Business Awards presented by Wells Fargo!

Click here to learn more about the winners of the Mayor's Small Business Awards.

Click here to read the press release.
September 12, 2007

Other Resources of Interest

• Why Seattle Thrives (Slide Show)