OED Press Room
2009 Press Releases
City announces additional financing to help local businesses
Accepts $40 million federal New Markets Tax Credits
City Council president Richard Conlin signed legislation today authorizing the city's Office of Economic Development to accept an allocation of $40 million in federal New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs).
Click here to read the full press release.
For more information about the New Markets Tax Credits, the Grow Seattle Fund or the CDBG small business loan fund, please contact Ken Takahashi in the city's Office of Economic Development at 206-684-8378 or ken.takahashi@seattle.gov.
November 17, 2009
2009 Mayor's Small Business Awards winners announced, honored
On October 13, 2009, the Mayor's Small Business Awards honored ten outstanding local businesses at Town Hall for their contributions to Seattle's diverse economy.
Click here to read more about the winners.
Click here to view the winners' video profiles on the Seattle Channel.
October 25, 2009
Mayor announces new financing for Seattle businesses
$1.4 million in stimulus funds; $8 million 'Grow Seattle Fund'
This week, Mayor Greg Nickels and city of Seattle lending partners announced the launch of new city programs to help businesses access credit.
Click here to read the Mayor's press release.
Click here to download a flyer about the Grow Seattle Fund.
Click here to download a flyer about Energy Efficiency Financing for Grocery Stores.
October 8, 2009
OED works on shopper retention in Southeast Seattle
The Office of Economic Development is working on a bright shopping future for Southeast Seattle. OED's soon to be released Southeast Retail Study, which examines shopping habits in the Rainier Valley, found that many potential customers are leaving the area to shop. Now, the city is studying ways to create a stronger mix of retail and services in the area.
Tina Vlasaty, OED's Business Development Manager, recently spoke with KING 5 News about the study and the office's work in Southeast Seattle.
Click here to view KING 5's coverage.
August 24, 2009
Economic impact study reveals the importance of manufacturing in Seattle
A new study commissioned by the Office of Economic Development and the Department of Planning and Development confirms the importance of manufacturing in the Seattle economy.
Click here to download the full study.
August 7, 2009
Mayor Kicks Off 2009 Summer Jobs Program
Mayor Greg Nickels announced today that funds from the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative will help the city put 650 young people to work this summer, engaging them in positive and productive jobs. This summer’s employment program will significantly increase the number of participating youth, up from 492 last summer.
Click here to read the press release.
June 24, 2009
Mayor Announces Awards to Help 22 Neighborhood Business Districts City investments in Seattle neighborhoods help small businesses
Today Mayor Greg Nickels presented funding awards totaling $128,384 to 22 Neighborhood Business District Associations throughout Seattle to continue the city’s investments in building healthy communities and supporting our local economy. Some examples of the projects funded include creation of new business organizations, tourism initiatives, business district promotion (branding, marketing campaigns, farmers market start-up), and physical improvement and enhancement projects (leaf clean up, curb bulb landscaping and banners).
Click here to read the press release.
May 21, 2009
Seattle Tops National Magazine's List of Cities
Seattle has been named City of the Year on Fast Company’s 2009 ranking of “Fast Cities.”
Click here for the full press release from Mayor Nickels.
April 21, 2009
Seattle Ranked #3 Best Metro to Start Small Business
According to a February 2009 bizjournals.com (parent company of Puget Sound Business Journal) study, Seattle ranks third in small business vitality, putting it just behind Raleigh and Charlotte, NC and just ahead of Austin and Boise.
Click here to read the entire article.
February 2, 2009
Mayor highlights McKinstry expansion; 500 new jobs expected
Mayor Greg Nickels presented McKinstry Company with a permit and approved plans for an expansion of its Georgetown facility in south Seattle. The company expects to hire an additional 500 people, a combination of professional and union craftsman, in the next two to three years. McKinstry is a construction and engineering firm, specializing in energy efficiency.
Click here to read the press release.
January 29, 2009
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