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The mission of the Office of Economic Development (OED) is to help create healthy businesses, thriving neighborhoods, and community organizations to contribute to a robust economy that will benefit all Seattle residents and future generations. OED's programs are designed to: attract, welcome, and retain companies in traditional and emerging industries by promoting the advantages of doing business in Seattle, and providing one-on-one assistance to businesses; strengthen neighborhood business districts and support community-based economic development across Seattle, with special emphasis on low-income communities; assist large employers and small businesses to retain and grow Seattle's base of businesses and family-wage jobs; increase apprenticeship and training opportunities to ensure that Seattle will have skilled workers capable of meeting the region's current and future work force needs; and improve customer satisfaction for businesses accessing City services.

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