THE MAYOR'S SMALL BUSINESS TASK FORCE
THE MAYOR'S SMALL BUSINESS TASK FORCE is a group of small business owners, appointed by the Mayor to serve as a proactive liaison between the City of Seattle and the small business community. The Task Force recommends innovative solutions to political, social and economic issues that affect small business and promote growth and prosperity. Task Force members are encouraged to attend community chamber events and neighborhood council meetings to listen to Seattle's small business concerns. Members are available to make presentations to your group or organization. The City of Seattle's Office of Economic Development (OED) serves as the liaison for the Task Force between the Mayor's Office, City government, the business community and other public sector organizations.
To support small business and bring to the city's attention the issues that affect small business growth and development, the Task Force organizes quarterly Mayor's Small Business Discussion Forums; escorts City officials to visit small businesses during Small Business Week; and hosts the annual Mayor's Small Business Awards to honor the outstanding contributions of small business to the Seattle community.
MISSION STATEMENT: As a proactive liaison between the Mayor of Seattle and the small business community, the Mayor's Small Business Task Force shall identify problems and recommend innovative solutions which strengthen and promote small business in Seattle, Washington. To this end, the Task Force shall:
- Initiate and review public policy
- Organize and participate in public forums
- Provide representation on policy-making committees
- Recognize small business owners for outstanding community involvement and leadership
- Help small businesses learn to communicate and interact effectively with City government
- Collaborate with other business organizations to accomplish similar goals
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