Community voices

Head photo of Kristi Brown
[The Office of Economic Development] helped us source funding that enabled us to open this space. — Kristi Brown, chef and owner, Communion Restaurant and Bar
Upper body photo of Paul Nguyen with a beverage
There were a lot of things I didn’t know as a new business. The Accounting and Business Consulting Program helped me grow as a businessperson. Without it, I don’t think this would happen. — Paul Nguyen, co-owner, Hyson Boba

Seattle's economic landscape

$1.4M in federal funds distributed to small businesses for repairs

Our Storefront Repair Fund has helped 700 local businesses recover from economic impacts caused by damage to their storefronts.

$6.9M distributed to help build BIPOC community wealth

Our Capital Access Program has supported 295 qualifying Seattle businesses by paying down part of their Flex Fund loan principal.

$33.6B in Maritime, Manufacturing, and Logistics

Over $33 billion in annual revenue in the maritime, manufacturing, and logistics industry supported 116,200 jobs and generated $10.7 billion in wages.

11th largest construction market in U.S.

The number of available jobs in Seattle's construction industry is above national average (1,220 monthly postings) for an area this size.

Economic Development

Markham McIntyre, Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 5752, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94708, Seattle, WA, 98124-4708
Phone: (206) 684-8090
Fax: (206) 684-0379
oed@seattle.gov

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The mission of the Office of Economic Development 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.