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The Liberty Project Opens Applications! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce the Liberty Project -
a new program that's helping to push forward underrepresented communities in Seattle, especially Black-owned businesses!
The Liberty Project will partner with the Seattle Restored program to assist restaurant, personal service, and retail businesses with Downtown Seattle site locations as part of Downtown Activation Plan.
📖 Learn more about Liberty Project and how to apply.
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Want to receive more updates about what’s happening Downtown? Email oed@seattle.gov to be added to the Good News Downtown mailing list.
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 SIFF Cinema Downtown
to Open on December 14
The Cinerama is set to reopen as SIFF Cinema Downtown! 🎬🍿 The reopening of the theater will help bolster the cultural revitalization of Downtown.
OED’s Seattle Film Commission provided funding for the theater.
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 Celebrate the Holiday Season at Pike Place's Magic in the Market
The 28th Annual Magic in the Market is on Saturday, November 25! ❄ With tons of fun activities and attractions, it’s the perfect opportunity to make magical memories with friends and family! ✨🎁
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 Light Up the Night with the
Tree Lighting Celebration
It's time to light up the night! Join us Downtown on November 24 for the annual Tree Lighting Celebration! 🎄 Enjoy live music, costumed characters, giveaways, and fireworks! 🎆
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 Holiday Roundup 2023
Head Downtown this holiday season and experience the magic! 🎇❄ Seattle Parks and Recreation has put together an incredible list of holiday events happening Downtown this November & December!
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Mayor Harrell signed a new Executive Order that expands contracting equity and access for businesses, particularly Women- and Minority Owned Business Entreprises (WMBE), seeking contracting and procurement opportunities with the City of Seattle.
“This Executive Order, coupled with the City’s Future of Seattle Economy framework for revitalizing our economy equitably, will offer technical assistance and programs as a continuum of real estate, finance, and market expansion strategies to support BIPOC businesses, grow our economy, and make it more inclusive,” said Markham McIntyre, OED Director.
📖 Read more on the Mayor Harrell's Blog
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Storefront Repair Fund
Funds are still available for the Storefront Repair Fund! We updated the eligibility requirements for the $2,000 grants to include more small businesses and now nonprofit organizations. In addition, we expanded covered property damage to include fences, gates, or signs.
🏬 Apply online today!
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Business Community Ownership Fund
The Business Community Ownership Fund actively seeks project ideas from community developers, community partners, and small business owners!
As Seattle’s business owners continue striving for successful, long-term futures, the BCO Fund provides them with a viable option. This fund gives them the tools to take control of their commercial space investments so they can preserve and enhance their businesses within the vibrant community.
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📝 Learn more about the BCO Fund and submit your ideas!
OED is on LinkedIn!
Come join us on LinkedIn and stay in the know! Get the latest updates on our projects, network with other professionals, and learn from our industry experts!
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