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Storefront Repair Fund deadline approaching
There’s still time to get your application in for the Storefront Repair Fund!
Businesses can apply for $2,000 grants (up to two) to help cover repair costs to current property damage or reimburse business owners for costs paid out-of-pocket for past damage. The fund covers property damage that occurred on or after March 1, 2020.
If you are a business owner who has only received one grant, and has experienced another eligible incident, we encourage you to apply.
We are accepting applications until Friday, July 26.
📝 Apply today!
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We are excited to continue sharing updates about the Downtown Activation Plan, a collaborative effort to revitalize the heart of Seattle. Check out the plan and get involved at downtownisyou.com. You can also join the Good News Downtown mailing list.
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Promenade Pop-ups! 🌊🛍
The Promenade Pop-ups at Waterfront Park are here! 🎉 Open through mid-September, these shops support local BIPOC artisans and feature murals by Indigenous artists.
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Movies at the Mural 📽
Movies at the Mural returns this Friday with “The Princess Bride.” Bring a picnic and enjoy free, family-friendly movies by the Space Needle all summer long. Movie starts around dusk (around 9 p.m.).
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Converting office space 🏢
There will be more housing options in Downtown. The City Council unanimously passed legislation supporting the conversion of existing commercial buildings to residential uses.
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Hoa Mai Park opens 💚
Come celebrate the opening of the new Hoa Mai Park in the Little Saigon neighborhood this weekend! The new park features accessible community gather spaces, a play area, and new art.
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To support our nighttime economy and creative workers, new legislation introduced would make loading and parking outside music venues more accessible to musicians and supporting crews.
Our office in partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation helped develop this measure that would establish a new curbside designation and permit program for live music venues. We worked with the Seattle Music Commission and used feedback from venue operators and local musicians to develop a proposal to meet their unique parking and loading needs.
The new music venue zones will allow for safer, easier transportation of gear and equipment. Music venue zones would allow parking and loading with a valid permit 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Learn more about the permit proposal.
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Mix with creative professionals
Join us for our second session of MXR:SEA! The party is this Thursday, July 25, 5 – 8:30 p.m. at the Central District’s Midtown Square.
MXR:SEA is a series of free in-person workshops and industry networking events designed to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and those who work within Seattle’s vibrant creative economy.
The event this Thursday will feature a “Move your Body, Move your Mindset” workshop, networking bingo, and more!
Get your MXR:SEA tickets. 🎟
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Nominate the Small Business of the Year 🏆
There’s still time to nominate a small business for the King County Executive’s Small Business Awards!
These awards honor local entrepreneurs who have shown resilience and innovation, especially following the economic challenges of recent years.
There are multiple categories open for nominations, including Small Business of the Year, Minority-Owned Business of the Year, or Green Small Business of the Year.
Deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, July 31.
🏬 Nominate a small business.
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Come work with us!
Want to help us in shaping the future of Seattle’s economy to make it more equitable, prosperous, and competitive? Check out the open positions in our office:
- We’re looking for a Commercial Affordability and Real Estate Advisor to serve as a subject matter expert for our commercial affordability policy and program work. In this new position, you’ll find and explore opportunities to advance policy objectives and develop relationships across the industry. Learn more and apply.
- If you have experience working with community organizations and project management, you might be a good fit for one of our two Business District Advocate These positions will work with our Business Improvement Areas and support community building and outreach. Business District Advocate application.
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