We designed the Back to Business Program to help small business owners recover from unexpected costs to repair and prevent vandalism and property damage. To meet the needs of businesses, we expanded the program to increase the grant amounts business owners can receive. Applications are open through December 2026, or until… [ Keep reading ]
As interior designers, Sonia-Lynn Abenojar and Sergio Max Legon-Talmoni know what it takes to turn an idea into a reality. “Our role as designers is taking the big idea from the client, any inspiration they have from aesthetics to function, and putting them into drawing form so the City can… [ Keep reading ]
It’s a sunny day in Downtown. Part of Sixth Avenue is closed. A camera-mounted Rivian follows a new Toyota as it drives down the closed street. This is just one of several Seattle locations Toyota used to film a commercial for their newest electric vehicle, the bZ Woodland. Commercial film… [ Keep reading ]
From left to right: Abdul Kassamali, Emerging Film Award recipient, Kate Becker, Legacy Award recipient, and Tom Florino, Industry Award recipient. SEATTLE – Today Mayor Katie B. Wilson awarded Kate Becker, Abdul Kassamali, and Tom Florino the 2026 Mayor’s Film Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Film, which celebrates those who… [ Keep reading ]
Beto Yarce’s journey to becoming the acting director of our office is rooted in small business ownership. Beto started his own business, Cintli, with $250 and a six-foot table. He made jewelry and sold Mexican folk art at famers markets and festivals around Seattle. The idea to grow his… [ Keep reading ]
National Small Business Week is a time to celebrate the important contributions of our small businesses to Seattle’s economy. They bring character to our neighborhoods, drive our economy, and embody what makes Seattle special. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. For every dollar we invest in a small… [ Keep reading ]
Together with our partners, we are committed to making the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup an unforgettable moment for Seattle – one that strengthens local businesses, celebrates our neighborhoods, and showcases Seattle on a global stage.
SODO is a unique neighborhood. Named for its location south of the Kingdome, the district grew from filled-in tidal flats to a vibrant and diverse business district. Supporting the neighborhood’s businesses is the SODO Business Improvement Area. “We focus on a lot of different areas mainly around cleaning, safe transportation,… [ Keep reading ]
The technologies that will transform our energy systems need a home where innovation, manufacturing, workforce, and global connectivity come together. Seattle is that place. As clean energy companies look for communities ready to support their growth, they’ll find Seattle is ready and eager to build a cleaner, more sustainable future together.
The tofu at Chu Minh Tofu in Little Sài Gòn is made with a lot of love and a lot of labor. Soybeans are first ground by hand before a small machine finishes the process, resulting in the perfect tofu. That process will soon be much easier, thanks to a… [ Keep reading ]
