Economy and Trade

Seattle: A Better Way to Work

The Office of Economic Development works to maximize Seattle's potential as a thriving hub for businesses, jobs, robust neighborhoods, and economic opportunity for everyone in our city.

• Why Seattle Thrives
  A slide show.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  About Neighborhood Business Districts
• Your Business Advocate
  Our goal is to help you get your business done.
• Key Industries in Seattle
• Starting and Operating Your Own Business
• Seattle Wi-Fi Project
  To attract more customers to local business districts, support small businesses, encourage the use of public parks and facilities, and enable more citizens to access City services online.

International Trade

Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
Promoting Greater Seattle, including King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, as one of North America's premier international gateways and commercial centers.

• Trade and Business Information
• Greater Seattle Business Trip Guide
• International Press Center Seattle
• Greater Seattle Cyber Guide
• Seattle Business Directory
• International News

Seattle Chambers of Commerce

• Ballard Chamber of Commerce
• Fremont Chamber of Commerce
• Greenwood/Phinney Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce
• Magnolia Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
• Greater University Chamber of Commerce
• Wallingford Chamber of Commerce
• West Seattle Chamber of Commerce

Small Businesses in Seattle

• Starting or Operating a Business
• Business Resources
• Mayor's Small Business Awards

Local & Regional Links

• Asia Pacific Cities Summit
• Clean Washington Center Online
• Employing Immigrants in Seattle - Seattle Office for Civil Rights
• enterpriseSeattle
• Environmental Resources for Businesses - King County
• Northwest Horticultural Council
• Port of Seattle
• SCORE Counselors to Small Businesses
• Seattle King County Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Sustainable Northwest
• Washington CASH - Loan Program
• Washington State Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED)
• World Trade Centers Association - Seattle office

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Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
Promoting Greater Seattle as one of North America's premier international gateways and commercial centers.

Mayor's Proposed 2009-2010 City Budget
Mayor Nickels' proposed biennial budget includes a $9 million initiative to prevent youth violence, an expansion of food programs and housing for the homeless, and 42 new patrol officers.
City Council Budget Approval Process

Taximeter rates increase on Oct. 1, 2008

Mayor Aims to Make Seattle "Green Building Capital"
Mayor Greg Nickels announces the creation of the Green Building Task Force, an advisory panel that will provide recommendations to make homes and businesses more energy efficient and climate-friendly.

American Podium: Madeleine Albright
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright offers a wide-ranging set of recommendations to the prospective winner of the 2008 presidential election.

Create a Thriving Business District
A Guide to City and Neighborhood Business District Resources.

Doing Business in Seattle
Contact your business advocate and get answers to your questions about how to do business in Seattle.

Guide to Maps - Property and Land Use
City maps to assist with commercial boundaries, zoning and permits.