TagEconomic Development Partnership Program(33)
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2025-05-28Port Of Seattle City Partnerships Program Background Presentation – May 28, 2025
A Microsoft Teams hybrid meeting displays a PowerPoint slide titled 'Background' describing the Port of Seattle's non-competitive city funding program, which began in 2016 to support local and regional economic development. Key program parameters include per capita funding formula with a minimum of $10,000 and maximum of $60,000, a requirement for cities to develop economic development projects tied to Port business interests, and a 50 percent match requirement for Port funding. -
2025-05-28Recap 2024 and 2025-2026 Funding Cycle: Port Of Seattle Economic Development City Partnership Program
The Port of Seattle's Economic Development City Partnership Program distributed $804,052 in funding to 27 cities during its 2024 funding cycle, leveraging an additional $637,211 in city matching funds for a total investment of $1,441,263. The non-competitive program, which began in 2016, allocates funding to cities on a per-capita basis (ranging from $10,000 to $60,000) to support local economic development projects tied to Port business interests. The largest share of funding—36.5%—went toward small business technical assistance, followed by buy-local and placemaking initiatives at 26%. -
2025-04-08Port Of Seattle Economic Development City Partnership Program briefing & authorization request
The Port of Seattle is requesting Commission authorization for up to $1,900,000 to fund its 2025-2026 Economic Development City Partnership Program, which provides grants to King County cities based on a per capita formula ranging from $10,000 to $60,000 per city. Started in 2016, the non-competitive program requires cities to contribute a 50% match and develop economic development projects aligned with Port business interests. In recent years, the program has focused on small business relief, tourism support, and buy-local campaigns. -
2025-04-08SIBA (Somali Independent Business Alliance) Presentation — Economic Development Partnership Program, Slide 41 (April 8, 2025)
Two women in traditional cultural attire stand beside a banner for SIBA (Somali Independent Business Alliance), subtitled 'The Business Solution,' which describes the organization's mission to empower refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs in Washington State. This image accompanies a slide reporting that SIBA helped 15 businesses create Google profiles, with 60 small businesses participating and 80 attendees at the Tukwila Culture and Fashion Show, supported by $14,000 in funding through Kent Valley WA. -
2025-04-08Economic Development Partnership Program 2025–2026: Skykomish Funding Slide — Slide 39
A presentation slide outlining $10,000 in funding for Skykomish, Washington, detailing two initiatives: a Tourism Promotion and Website project partnering with the Skykomish Chamber of Commerce, and a Digital Literacy program for local business owners. The slide includes three circular images representing Recreation, Community, and History aspects of Skykomish. -
2025-04-08Visit Snoqualmie Tourism Grant — Economic Development Partnership Program — Slide 40
A presentation slide documenting $9,000 in tourism funding awarded to the City of Snoqualmie, covering creation of the 'Visit Snoqualmie' brand and website, and a Summertime in Snoqualmie Tourism Campaign that hosted 8+ events coordinated with the Arts Commission and community partners. The slide includes the official 'Visit Snoqualmie' logo overlaid on a mountain and forest landscape photograph. -
2025-04-08Shoreline Economic Development Partnership Program 2025–2026 Funding Outcomes — Slide 38
A presentation slide summarizing Shoreline's $60,000 in funding outcomes across Music Recovery/Incubation/Tourism, Cultivating Creatives, Juneteenth Music & Marketplace, and PRIDE Farmers Market programs. Highlights include 150 business referrals, 700 PRIDE Celebration attendees, 13% increased vendor sales versus 2023, and $28,627 in vendor revenue, accompanied by a collage of PRIDE 2024 event photos referencing Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center. -
2025-04-08Sea-Tac Pop-up Markets: Economic Development Partnership Program Funding Report — Slide 37
Slide 37 from a funding report documents SeaTac Pop-up Markets ($31,740 funded), showing a vendor with Día de los Muertos face paint and floral crown alongside a display of traditional calavera (sugar skull) figurines and ofrendas. The markets hosted 550+ attendees, 34 businesses (29 WMBE), and aimed to increase SeaTac's visibility as a cultural destination. -
2025-04-08Economic Development Partnership Program — World Cup Legacy Square Initiative and StartUp425 Funding Overview — Slide 36
A presentation slide detailing $60,000 in funding for Renton, Washington, covering the World Cup Legacy Square Initiative (in partnership with the Seattle Sounders' RAVE Foundation) and StartUp425, which increased event attendance by 63% across 10 events. The accompanying photo shows a community outdoor market or festival with vendor tables and attendees. -
2025-04-08Redmond Economic Development Partnership Program — $60,000 Funding Allocation Overview (Slide 35)
A presentation slide detailing Redmond's $60,000 funding allocation, covering the StartUp425 Regional Partnership accelerator (37 founders admitted, 32 WMBEs), the Eastside Made Pop-up Market (21 businesses, 95% WMBEs, 38% immigrant-owned), and the Innovation Triangle website refresh with 715 page views. The slide features the Innovation Triangle logo and a Downtown Redmond promotional image.