TagEconomic Development Partnership Program(45)

A Port of Seattle Commission Action Item memorandum dated April 1, 2025, addressed to Executive Director Stephen P. Metruck from Managing Director A Boungjaktha and Economic Development Manager Annie Tran, requesting Commission authorization for the Executive Director to execute contracts implementing the 2025-2026 Economic Development Partnership Program with King County cities in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000. The program, created in 2016, funds economic development projects in partnership with King County cities using Port property tax levy funds.

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.

Presentation slide titled 'Small Business Assistance Initiatives' outlining King County economic development programs including Small Business Technical Assistance (partnerships with SBDCs in Auburn and Burien; StartUp425 in Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton), Business Retention Surveys in Federal Way, Marketing projects in Federal Way and Kenmore, and Creative Economy initiatives in Shoreline and Woodinville. An embedded photo shows three people conversing inside what appears to be a restaurant.

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.

A presentation slide listing regional tourism initiatives including Town Square Holiday Shopping (Burien), Digital Marketing Campaign (Burien, Auburn), Cycling Story Map (North Bend), Tourism Websites (Kenmore, Kirkland, Snoqualmie), Expo & Event Association (Enumclaw), and Oktoberfest (Kenmore). The slide features a screenshot of the City of North Bend Cycling Trail System story map from Adventure, highlighting cycling trails, trailheads, and local businesses.

A presentation slide for the City of Pacific, Washington, showing $1,000 in funding used to develop a business directory feature on the City's website, resulting in 320 local businesses participating. The slide displays the official City of Pacific municipal seal.

Presentation slide titled 'Small Business Assistance Initiatives' outlining programs including Small Business Technical Assistance (SBDC partnerships in Auburn and Burien; StartUp425 in Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton), Business Outreach/Retention Surveys in Federal Way, Marketing projects in Federal Way and Kenmore, and Creative Economy initiatives in Shoreline and Woodinville. Accompanying photo shows three people conversing inside what appears to be a restaurant or café setting.

A business mixer event hosted in partnership with the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce, held at a venue with visible 'ASPIRE' signage. The slide indicates 57 businesses and 84 WMBEs participated in two such mixers, funded by a $10,000 Normandy Park program grant.

A presentation slide titled 'Buy Local/Placemaking Initiatives' lists community economic development programs across King County cities including Carnation, Bothell, Mercer Island, Snoqualmie, Duvall, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, SeaTac, Pacific, and Shoreline. Photos show a Happy Juneteenth event, Pride 2024 imagery, and what appears to be a cultural marketplace event with attendees in festive attire.