Support for Business Districts

Welcome to OED's Neighborhood Business District web page. OED's Neighborhood Business District Program promotes a healthy business environment for neighborhood business districts and business organizations, and is designed to help grow and strengthen the business community in its respective neighborhoods. OED funds projects and activities to improve business districts, including capital improvements, farmers markets, and training for business group members.
Other aspects of the program include:

• Create a Thriving Business District, a guide providing resources for making improvements in Seattle business districts.
• OED funding for neighborhood business district projects through an annual Request For Proposals
• Technical assistance to help neighborhoods form and maintain Business Improvement Areas
• Website development assistance for business organizations to develop free web sites and attend technology training
• Workshops and speakers available to address your business group membership meetings about OED’s services
• Contact Karen Selander at (206) 733-9256 or karen.selander@seattle.gov for more assistance