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Small Business Assistance offered by SEED

5117 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118

Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Those looking to set up a business in Southeast Seattle.

Hours

Voicemail only.

Application process

Email for assistance.

Fees

None.

Service area

Seattle, WA

Description

Help business set up in SE Seattle with various supports. Components include: SITE SELECTION: - Comprehensive site selection process to help businesses set up in Southeast Seattle. - Services include community evaluation, site research and negotiations. Community Evaluation: A custom report can include information such as: - Properties available for purchase or lease - Zoning, permitting and land use requirements - Costs of construction - Workforce demographics - Competitors and customers Site Research: Analysis of potential real estate sites can include: - Property ownership - Tax assessment - Environmental concerns - Covenants, restrictions and ordinances - Site and building security - Previous uses Negotiations: Assistance in purchasing or leasing a site in Southeast Seattle can include: - Purchase price - Lease rate - Tenant improvements - New construction - Financing WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Partners with education and training partners to find skills development pathways for residents to meet the needs of local businesses. Assistance can include: - Custom training and education programs - Employee recruitment - Labor market and wage analysis - Internships - Apprenticeships RETENTION & EXPANSION: Offers a wide range of economic development resources, tools and techniques to support local businesses. Assistance can include: - Business loan options - Business development - Navigating government - No-cost business consulting - Problem solving

Providing organization

SEED (SouthEast Effective Development)

Manages affordable housing in Southeast Seattle. Some properties reserved for older adults and people with long-term disabilities.