The Office of Economic Development believes that Seattle can be the most innovative and equitable city in which to build your business or career, and that our economic resilience is rooted in the diversity of our economy and ingenuity of our workforce. By providing tailored assistance to small businesses, fostering entrepreneurship and key industry growth, and ensuring local workforce development centers historically underrepresented communities, the Office of Economic Development firmly supports a bourgeoning local economy for all Seattleites.