Economic Development Program

Looking to open a business in the U District? Here you will find information and tools for launching a business in Seattle’s U District.
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The Business Resource Center serves all U District Business Improvement Area businesses and prospective businesses looking to enter the district by connecting them to the best available information and providing direct services to individual businesses.
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The U District Business Network is comprised of business operators coming together to provide an effective community voice and share information and resources with one another. The U District Partnership supports their meetings and efforts to benefit our local businesses.
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The Economic Development Committee is an advisory committee to the the U District Partnership’s Board and staff. The committee is comprised of leaders from the district who share a vision of an environment where businesses can launch, grow and flourish and who work to make this vision a reality.  Bringing their specialized sector expertise and passion to the committee, these leaders help the UDP support existing businesses and attract new businesses. The Economic Development Committee meets regularly.
For more information contact economicdevelopment@udistrictpartnership.org.

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