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Item No. 3b_Supp Date: October 10, 2017 Economic Development Partnership Grant Program Promoting local economic development throughout King County 1 Economic Development Partnership Grants 2 2 City of Auburn 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Build upon the business incubator initiative launched last year with business assistance workshops and development of a resource network for entrepreneurs in their innovation partnership zone (mentors, attorneys, venture capital, angel investors, bankers, and other public sector resources). Refine the City's business license process to improve the quality of information for a marketable and searchable buy-local database and 3 City of Bellevue 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Build upon the business incubator initiative launched last year with business assistance workshops and development of a resource network for entrepreneurs in their innovation partnership zone (mentors, attorneys, venture capital, angel investors, bankers, and other public sector resources). Refine the City's business license process to improve the quality of information for a marketable and searchable buy-local database and 4 City of Covington 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Implement Town Center redevelopment project by designing and placing street pole banners as part of a new program which will demarcate the boundaries of a new town center currently in its planning stages and publicizes local attractions Promotes the city's new brand and communicate awareness to residents and visitors the boundaries of a new town center currently in planning stages 5 City of Kirkland 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Build upon initiatives launched last year related to the Innovation Triangle with resources going to marketing materials, a new social media engagement strategy, updating of website, and participation at business site selection events. Expanding moorage at Marina Park to help recruit commercial, recreational tourism boats and increase access to Kirkland's central business district. 6 City of Newcastle 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Develop and design gateway signage to create a sense of arrival into the city and part of a larger effort to transition the downtown area into an attractive location for visitors, residents, businesses and ultimately redevelopment. 7 City of Normandy Park 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Attract potential visitors from the airport through an improved website and wayfinding signage to recreational locations. 8 City of North Bend 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Creation of a new visitor website that will highlight opportunities in and around North Bend and connect visitors and residents to the local economy. Improved signage that will guide residents and visitors to North Bend's historic downtown. 9 City of Redmond 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Attract new companies to Redmond with an emphasis in the software and interactive media through participation in several targeted conferences and trade shows with business leaders in these fields. Update and enhance Redmond's marketing materials with visualizations of planned development in urban centers and villages used to explain the City as an ideal place to locate. 10 City of Sammamish 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Development of a distinctive new branding the City in keeping with the levels set by Eastside neighbors Develop an implementation and marketing plan for introducing a new brand 11 City of SeaTac 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Establish a "Business Synergy Program" which will identify small business needs and opportunities to products and services of other local businesses Design wayfinding signage to help guide visitors from the airport to businesses and hotels as well as community artwork on 188th street entryway. 12 City of Snoqualmie 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Reinvest in Savor Snoqualmie's tourism initiatives started last year Create new hard copy and electornic marketing materials that support "local first" products, guidebooks, and wine events Installation of new wayingfing signs to Snoqualmie Valley Trail to promote both the falls and Meadwbrook Farm 13 City of Tukwila 2016 Grant Supported 2017 Grant Will Support: Development of marketing materials (specifically visualizations and rendersings) to promote Southcenter and Tukwila International District redevelopment plans as a locale to prospective real estate developers, non- profits, and public agencies 14 City of Renton 2016 Results 2017 Grant Will Support: Business recruitment increase in stability of retail businesses and reduced number of vacant storefronts. Implement Downtown revitalization program Sunset Shines Marketing Campaign support public art installations and tactical place making activities. Entrepreneurial Support provide training and assistance to encourage and attract new businesses. Recruiting New Business and Supporting Entrepreneurs 15 City of Des Moines 2016 Results 2017 Grant Will Support: Support Marina redevelopment - building on the work of 2016/2017 grant Expand downtown parking study to include nighttime activity Marina and Downtown Development 16 City of Issaquah 2016 Results 2017 Grant Will Support: Initiate branding and wayfinding campaign which will increase tourism, attract visitors outside the region and increase hotel stays. Chamber University funds to be used to develop and conduct business workshops to assist small businesses in Issaquah. Global Passport enhance collaboration with eastside cities to increase exporting among small businesses. Website Development update and redesign the city's website with an emphasis on economic development opportunities and business services. Export Assistance, Tourism & Small Business Training 17 City of Kenmore 2017 Grant Will Support: Repeat the successful Business Acceleration Training Program by the Kenmore Business Incubator that was funded by the Port in 2016-2017. 2016 Results Update the Commercial Land Capacity Analysis to reflect recent downtown zoning changes. Promote Kenmore's craft brewing scene with custom designed street banners and wayfinding signage visible to travelers on SR 522 and the Burke Gilman Trail. Business Accelerator Training & Craft Brewing Industry Promotion 18 City of Skykomish 2016 Results 2017 Grant Will Support Promote tourism opportunities by developing site specific signage for historical and recreational sites. Promoting Cultural Tourism and a Sense of History 19 City of Shoreline 2016 Results 2017 Grant Will Support: Further develop the Seasound Media Campus initiative Support Home-based Business Support Ridgecrest Right of Way Improvement Plan Media Campus Development & Small Business Assistance 20 An Important and Effective Partnership Initial Results are Favorable Cities are willing to report on longer term results Cities do not have the resources to implement these initiatives. In many cases local governments are now able to take on longer term development projects (ex. Des Moines) This partnership is an effective way to advance the Port's Century Agenda and business interests Leveraging Port Resources to Promote Regional Development 21
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