Item No.    4f_Supp 
Date:    November 14, 2017 
Economic Development
Partnership Grant Program
Promoting local economic development throughout King County



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Economic Development Partnership Grants



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City of Woodinville
2016 Grant Supported 
2017 Grant Will Support:
Support the City of Woodinville's downtown
placemaking efforts as an oucome of their Wine and
Tourism Study, Downtown Little Bear Creek Corridor
Master Plan and Downtown Streetscape Master Plan.
The City will work with the Woodinville Chamber of
Commerce and local businesses to paint a mural in
event staged with the local community on a gateway
feature to downtownthe historic train trestle
Use the art piece in subsequent marketing efforts to
better connect downtown shops with wine tourism.

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City of Pacific
2016 Grant Supported 
2017 Grant Will Support:
Hire an intern to support the City's Community
Development Manager in improving business sector
data collection and bolster business outreach and
recruitment through a better understanding of existing
companies.
Research on businesses will be utilized in support of the
City's on-going efforts to designate and certify their
new Manufacturing Industrial Center with its
neighboring city of Sumner.

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City of Carnation
2016 Grant Supported 
2017 Grant Will Support:
Hire an intern to support the City's Community
Development Manager in improving business sector
data collection and bolster business outreach and
recruitment through a better understanding of existing
companies.
Research on businesses will be utilized in support of the
City's on-going efforts to designate and certify their
new Manufacturing Industrial Center with its
neighboring city of Sumner.

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City of Bothell
2016 Grant Supported 
2017 Grant Will Support:
Continuation and additional phase planning and
development work applied for last year for
improvements to the Canyon Park office campuses
where major stakeholders (business tenants,
property owners, workers, and relevant
governmental entities) are convened for how best to
reposition the suburban employment zone to
complement planned investments from Sound
Transit.

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City of Lake Forest Park
Did not apply 2016
2017 Grant Request Will Support:
The City of Lake Forest Park is requesting a dollar amount that reflects a two-year
period of the per capita amount eligible, as the City did not participate or take
advantage in the previous year and first pilot of this initiative.
Support for a study by the City of how best to capitalize the transit-oriented
development opportunities from Sound Transit's bus rapid transit system's new route
through their central district and major shopping center.
The Port will help Lake Forest Park hire professional services to determine the market
feasibility of a new town center design which would include new development
opportunities for a mixed-use center with housing, retail, commercial, and new public
spaces around a planned bus stop and 300 vehicle parking garage.

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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
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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 buylocal
database and


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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


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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


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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. 

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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 connect visitors
and residents to historical landmark signs.
Gateway sign is part of a larger effort to
transition the downtown area into an attractive
location for visitors, residents, businesses and
ultimately redevelopment.

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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.


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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. 

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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.

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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


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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.
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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 electronic 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 Meadowbrook Farm
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City of Tukwila
2016 Grant Supported 
2017 Grant Will Support:
Development of marketing materials
(specifically visualizations and
renderings) to promote Southcenter and
Tukwila International District
redevelopment plans as a locale to
prospective real estate developers, non-
profits, and public agencies
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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