Item No.     3b_Supp 
Date:      September 12, 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 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
2016 Results                            funded by the Port in 2016-2017. 
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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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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