Support local and shop small are not catch phrases but calls to action during this time of crisis. Our SODO businesses are the fabric of our neighborhood’s uniqueness and vitality. Together, we will get through this. Now is the time to look for creative options, within your means, to ensure our local businesses can weather this storm and return to the vibrant community Seattleites and visitors love. Click the category below to find your favorite …
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The SODO BIA will continue to keep you informed with the most up to date information and hopefully be able to answer any questions that may arise. We understand the concern and impacts of the COVID-19 on our SODO community and are here to help and support in any way we can. In this update you will find recent news announcements and resources for your business, employees, families, and friends.Also, you will find a survey from the …
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With COVID-19, our staff will be following a hybrid system of working from home, but also coming into our office when necessary. Some positions within our staff are able to make arrangements to work from home, while others do require us to be present in SODO. Erin Goodman, our Executive Director will be in and out of our office. If you have any concerns about the steps our City is taking during COVID-19, or any …
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Dear SODO Business Owners – As each day goes by we see new developments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and with that comes new policies, resources, and of course even more questions. The SODO BIA will continue to keep you informed with the most up to date information and hopefully be able to answer any questions that may arise.Last night, Governor Inslee released a statement calling for a statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars, and the limits …
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Resources for Businesses and Workers Impacted by COVID-19 City of Seattle’s 2020 OED Small Business Stabilization Fund Application and Information HERE Washington State’s Department of Commerce’s website with resources for businesses Employment Security Department’s website with resources for businesses and workers Washington State’s Department of Labor and Industries’ website with resources Governor Inslee’s Resource List Other Coronavirus information Questions on Coronavirus www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus King County Coronavirus updates www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases.aspx Seattle Public Schools update www.seattleschools.org/district/calendars/news/what_s_new/coronavirus_update/faq How to talk …
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Dear SODO Business Owners – Since we last emailed you on Tuesday, there have been several changes to how our city, county, state, and country deals with the impacts of the COVID-19 virus. Over the next days, weeks, and potentially months, we will be monitoring the spread and work hard to keep you all in the loop with the most up-to-date information and provide resources to assist your businesses, employees, customers, and families. Again, here …
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If the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread around the world and in Washington State, it could become a pandemic. Though global by definition pandemics have local impacts. A pandemic isn’t an isolated incident, but an event that unfolds over time, sometimes spanning many months. You can minimize the impact to your organization by creating a plan that clearly outlines roles, responsibilities and policies. Seattle & King County Public Health have published a guide for businesses …
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Jillian Celich is our Program Coordinator for Communications and Events. She focuses on planning our events, and creating communication collateral – updating the website, running the SODO BIA social media accounts and designing the monthly newsletter. Jillian is originally from Washington state and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Washington (Go Dawgs!). She moved for a short while to Washington DC where she received her Masters Degree in Public Relations from …
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The SODO Stories: Experience SODO series, is a collection of stories about businesses who offer different activities, opportunities and adventures located in SODO. The businesses featured in the Experience SODO series are all featured in our Experience SODO video. Each story/business is unique, and they help to create a vibrant community here in SODO. Story & Photos by Jim Meyers, Vertizon Photography FITNESS MADE FUN: MOMENTUM Over the years, Seattle has worn many hats. It’s been …
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Lauren Ross is our Program Manager here at the SODO BIA, where she focuses on Clean and Safe Outreach and Transportation issues that affect the SODO neighborhood. Lauren is originally from New Jersey, and graduated with Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She made her way to Seattle for graduate school receiving a Masters of Public Administration from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington, …
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