Help business set up in SE Seattle with various supports. Components include: SITE SELECTION: - Comprehensive site selection process to help businesses set up in Southeast Seattle. - Services include community evaluation, site research and negotiations. Community Evaluation: A custom report can include information such as: - Properties available for purchase or lease - Zoning, permitting and land use requirements - Costs of construction - Workforce demographics - Competitors and customers Site Research: Analysis of potential real estate sites can include: - Property ownership - Tax assessment - Environmental concerns - Covenants, restrictions and ordinances - Site and building security - Previous uses Negotiations: Assistance in purchasing or leasing a site in Southeast Seattle can include: - Purchase price - Lease rate - Tenant improvements - New construction - Financing WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Partners with education and training partners to find skills development pathways for residents to meet the needs of local businesses. Assistance can include: - Custom training and education programs - Employee recruitment - Labor market and wage analysis - Internships - Apprenticeships RETENTION & EXPANSION: Offers a wide range of economic development resources, tools and techniques to support local businesses. Assistance can include: - Business loan options - Business development - Navigating government - No-cost business consulting - Problem solving