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Seattle’s Plan to Anchor Minority Businesses | Seattle News
Seattle’s City Council is rolling out bold new strategies to empower minority-owned small businesses, tackling soaring rents and construction costs that threaten local economic roots. Through “Community Wealth Building,” the city offers everything from startup grants to $2 million loans for property ownership, plus lease support and pilot storefronts to reduce risk. Early wins in neighborhoods like Lake City and Othello show promise, but challenges remain—complex permits, inflation, and lingering pandemic-era foot traffic struggles still weigh on entrepreneurs. The city’s unwavering…
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