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The City of Shoreline is rolling out the welcome mat to business investors:

$140 million invested to rebuild Aurora Avenue
Expert staffing to handle permitting and planning needs
Form-based zoning in commercial areas
New light rail station area zoning

Small Business Preservation

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy and contribute to the fabric and vibrancy of our community. Small and legacy businesses often face challenges when leveraging investment, in financial and business planning, and when real estate forces cause rents to rise. The City of Shoreline partners with several key organizations to support Small Business Preservation.

Community Business Connector

The Community Business Connector program, the first regional program supported by multiple jurisdictions and organizations to make sure small businesses can access support no matter where they are or where they want to go. The City of Shoreline is a participating member of the Community Business Connector Program. Get a customized set of small business resources to help you achieve your goals. Register for your free consultation.

Small Business Specialist

Through its partnership with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, outreach is ongoing, with meetings being held
with hundreds of businesses per year to better understand their needs, including the identification of challenges or opportunities for growth that the City can facilitate in the economic recovery. To meet with the City’s small business specialist, send an email to shorelineoutreach@gmail.com.

Small Business Development Center

Small Business Loans

Loan funds are financial support mechanisms issued by a variety of funders, including banks, governmental agencies like the US Small Business Administration, and state programs. The Small Business Administration typically makes loans to fund improvement projects, which business owners then repay. Typical loans average $13,000 and terms may include lower down payments, fixed rates, and/or counseling throughout the loan term.