aerial view of Seattle's SODO neighborhood and port

Finding the right location for your growing or new business in Seattle requires partnership and knowledge for your team to make the best possible site decision. Through our site selection form, our office helps assess the available attributes, navigate the barriers, and find the available “must haves”. Despite industries facing a volatile economy, we are committed to doing what we can to set you up for success as these challenges subside.

Please fill out this form as completely as possible. Someone from our office will contact you with site options. 

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The City of Seattle is committed to growing the manufacturing and maritime base within our industrial land footprint, with the adoption of the City of Seattle’s Industrial and Maritime Strategy in 2023. With proximity to the Port of Seattle, King County International Airport, SEA Airport, direct connections to the rail and highway system, and industry partnerships, Seattle offers the competitive advantage to grow and thrive, driving the future for your business.

Our Manufacturing Industrial Centers will accommodate:

  • Legacy Maritime, Manufacturing, Transpiration, and Warehousing
  • Advanced Clean Tech manufacturing
  • Clean tech energy and material supply
  • Food production
  • Mass Timber and Modular building fabrication
  • Robotics
  • Other medium and small-scale manufacturing and production operations 

Seattle offers a unique set of competitive advantages for stability and to attract top talent:

  • Skilled workforce
  • Employment clusters (leading employers, innovation hub, industry partners)
  • Housing along reliable transit corridors
  • Incentives and tax abatement
  • Robust multimodal supply chain connectivity
  • Thriving community

Ready to find the perfect place for your business? Fill out this form and we'll help you find the right location.

We will partner with you to explore the available options for your needs as you continue your site search and support your operation in the years to come.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office at OED@seattle.gov or (206) 684-8090.

Economic Development

Beto Yarce, Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 5752, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94708, Seattle, WA, 98124-4708
Phone: (206) 684-8090
Fax: (206) 684-0379
oed@seattle.gov

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