Economic Gateway - City of Auburn, WA Economic Development https://www.ecdev.auburnwa.gov City of Auburn, WA Economic Development News Feed Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:44:52 +0000 en-US Small Business Technical Assistance Program https://www.ecdev.auburnwa.gov/news-center/news-archive/p/item/69804/small-business-technical-assistance-program https://www.ecdev.auburnwa.gov/news-center/news-archive/p/item/69804/small-business-technical-assistance-program Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The City of Auburn, in partnership with Just Here 2 HELP LLC, is launching a Small Business Technical Assistance Program, and we are asking local business-serving organizations and community partners to help connect eligible Auburn businesses with this opportunity.The program will provide approximately 5–6 selected businesses with individualized technical assistance... 2027 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Grant Funding https://www.ecdev.auburnwa.gov/news-center/news-archive/p/item/69807/2027-lodging-tax-advisory-committee-ltac-grant-funding https://www.ecdev.auburnwa.gov/news-center/news-archive/p/item/69807/2027-lodging-tax-advisory-committee-ltac-grant-funding Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The City of Auburn invites you to apply for 2027 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) grant funding for projects and events that bring visitors to Auburn.If you have received LTAC funding before, we encourage you to apply again and share what you have planned next.  If you’re new to the... Get to Know Emerson Folker and What He Does as the Economic Development Coordinator for Auburn, WA https://www.ecdev.auburnwa.gov/news-center/p/item/65058/get-to-know-emerson-folker-and-what-he-does-as-the-economic-development-coordinator-for-auburn-wa https://www.ecdev.auburnwa.gov/news-center/p/item/65058/get-to-know-emerson-folker-and-what-he-does-as-the-economic-development-coordinator-for-auburn-wa Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 A Week in the Life of Auburn Economic Development from Emerson's PerspectiveEconomic development in Auburn is not limited to long-term planning. Each week involves direct work with business owners, property managers, and community leaders. From responding to late-night questions to visiting businesses face-to-face, Auburn's economic development team is focused on... SBA Announces New $50 Million Grant Opportunity to Support Made in America Manufacturing, Workforce Training https://www.ecdev.auburnwa.gov/news-center/news-archive/p/item/67677/sba-announces-new-50-million-grant-opportunity-to-support-made-in-america-manufacturing-workforce-training https://www.ecdev.auburnwa.gov/news-center/news-archive/p/item/67677/sba-announces-new-50-million-grant-opportunity-to-support-made-in-america-manufacturing-workforce-training Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Manufacturing in America E2G Grants will fund training for small manufacturers in critical industriesPublished on May 6, 2026WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity offering up to $50 million in grant awards to as many as 10 eligible applicant organizations who will provide...