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Inspirational Innovators: Find an organization that resonates with you

March 27, 2020 by msjones

Employees across Seattle are making a difference. It’s easy to get involved in small or large projects and to make an impact – every little bit helps. We love seeing innovation workers show up! Read about Seattle’s Inspirational Innovators, get excited, and find tips on how you can help.

This month we speak to Emily Hirao, Solutions Engineer at Amperity. Read more

3.24.20 – Seattle Tech COVID-19 Response

March 24, 2020 by msjones

Friends,

Welcome to week three of sea.citi’s COVID-19 updates. Special shout out to our friends at tech:nyc for sharing a ton of info on tech’s response. As always, we want to hear your stories. Don’t forget to take breaks, check in on Red Pandas, Eagles or a Coral Reef.

In solidarity,
The sea.citi Team

Fund Assists Seattle DACA grantees As Coronavirus and Supreme Court Ruling Could Jeopardize Program

March 22, 2020 by msjones

In anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on DACA, Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs recommends that DACA recipients renew their status

3.17.20 – Seattle Tech COVID-19 Response

March 17, 2020 by msjones

Friends,

We hope last week’s updates were informative, remember to reach out to us if you have any stories about the intersection of tech and community during this crisis. We’re keeping an updated Community page on our website if you miss any of our emails. And please share this with your networks. Wishing you health!

In solidarity,
The sea.citi Team

Seattle Tech COVID-19 Response

March 13, 2020 by msjones

Friends,

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to unfold in our region, we’ve gathered information and resources to help tech workers stay informed and ensure social distancing strategies don’t completely upend community connections.

We’ll send updates at least weekly, highlighting stories about how the innovation economy in our region continues to lead in uncertain times. For more regular news, check out The Seattle Times, Geekwire and Crosscut. Read more

Mobile Voting in an Obscure Election

February 11, 2020 by msjones

Voting is in the air, already. Chances are you’ve never heard of the King Conservation District elections, until this year. In 2019, the election of a new board supervisor had a *whopping* 0.3% turnout. In an effort to make voting easier, this year the King Conservation District has partnered with King County Elections, Democracy Live, and Tusk Philanthropies to offer mobile voting. Opinions vary as to whether mobile voting is a good idea, but you can get the details below. Read more

sea.citi takes the pulse of the region and shares its effect on the tech community.