‘Seawall’ — After long reliance on big tech, Seattle mayor orders pivot to cultivate mid-sized businesses — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seawall-after-long-reliance-on-big-tech-seattle-mayor-orders-pivot-to-cultivate-mid-sized-businessesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Mayor Wilson Pivots Seattle Economy Toward Mid-Sized Businesseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seawall-after-long-reliance-on-big-tech-seattle-mayor-orders-pivot-to-cultivate-mid-sized-businesseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seawall-after-long-reliance-on-big-tech-seattle-mayor-orders-pivot-to-cultivate-mid-sized-businesses#u65859Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:35:15 +0000Mayor Wilson is shifting Seattle's economic strategy to cultivate mid-sized businesses and startups to reduce the city's reliance on big tech. This pivot follows reports of tech job instability and a sluggish economy characterized by high office vacancies. The mayor has launched a task force to address what is described as a fragile economic moment and is seeking a dedicated fund for startups to stabilize the local job market.Why it mattersSeattle has historically depended on large technology firms for economic growth. Current high vacancy rates in office spaces have forced the city