https://www.chooseburien.com Burien Economic Development News Feed Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:06:47 +0000 en-US https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/67462/burien-draws-visitors-who-seek-specialty-shops https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/67462/burien-draws-visitors-who-seek-specialty-shops Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Many retail districts depend on convenience traffic. In contrast, Burien and its retailers attract visitors with a distinct purpose. Rather than stumbling upon shops, people arrive searching for stores that specialize in a particular craft, collection, or is a unique offering.​In Burien, many independent retailers maintain distinct identities and loyal... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/65930/a-local-retail-model-built-on-shared-space-and-community-support https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/65930/a-local-retail-model-built-on-shared-space-and-community-support Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Sitka Living opened in 2019 in Burien after owner Lori Glynn spent 17 years working in retail in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. She and her business partner, Rebecca Zielinski, wanted a store that kept operations simple and centered on direct relationships with customers and local artists. Lori said, "I knew I... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/65502/buriens-lavish-roots-catering-grows-a-culinary-workforce-and-community https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/65502/buriens-lavish-roots-catering-grows-a-culinary-workforce-and-community Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Lavish Roots Catering began in 2014 when founders Carly Duke, Brandon LaVielle, Evan Garrard, and Ann Lamb rented a small corner of a commissary kitchen in West Seattle. The group met through South Seattle College’s Culinary Arts Program and shared a goal of creating a workplace that valued people as much... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/64736/early-childhood-learning-is-crucial-for-brain-development-and-vital-to-longterm-achievement https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/64736/early-childhood-learning-is-crucial-for-brain-development-and-vital-to-longterm-achievement Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Ninety percent of a child’s brain develops by age five. Access to quality childcare directly supports early learning, helping children enter kindergarten ready to succeed in their K-12 academic journey.Affordable, reliable childcare enables families to maintain consistent work schedules while ensuring their children receive intensive foundational experiences. In Burien, preparing... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/64070/burien-invests-in-childcare-to-strengthen-workforce-and-support-families https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/64070/burien-invests-in-childcare-to-strengthen-workforce-and-support-families Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 New support systems are expanding access to licensed, high-quality childcare in Burien. Burien’s economy, workforce, and families depend on reliable childcare.But since the pandemic, too many parents have faced limited options, long waitlists, and unaffordable care. With monthly childcare costs averaging $1,300 per child in Washington, the region’s childcare shortage... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/63127/bilingual-beginnings-how-one-woman-is-shaping-buriens-future-one-child-at-a-time https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/63127/bilingual-beginnings-how-one-woman-is-shaping-buriens-future-one-child-at-a-time Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 In the quiet hum of Burien's neighborhoods, a powerful transformation is happening inside a family home and a modest preschool classroom. It's where English and Spanish blend together, where toddlers sing in two languages, and where working parents know their kids are safe and thriving.Quality childcare has become an integral... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/62950/buriens-bold-vision-community-and-developers-align-at-building-the-future-of-burien-event https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/62950/buriens-bold-vision-community-and-developers-align-at-building-the-future-of-burien-event Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 On May 8th, more than 65 attendees filled the Highline Heritage Museum for the City of Burien's Building the Future of Burien real estate development opportunity event. Here, city leaders, developers, and property owners participated in an engaging and forward-focused conference to reshape the city's development landscape.The event marked a... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/62951/from-farmers-market-favorite-to-burien-staple-how-lowrider-cookie-company-is-baking-up-success https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/62951/from-farmers-market-favorite-to-burien-staple-how-lowrider-cookie-company-is-baking-up-success Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 When Lowrider Cookie Company launched in 2017, it wasn't in a glossy storefront or sleek commercial kitchen. It was at the Burien Farmers Market where the aroma of fresh-baked cookies first caught the local community's attention (and cravings).Fast forward a few years, and Lowrider has grown into a thriving small business with... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/62574/building-the-future-of-burien-a-cantmiss-event-for-investors-and-developers https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/62574/building-the-future-of-burien-a-cantmiss-event-for-investors-and-developers Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 On Thursday, May 8, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, join the City at the Highline Heritage Museum for an exclusive event spotlighting major updates to land use policy, tax incentives, and real estate development strategy.Whether you're eyeing your next investment, planning a new project, or exploring development potential for... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/61888/burien-wa-ready-for-growth-built-for-opportunity https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/61888/burien-wa-ready-for-growth-built-for-opportunity Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Burien, WA, is stepping confidently into 2025 and the future with strategic moves that signal it's a top destination for business investment. In October 2024, the Burien City Council unanimously approved the Burien 2044 Comprehensive Plan, a roadmap for 20 years of sustainable growth.The plan focuses on attracting and diversifying... https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/60078/score-big-how-burien-businesses-can-benefit-from-the-2026-fifa-world-cup https://www.chooseburien.com/news/p/item/60078/score-big-how-burien-businesses-can-benefit-from-the-2026-fifa-world-cup Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 The FIFA World Cup, the most-watched sporting event on the planet, is making its way to Seattle in 2026, with six electrifying matches just minutes from Burien. While Lumen Field will host 68,000 fans, countless others will be looking for the perfect place to experience the excitement beyond the stadium—and...