Amazon donates $250,000 to revive Chinatown's annual Night Market
The night market was canceled last year for the first time since its creation in 2006.
Stay updated with breaking news from Taylor Hoang. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The night market was canceled last year for the first time since its creation in 2006.
Amazon has pledged $250,000 to revive the annual Night Market in Seattle's Chinatown-International District (CID) for the next three years. About the night market: The event, a significant cultural and community tradition since 2006, had to be canceled in 2023 due to rising production costs and diminishing sponsorship. The Night Market attracts thousands of visitors, offering diverse cuisines, cultural performances and support to local small businesses.
The online retailer's pledge will fund the community tradition for three more years
As I walk toward the door, Taylor stops me. I almost forget to grab my "payment." Hoang promised me a little gift as a thank you. He hands me two-gallon
/PRNewswire/ -- Business Impact Northwest (BINW), and Amazon are joining forces to help small businesses prosper as they recover from the challenges of...