A program aimed at helping Downtown Seattle recover just got a boost in funding. Seattle Restored launched in 2022 and works to occupy the city's vacant spaces with small businesses. The program activates vacant spaces with artwork and pop-up shops. They have activated 31 pop-up shops so far, including Mixed Pantry in Belltown. “We started out as a pop up retail store in January 2023,” said Takeshi Kunimune, the owner of Mixed Pantry. In 2024, Seattle Restored hopes to help more of their pop-up shop business owners sign long-term leases. They will now be able to support more businesses in doing this because Seattle Restored just received $200,000 from JP Morgan Chase. This is their first private investment. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-restored-financial-boost-help-small-business-owners/281-2f8adb03-9f45-4c96-82c1-3bb67fdf23a7