Alliance for Pioneer Square – Page 2 – The Alliance for Pioneer Square works to help preserve what makes Pioneer Square the most authentic, engaging and dynamic neighborhood in Seattle.

Monthly Staff Feature: Nikki Somers, Alliance for Pioneer Square Office Manager

Our Office Manager Nikki Somers brings organization and order to our team. Nikki manages our data, information, and financial systems.

Being in the office most days during the last sixteen months, Nikki has witnessed a lot of the physical impacts the pandemic has had on Pioneer Square. As we enter a new phase of recovery, she shares with us some of the things she’s happy to see return and hopes she has for the future.

Monthly Staff Feature: Thembela Mavuso, Alliance for Pioneer Square Marketing Manager

Thembela Mavuso is the newest member of the Alliance team, joining the organization as Marketing Manager in early 2020. This month she reflects on her first year with the Alliance, the amazing work she’s been part of and what she is looking forward to in the months ahead.

Monthly Staff Feature: Chris Woodward, Alliance for Pioneer Square Business Development Director

As Business Development Director at the Alliance for Pioneer Sqaure, Chris implements the Alliance for Pioneer Square’s business development strategy by creating strong relationships and finding innovative approaches to amplify the neighborhood’s ethos. Recently, Chris shared his thoughts/feelings over recent months and why he is optimistic both about the near term and long term future for Pioneer Square.

Monthly Staff Feature: Sara Pizzo, Public Realm Manger

Sara tackles projects that improves the streets, parks, and public spaces. She diligently works to enhance the streetscape, coordinate construction, and manage parking, along with anything else that is needed. Her efforts make the neighborhood a safer and cleaner place for everyone to enjoy and for businesses to thrive. She enjoys connecting with the community and building relationships. Recently, Sara shared her perspectives on public realm management during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pioneer Square Marketplace

Pioneer Square’s Marketplace is a collective for Pioneer Square businesses to sell items such as clothing and apparel to gift cards and other merchandise. The marketplace brings together a collection of items from local shops, restaurants, art galleries, services and more in one location. Pioneer Square businesses can contact the Alliance for Pioneer Square to learn how they can register and submit products for sale and list delivery/takeout/special operating hours.