April 2024
Check out Renton's diverse demographics on the "Renton Community by the Numbers" dashboard! Stay updated quarterly, and look out for new dashboards coming soon! Click for FAQs & Sources.
Discover businesses in Renton year-round with our Visit Renton app! Whether it's delicious meals, wellness products, or professional services, our app is your ultimate guide to supporting local entrepreneurs.
You can help solve crime in Renton by partnering with the Renton Police Department. Register your cameras through the Camera Registration Program to aid in crime prevention. Your active participation matters in providing timely surveillance footage.
Initiative 23-02: Important updates for Renton employers and employees
Renton voters passed Initiative 23-02, a citizen-led ordinance that sets Labor Standard requirements for employers and certain employees in Renton. We are notifying our businesses and will continue communicating over the 180-day rulemaking period as we establish rules, seek feedback, and create processes to implement the ordinance.
Starting July 1, 2024, large employers with over 500 employees worldwide and certain franchises must pay $20.29 per hour, while mid-size employers with 15 to 500 employees or over $2 million in annual gross revenue in Renton must pay $18.29 per hour. Additionally, covered employers must prioritize offering extra work hours to qualified part-time employees before hiring new staff or subcontractors (including temporary agencies), and all employers, regardless of coverage, are forbidden from retaliating against individuals who exercise rights protected by the ordinance.
Please visit the website for additional information, the full text of the initiative, and FAQs. We will be updating this site throughout the 180-day rule-making period.
The Washington Women’s Business Center at Business Impact NW is hosting Celebrating Dreams 2024: “Empowering our Future Together” – an event showcasing and celebrating local women-owned businesses. We are proud to support Celebrating Dreams as a Community Partner this year.
This event will be held at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 4 – 7 p.m.
To learn more and apply to become a showcase business.
Dive into African culture and cuisine at Ilyas Home Shop, where each visit during Ramadan offers a unique journey through Africa. Explore authentic goods curated by Fatoumata, from premium ingredients to artisanal products, and embrace the spirit of unity and community. Visit her store today.
The Backing Small Businesses grant program collaborates with the mainstream program and American Express. It aims to aid financially disadvantaged and under-resourced small businesses with community or cultural importance. This year, eligible small business proprietors can seek $10,000 grants to enhance their businesses through initiatives fostering community engagement, ensuring economic sustainability, or promoting significant positive transformations. Application is now open until April 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT Apply now!
This spring, King County's Solid Waste Division is launching the second round of Re+ Circular Economy Grants, offering funding of up to $2.2 million. These grants support projects promoting waste reduction, extended material use, and ecosystem restoration. Nonprofits, businesses, tribal governments, and other eligible entities are encouraged to apply between April 10 and May 29. Priority is given to projects led or influenced by frontline communities addressing disparities in King County.
This program helps small businesses boost energy efficiency with assessments and solutions like LED upgrades, water-saving products, and HVAC improvements. Available to PSE customers with small businesses under 10,000 sq ft, it cuts energy costs and improves work environments. Learn more here.
Refresh your business plan with the Renton Downtown Partnership! SCORE mentor Mike Tarino will guide you through "Basic Business Plan: Simplified" at the Renton Library from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 9. Whether you are part of the Renton Downtown Partnership's pitch competition or not, this workshop is for you. Don't miss out—secure your spot now!
Three Basic Financial Reports Every Business Should Have
Join the SBDC on April 2 at 1 p.m. (PDT) to get the basic knowledge to prove the viability and worth of your business to potential lenders and investors. With over thirty years of experience across various industries, Ann, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor, will cover the basics of these reports, their typical users, potential questions, and how they can be utilized to effectively manage business operations.
Renton Chamber of Commerce Drop-In Business Coaching
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Date: April 10, 2024 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (PDT)
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Registration Deadline: none
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Fee: No Fee
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Point of Contact: Business Impact Northwest
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Program Format: In-Personal
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Training Topics: Drop-In Business Coaching
The Multi-session Course provides a Start Simple Business Course covering Business Start-up/Preplanning and Marketing/Sales in four 2-hour virtual sessions. Participants receive guidance from a First Step Business Advisor to assess the feasibility of their business idea and join a community of business owners working towards a vibrant local economy.
Receive a tailored collection of resources designed for small businesses, assisting you in reaching your objectives within the King County Area.
Join the Renton Downtown Partnership on April 6, 2024, from 9-11 a.m. for a downtown litter cleanup. Supplies provided. Meet at Gateway Park. Volunteers can check in from 8:50 a.m.
Join us in celebrating the 5th anniversary of Erasmus' landing day on Sunday, April 14, at the corner of S 3rd and Wells! The day kicks off with the Dragon Dash 5k/10k at 9 a.m., followed by a vibrant street festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy live entertainment, local artists, and the chance to dress in royal or medieval attire for photos. Engage in activities at the Dragon's Den with games and prizes. We invite businesses to participate by offering dragon-themed specials to promote your brand all weekend long or by becoming one of the hidden egg locations to drive egg seekers to your business. Interested? Fill out this quick form to join the celebration.
Get ready to soar through Renton with the Dragon Dash 5K/10K Fun Run & Walk! Encounter medieval surprises along the way, then explore the Ren Fair downtown. Register online: $28 for 5K, $38 for 10K.
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