September 2024
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Attention Renton businesses! Check out the Renton Police Department's Crime Prevention page for essential safety tips and resources. Discover how you can help enhance security and collaborate with local law enforcement. Visit the page here to learn more.
2024 Small Business Saturday
We want to help you succeed this Small Business Saturday! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on how the City of Renton can best support your business during this year’s Small Business Saturday season.
Flavors Without Borders: Food Truck Festival
Join us for the Flavors Without Borders Food Truck Festival in Renton, celebrating global cuisines, traditions, and music. Hosted by the City of Renton's Community and Economic Development Department, this event will take place on:
Saturday, September 28
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Benson Hill Elementary
The festival concurs with Community Celebrations: Good Neighbor Day. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day filled with activities, diverse food and culture!
Nominations Open for 2025 National Small Business Week Awards
Submit your nominations by December 5, 2024, for the Seattle District's National Small Business Week Awards. Categories include Small Business Person of the Year, Microenterprise of the Year, and more. The event takes place May 4-10, 2025.More information here
Community Fundraiser for Local Grocery Store
The Renton community is uniting to support Top of the Hill Quality Produce, a beloved grocery store damaged by fire on August 24th.
Join The Red Tea Room, La Crema Patisserie, and C. Davis Texas BBQ on Wednesday, September 4th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fairwood Square (17620 140th Ave SE, Renton). Enjoy BBQ, sweets, gelato, and fresh bouquets, with all proceeds helping the store’s owners rebuild.
Mark your calendar and show your support. Together, we can make a difference!
Start-up 425 Accelerator Program
Startup425 is proud to announce the launch of the S425 accelerator program, in partnership with the Founder Institute! This intensive program offers two tracks: one for startup founders who plan to seek venture capital investment; the other for traditional entrepreneurs building sustainable small businesses.
The program is free to anyone living or building their business in a Startup425 partner city (Bellevue, Bothell, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, and Renton). Sessions will be held virtually with optional in-person events from the end of September until late January with breaks for holidays, final dates TBD. Sign up today
2025 Tourism Grants
Renton is now accepting applications for 2025 Tourism Promotion Grants, which support innovative events that showcase the city's charm and boost tourism. Nonprofit organizations can apply for funding for multiple events, but capital expenditures are not eligible. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), appointed by the mayor, will review all applications and recommend funding proposals to the Renton City Council. LTAC prioritizes projects that attract diverse audiences and have a history of drawing overnight visitors. The application period closes on October 18, 2024, and the list of funded projects will be announced in December.
WA Ecology grant
The new WA Ecology grant for “Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities” is now available! This grant supports organizations working with their communities to develop projects that reduce air pollution. Application Period: August 29, 2024 – October 24, 2024. Click here to learn more and apply!
Female Founder World Grant Opportunity
Female Founder World Grant Opportunity: Female Founder World offers a monthly $1,000 grant for female and non-binary founders to help grow their businesses. With a rolling application process and no specific deadline, it's easy to apply—just provide basic details about your business and explain how the grant will be used. This is a great opportunity to secure additional funding and boost your venture! Click here for more information.
Puget Sound Energy Small Business Energy Assessment
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.
Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator Program
The Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator is a hands-on program designed to help businesses create actionable plans to decarbonize their fleets. Enrollment is now open for the Winter 2025 cohort, with weekly sessions running from January 13th to April 7th.
Impactika
Join Impactika for a free hands-on session tailored for nonprofit organizations! Learn to craft a compelling brand, use social media effectively, and measure success. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit leaders and anyone looking to boost their organization’s impact. Space is limited, so register or nominate a team member today!
Start Simple Course - September 2024
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.
Join us for our 2024 Renton Farmers Market Opening Day on June 4 at Piazza Park. The farmers market will be open Tuesdays, 3 to 7 p.m. from June 4 - Sept 24. Entertainment includes performance by Biff Moss and kid activities! For more information, visit the Renton Farmers Market website.
The Biz Fair is a crucial event for small business owners, offering free resources, technical assistance, educational seminars, and networking opportunities. The event, held at the HIVE, Spokane Public Library, will cover topics such as accounting, business financing, business plans, cash flow management, and managing a business. Register today!
Renton Parks and Recreation, Puget Sound Energy, and King County Library System are hosting a free community party to celebrate the new StoryWalk featuring Yuval Zommer, featuring free book, food, live music, and parking.
Renton Parks and Recreation is hosting its final 2024 Community Celebration event on September 28 at Benson Hill Elementary. The event includes lunch, face painting, lawn games, first responder meet-ups, and a Food Truck Festival.
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