November 2024
Get to know your customers and boost your business! Our city’s demographic dashboard offers insights into age, income, spending power, and more. By understanding Renton's unique population, you can make data-driven decisions for targeted marketing, location selection, product development, and more. Explore the dashboard today to connect with your audience and grow smarter!
Eastside Virtual Job Fair
Looking to hire local talent? Register for the free Eastside Virtual Job Fair on November 14th, from 10 am – 1 pm. This event, in partnership with Eastside Cities and WorkSource – Seattle/King County, offers access to a wide talent pool and the opportunity to review resumes and schedule meetings with job seekers before the event. You'll also have six months of access to candidate resumes after the fair.
Space is limited, so register by October 25th! After registering, a WorkSource representative will help you set up a virtual booth to attract the right candidates.
Questions? Contact ftraore@rentonwa.gov
Join us in celebrating Renton's Small Business Season, running from October 1 to November 30! This initiative encourages our community to shop local and support the businesses that make our city unique.
Throughout the season, we’ll showcase and celebrate local businesses, share their stories, and promote special events leading up to Small Business Saturday on November 30. We invite you to participate by sharing any special offers or activities, so we can help drive more traffic to your storefronts.
Your involvement is key to making this season a success!
P.S. We’re here to support your efforts for Small Business Saturday! Let us know how we can assist and keep an eye out for our weekly requests to feature your events and specials throughout November. Together, we can make this season unforgettable! Share your thoughts!
2024 King County Executive's Small Business Awards
Congratulations to our amazing Renton businesses! In early October, Renton was proudly represented by four finalists in the King County Small Business Awards. A special shout-out to Rain City Catering for winning the Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year award! We also want to recognize The Brewmaster's Taproom, Hothi Equestrian Ranch, and Ohana Behavioral Health for being honored as finalists in their respective categories.
Your hard work and dedication make Renton shine, and we’re thrilled to celebrate your success! Keep up the great work, and thank you for contributing to our vibrant local economy!
Verizon is offering $10,000 grantsfor small businesses through its Small Business Digital Ready platform. By registering and completing two activities by December 13, 2024, businesses can apply for the grant. The program also provides free access to online courses, mentorship, and coaching. This initiative, in partnership with Next Street and LISC, focuses on supporting women and minority-owned businesses.
Nonprofits, public entities, and schools can apply for Walmart Spark Good Local Grants, which offer $250–$5,000 to support local community needs. Applications are accepted quarterly, with the next round open from November 1 to December 31, 2024. Eligibility requires a Tax ID, Deed verification, and a Spark Good account.
 
Protecting Your Business from Physical and Cyber Threats: A Conversation with CISA. This 60-minute event will take place at the Kent Library on October 30th and will feature special guests from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Learn how to protect your business from physical and cyber threats to keep you and your customers safe. This is a free event open to the community. Please RSVP here.
Time: Wednesday, October 30th. 3:30-4:30pm.
Location: Kent Library, Large Meeting Room - 212 2nd Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032
There is free and ample parking on site
Please contact me for any questions at triniti.gorbunova@mail.house.gov or call 425-793-5180.
Hagerty Consulting and the Washington Department of Commerce are excited to offer a no-cost grant writing support program is available for community-based organizations, local government agencies, ports, housing authorities, tribes, businesses, and other entities eligible for Federal funds.
The program helps prepare and submit grant applications aimed at supporting Washington's clean electricity and greenhouse gas reduction goals while promoting equity, innovation, economic growth, and job creation.
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.
he U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a special stop in Renton on its journey from Alaska to Washington, D.C.! Join Mayor Armondo Pavone and the community at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Wednesday, November 6, at 4:30 p.m. for free hot cocoa, holiday music, and a chance to send messages of peace, hope, and joy to the Capitol. The tree is set to arrive around 5 p.m. RSVP today for this memorable event!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by tax season each year? Do terms like “deductions,” “credits,” and “filing status” leave you scratching your head? Join us for an enlightening workshop designed to demystify the world of taxes at a beginner/basic level, including information about different types of taxes, tax credits (like the Working Family Tax Credit – WFTC), and free tax prep sites near you!
Join us for a workshop on how to go from “Idea to Business” with Jonathan G. Blanco who is the Founder and CEO of Niftmint and an EIR with the City of Bellevue. He will take you through breaking down the idea into the problem that needs to be solved, who has the problem, and how to create the solution to solve. After the workshop the event will conclude with coworking.
Join FAB – Professional Women’s Networking Group Thursday November 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am at Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre for a morning of networking, learning, and empowerment. Connect with other professional women in a supportive and inspiring environment. Share your experiences, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow personally and professionally. See you there!
This event is sponsored by Merrill Gardens in partnership with the 1st Security Bank
Join us Saturday, November 30th, from noon to 4 p.m. at Piazza Park for a Holiday Farmers Market with free family activities! Celebrate Small Business Saturday along South 3rd Street, then enjoy the Tree Lighting at 5:00 p.m. and meet Santa at 5:10 p.m. in the Pavilion Event Center!
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