June 2025
Who Is Visiting Renton? New Insights for Local Businesses: Recent data from Placer.ai shows most visitors to Renton travel from within 10 to 30 miles, especially from Seattle and nearby areas, and often stay for more than 150 minutes. Saturdays and midday remain the busiest times.
Popular spending categories include food, transportation, healthcare, and entertainment, with many visitors also stopping at shopping centers and regional airports. The top visitor segments “Flourishing Families,” “Singles and Starters,” and “Booming with Confidence” highlight a loyal and diverse customer base.
Use these insights to adjust your business hours, marketing, or services. To learn more, contact us at Thrive@rentonwa.gov.
Helping Renton Businesses Recycle and Compost: Renton’s new Waste Reduction Assistance for Businesses Program helps local businesses comply with Washington’s Organics Management Law by 2030. Led by the Public Works Department, the program offers free training, signage, and composting supplies to reduce food waste and landfill impact.
Join the effort, lower your waste costs, and help shape Renton’s first Zero Waste Plan by submitting feedback by July 31, 2025, at Your Voice Renton.
To participate, contact Solid Waste Program Manager Meara Heubach at mheubach@rentonwa.gov.
Introducing Paint with Purpose – A Community Mural Initiative: The City of Renton, in partnership with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, is launching Paint with Purpose, a new mural program aimed at turning graffiti-impacted spaces into meaningful, community-driven art. This initiative pairs local artists with property owners to create murals that celebrate Renton’s identity and creativity, adding beauty and pride to key areas across the city.
We're currently looking for:
Learn more and apply at rentonwa.gov/publicart or email arts@rentonwa.gov.
Pearson’s Bees and Berries is a family-run blueberry farm in Renton's Kennydale neighborhood, lovingly restored by Crystal and Shane Pearson after purchasing the overgrown historic U-Pick site in 2014. With no pesticides or herbicides, over 1,000 bushes are hand-tended, and Shane’s beekeeping adds some of the area’s most-loved honey. Opened to the public in 2019, the farm thrives thanks to dedicated volunteers. Want to help or learn more? Visit pearsonsbeesandberries.com and follow them on social media for updates on picking season and volunteer opportunities.
June Business Development Meeting: AI in Busines: Join the Renton Chamber of Commerce on June 11th for this month’s Business Development Meeting featuring Crystal Leatherman from the Washington Retail Association. Learn how AI can transform your business through automation, data-driven decision-making, innovation, customer engagement, and cost savings. Gain practical strategies to stay competitive in today’s evolving market.
Manufacturing Opportunities for Small Businesses: Join Washington APEX Accelerator for a live virtual conference on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (PDT) to explore manufacturing opportunities for small businesses in Washington State. This free online session will provide valuable insights for businesses looking to enter or expand within the manufacturing sector. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 11, 2025, by 5:00 PM (PDT).
HR Essentials for Small Business: Free Live Webinar: Join the Washington SBDC and Paychex for a free live webinar on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM (PDT). Learn how to manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and other HR essentials with tools that grow with your business. Register by 1:00 PM on the day of the event.
2025 RMAC Arts & Culture Grant Applications Now Open
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission (RMAC) is offering grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to support arts and culture projects happening in 2025. These grants are open to individuals, organizations, and community groups aiming to make Renton’s cultural scene more vibrant and inclusive, especially for underserved communities.
All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on July 18, 2025, and must be submitted electronically.
For details and to apply, visit the RMAC grant guidelines.
Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency with a Free Energy Assessment: Saving money on your energy bills can be as simple as saying yes. Puget Sound Energy is offering a free small business energy assessment that comes with immediate benefits. Once you agree to the assessment, their team will install no-cost and low-cost energy-saving upgrades such as LED lighting and water-saving aerators, with no disruption to your business operations.
In addition to the on-site upgrades, you will receive personalized recommendations and information on available rebates to help you save even more in the long run.
The result is lower energy bills, a more comfortable space for your customers and employees, and a positive step toward sustainability.
If you are interested, contact Caroline Kim at caroline.kim@pse.com to see if your business qualifies.
Renton Farmers Market Returns in a New Location for 2025: The Renton Farmers Market is back for the 2025 season, with a temporary new home while Piazza Park undergoes construction. Starting June 3 through September 30, the market will take place every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. on Williams Avenue, between South Second and South Third Streets, just one block east of its usual spot. Learn more at rentonfarmersmarket.com.
Downtown Renton Art Walk –Tuesday, June 25, from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Discover Downtown Renton’s creative energy at the Art Walk, held every fourth Wednesday through June. This free, family-friendly event highlights emerging and established artists in local businesses, turning downtown into a vibrant arts hub. Pick up a passport at any participating venue to explore the featured exhibits. Come out to support local talent and enjoy an inspiring evening in the heart of Renton! Learn more at rentondowntown.com/events.
Health & Wellness in the Workplace: Join Startup425 and the City of Renton for a free coworking event focused on health and wellness in small business settings. Held at Valley Medical Center on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM, this event offers networking, resources, and a featured workshop led by Valley’s Communications Team on supporting employee well-being. Drop in or stay all day. Connect, learn, and grow with fellow entrepreneurs.
Location: Valley Medical Center, Medical Arts Center, Floor 1, Conference Room B
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