December 2025
Request for Information (RFI): Legacy Square Activation The City is seeking community partners, creatives, and organizers interested in activating Legacy Square in downtown Renton with events, programming, and ideas that invite people to gather and see themselves in the space throughout 2026.
Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Legacy Square Public Art Artists are invited to submit qualifications for a site-responsive artwork at Legacy Square. This opportunity will result in a permanent public art installation that reflects Renton’s identity and sense of place.
Request for Proposals (RFP): Renton Utility Box Wraps Local and regional artists are invited to submit original designs for vinyl wraps on utility boxes along S 7th Street. Selected artists will be commissioned to help transform everyday infrastructure into vibrant public art.
Beginning January 1, 2026, the annual gross revenue threshold for out of city businesses performing work in Renton will increase from $2,000 to $4,000. This change does not apply to businesses located within the city. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
In addition, due to Senate Bill 5814, some business activities will shift from the service and other B&O tax classification to retailing. Impacted services include advertising, live presentations, information technology, custom website development, security services, temporary staffing, and software sales and customization. Find out more.
Business Flood Impact Survey: Help King County Assess Damage: Was your business impacted by recent flooding? King County encourages you to complete the Business Impact Survey. Your response helps the county understand the extent of damage to local businesses and is a critical step in determining whether disaster assistance may be available for affected properties and operations. Clear damage level definitions are provided within the survey to help you accurately report impacts.
Renton, Ready to Play!: The City of Renton has launched its “Renton, Ready to Play!” campaign to unite the community and local businesses in celebration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing residents and visitors to participate in related activities and events. The initiative includes free community watch parties in downtown Renton and highlights local art, culture, and partnerships to showcase the city during this major international sporting event, as Seattle hosts six World Cup matches next summer. Click here to read the full press release.
Branding Your Startup Workshop Renton: Join Startup 425 on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon at the Renton Library, located at 100 Mill Avenue South in Renton, Washington, for an interactive workshop followed by coworking focused on branding at the pre seed stage. Learn how a founder’s clarity, pitch, and presence shape an early brand, explore the fundamentals of brand management and positioning, and leave with practical takeaways and a workbook to help attract investors, partners, and customers. The workshop will be led by Gaurav Malhotra.
World Cup Ready: Game On, Washington! Your Statewide FIFA Watch Party Guide: Join the Seattle Chamber of Commerce for a live Zoom webinar, World Cup Ready: Game On, Washington!, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Learn how communities across Washington can host engaging FIFA World Cup watch parties, with best practices, activation ideas, and partnership opportunities to help local celebrations connect to a statewide and global experience.
Building a Business Plan That Works: Join this free, live online training on January 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST hosted by the SBDC to learn how to build a practical, step by step business plan you can actively use to run your company. This session focuses on creating a clear, actionable plan designed for real world application, not one that sits on a shelf. Registration closes at 11:00 AM PST on January 22, 2026.
Accounting Basics and the Importance of Accounting to Your Business: On January 8, 2026, the SBDC will host a free, live online Accounting Basics training from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST focused on the fundamentals of small business accounting. This session explains the difference between bookkeeping and accounting and helps demystify financial statements so you can better understand and manage your business finances.
SCORE Greater Seattle 2026 Women’s Pitch Contest: The 2026 Women’s Pitch Contest invites women entrepreneurs from Washington, Alaska, and Northern Idaho to compete for business recognition and cash awards. Registration must be completed by the registration deadline of February 27, 2026.
Business conversation: On January 8, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning, join the Renton Chamber for a structured yet open business conversation where participants set the agenda and engage in focused discussions on topics that matter to them. This facilitated session ensures all voices are heard and provides a practical space to share ideas and learn from one another.
The Renton Arts Commission’s Art Lounge is becoming a pop up experience, bringing its popular, hands on creative gatherings to new neighborhoods and spaces across Renton. Each event features an artist led activity where creatives and artist entrepreneurs can connect, learn new techniques, and create original work in a welcoming setting. Art Lounge will take place on January 21, February 18, March 18, and April 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 in the evening, with locations announced.
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