March 2026
March 5 Renton Business Information Session: Special Events and City Branding Toolkit: Last month, we focused on City updates related to the World Cup, Legacy Square activation, and key timelines.
This upcoming session shifts from what is coming to how businesses can prepare and activate. The focus will be on special event permitting and how to use the City’s branding toolkit, along with Visit Renton resources, to promote events and create welcoming, high-quality experiences for residents and visitors.
As Legacy Square brings increased activity and visibility to Renton this summer and beyond, this session will help businesses think strategically about branding, coordination, and timing to make the most of increased foot traffic. Participants will hear directly from City staff about the event permitting process and the tools available to support business led activations.
Let's activate Renton together. Register today.
Submit Your Event to Visit Renton Official Calendar: Event organizers and community partners are invited to submit public events for inclusion on the Visit Renton official events calendar. Events should be visitor friendly and include a clear description, a link for more information, and a horizontal image. All submissions are reviewed prior to publication to ensure quality and relevance.
2026 State of the City: Join us in person at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport for an exciting update on the city's progress and future plans. Get ready to hear directly from Mayor Pavone about what's in store for Renton in the coming year. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with local officials and fellow community members. See you there!
Attendance is free, but a reservation is required. Reserve your spot at rentonwa.gov/SOTC.
Coworking & Quick Tools for Business Renton: Join Startup 425 for a monthly coworking session at Luther’s Table on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Enjoy coffee, practical tips from local business owners, focused coworking time, and open office hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence and the City’s Small Business Liaison. Connect, get guidance, and make progress on your business.
Funding Your Business Needs with SBA Loans: Learn how Small Business Administration loans can fund your startup or expansion. The Seattle District team will cover program options, how to choose the right loan, what lenders look for, where to find a local lender, and free technical assistance, followed by questions and answers.
Clean buildings compliance support opportunity: The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering $32.4 million in grant funding to help building owners comply with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Funds can support benchmarking, energy audits, planning, and efficiency upgrades. Applications are due March 4, 2026.
SBA disaster loans are now available! The SBA is offering low interest disaster loans to Washington businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters affected by the December 2025 severe winter storms. Eligible businesses and nonprofits can borrow up to 2 million dollars for physical damage, while Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available for working capital needs. Physical damage applications are due April 27, and economic injury applications are due November 24.
Cascade Family Fun Day: Join us on Saturday, March 7, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at Cascade Village for Cascade Family Fun Day. Enjoy family friendly activities, a children’s market featuring young entrepreneurs, neighborhood shopping, and Explore Cascade, a sip, shop, and stroll wine walk supporting local businesses.
Showcase at Celebrating Dreams 2026: Business Impact NW is now accepting applications for Celebrating Dreams 2026, a showcase and networking event for women-owned businesses. Showcase businesses will have the chance to share their work with new customers, meet coaches and lenders, and build relationships that support their next phase of growth.
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