Oktoberfest is coming to Kenmore this September 19 - 22 and will host a variety of activities and all ages fun around downtown Kenmore and at Saint Edward State Park. The event is being advertised widely outside of Kenmore with support from a Port of Seattle Economic Development grant, in hopes of bringing shoppers and visitors to Kenmore for a weekend of revelry and exploration.
Back in January, Suzanne Greathouse, Derek Wyckoff, and Jason Parker, all members of the Kenmore Business Alliance, started talking about a Kenmore Oktoberfest focused on Brew Row. When they discovered that the City of Kirkland had canceled their annual Oktoberfest for 2024, the team reached out to the Bavarian Beer Garden Band and the Kirkland Oktoberfest Masters of Ceremony (MCs), who, as it turned out, were all available and willing to help.
A core group of business owners and community organizations have come together as the planning committee for the event, including Copperworks Distilling, 192 Brewing, Kenmore Heritage Society, WhatsSup Stand Up Paddle Board and Kayak, the City of Kenmore, and Katie Miller Marketing. As word spread, more businesses such as the Lodge at Saint Edward Park, Snapdoodle Toys, Stoup Brewing, PostDoc Brewing, and more have joined in planning a unique and collaborative event.
The goals of the organizers are to support local businesses, celebrate Kenmore, provide a fun event for community members of all ages, and attract visitors to this amazing community. The group hopes to grow the event each year, expanding activities and involving more community businesses and organizations.
The Kenmore Business Alliance (KBA) is a committee of the Bothell Kenmore Chamber that meets monthly at Kenmore City Hall to:
- Create exposure for Kenmore businesses & the community
- Create networking opportunities for Kenmore business leaders
- Discuss current local issues affecting businesses
- Provide a two-way communication conduit between the Kenmore business community and city officials
The KBA meeting provides opportunities to showcase your business and current activities, as well as a unique opportunity to hear updates from City staff and ask questions.
The KBA is free and open to professionals and business owners doing business in Kenmore.
The next Kenmore Business Alliance meeting is Thursday, September 5 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Kenmore City Hall. Business professionals and business owners of the local community are welcome to attend the monthly Kenmore Business Alliance (KBA) meetings. The KBA is a committee of the Bothell Kenmore Chamber but membership to the Chamber is not required to participate in Kenmore Business Alliance.
 |
|
Meet Hank Heron, Kenmore's new City mascot. Hank hatched at City Hall in April 2024 and is always up for a friendly visit and high five. You’ll be seeing Hank around town the rest of this summer at events. Hank recently stopped by Northwest Electric & Solar in Kenmore during a company event and had a great time!
A big thanks to Suzanne Greathouse and the Kenmore Heritage Society, Copperworks Distilling in Kenmore, WhatsSup Paddle, Michaelman Insurance, Northwest Electric & Solar, and Hot 100 Business for providing seed money to help Hank land in Kenmore.
|
-
Kenmore City Council Meetings
The City Council will be on recess for the month of August and will meet again on September 9. The next Coffee with Council will be held on September 21.
City Council meetings are typically held at 7 p.m. the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays of each month on-site at Kenmore City Hall and streamed virtually (when available) through Zoom and YouTube livestream. City Council meetings are open to the public and public comments are encouraged.
-
Kenmore Business Alliance Meetings
Professionals and business owners who do business in Kenmore are invited to get involved with the Kenmore Business Alliance (KBA). The KBA is great opportunity to network and grow your own business, and it's free (no membership required). Meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Kenmore City Hall.
Business reminders
-
Any business operating in or engaging in business within the City of Kenmore limits is required to obtain a business license. Businesses may obtain a business license registration at no fee if the business reports to the state an annual business income, earned in Kenmore, of $12,000 or less.
-
To register for a Kenmore business license, go to the Department of Revenue’s Business Licensing (DOR) website and complete an application form for a city endorsement. For assistance, call the DOR at 360-705-6741.
-
For more information about Kenmore Business Registration Program, visit Kenmore Business Registration Information or call 425-398-8900.
Want to share Kenmore business news?
Please forward this to a friend! New followers can sign up to receive news updates on a variety of Kenmore topics here.
Si gusta communicarse con la ciudad de Kenmore o revisar un documento en otro idioma, envíe su solicitud con su información de contacto a cityhall@kenmorewa.gov o llame al 425-398-8900.
|
