 Haley Wens, an occupational therapist in Kenmore, takes photos for her business.
The City of Kenmore recently offered free photography sessions to Kenmore businesses paid for through an economic development grant provided by Port of Seattle. Photographer Mike Folden from Kindfire Creative met with business owners and captured unique and beautiful images for businesses to use in their marketing materials, websites, and social media. Thank you to the following businesses who signed up and participated in this unique opportunity.
The City of Kenmore hopes to provide this service again in the future. Stay tuned for additional photography opportunities!
 Stephanie Lucash accepts the national Leadership Trailblazer Award in September.
The City of Kenmore proudly announces that Deputy City Manager Stephanie Lucash has been recognized as the national 2024 Leadership Trailblazer Award winner. This prestigious honor was bestowed upon Lucash by the League of Women in Government (LWG) during the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, in September. The Leadership Trailblazer Award celebrates women who have made significant contributions to public service and demonstrated exemplary leadership in government.
Lucash has worked for the City of Kenmore since 2021, where she has been instrumental in spearheading key initiatives including the American Rescue Plan Act funding and COVID-19 response efforts, leading regional partnerships, building relationships with the local business community, and advocating for access to mental health services and affordable housing.
The City of Kenmore partnered with King County to support and promote the Small Business Awards program. The King County Executive’s Small Business Awards recognizes the people that have taken the initiative to create and build businesses that serve our communities. They host an awards ceremony each year to announce the winners in each of the eight categories. Check out the photos, categories, finalists, and winners of each category here. We hope to have a few Kenmore businesses nominated and awarded next year
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 Kenmore community members enjoying Oktoberfest festivities.
Kenmore's inaugural Oktoberfest in September was a buzzing success! Local businesses and organizations collaborated to launch this first-ever celebration, marking the beginning of a new tradition in our community. The City secured grant funds from the Port of Seattle to support and promote the event, providing a fantastic opportunity to highlight Kenmore’s local businesses and create lasting memories for both residents and visitors.
The idea for this event was ignited at a Kenmore Business Alliance (KBA) meeting earlier this year. Come to the next KBA meeting or email findkenmore@kenmorewa.gov if you'd like to be a part of the event in 2025.
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Last week, Kenmore City Manager Rob Karlinsey shared a new "Hot Topics" update, keeping residents informed about important issues facing Kenmore. Check out his brief update to learn the latest on key topics including middle housing, the Imagine Housing proposal, Lakepointe, the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, and the Financial Sustainability Plan. You're invited to hop on board and stay informed!
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Do you have your business listed in Kenmore's business directory yet? It's FREE and easy to sign up!
You are invited to sign up for Findkenmore.org, Kenmore's new business directory. Doing so allows new customers to find you easily, provides another avenue to share about your business, and welcomes you on board with hundreds of other unique Kenmore businesses. Plus, the City of Kenmore actively promotes the business directory and this provides free exposure for your business listing.
It’s easy to join! Simply go to findkenmore.org and click “LOGIN” in the top right corner. Select “Request an Account” or “Submit a listing” and go from there. After you submit, your business will be verified, and you’ll receive a login to edit/update your listing.
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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 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.
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Kenmore City Council Meetings
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.
Visit the City calendar to see more events and meetings here.
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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.
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