The City of Kenmore was recently awarded a $46,800 Tourism Regeneration grant from State of Washington Tourism (SWT). The City plans to use the funds to design and install creative wayfinding signage that will connect and highlight Kenmore’s unique businesses and experiences. This project aims to support economic growth, increase tourism and visitation, and foster connections between Kenmore’s businesses and recreational activities. The City applied for the grant and was selected from a competitive pool of candidates from across Washington state.
The SBA Office of Recovery and Resilience has made a declaration for Washington State as a result of the Nov. 17 – 25, 2024, Bomb Cyclone. This makes SBA disaster loans available to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private non-profit organizations. SBA, King County and Snohomish County have opened Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) to assist residents and businesses to apply for this assistance.
SBA disaster loans are available to residents and businesses in Chelan, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Pierce, Snohomish and Yakima counties who were negatively affected by the storms. To date, SBA has approved loans for over $2 million to residents and businesses in Washington State.
SBA can offer up to $500,000 to homeowners for repairs or replacement of their primary residence, up to $100,000 to homeowners and renters to replace personal property (including cars) and up to $2 million to businesses for both physical and economic losses. SBA can also offer mitigation funds of up to 20% of a homeowner or business to take measures to prevent damage in the future.
SBA currently has three DLOCs open in King and Snohomish counties. At these centers, people can connect directly with SBA specialists to apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of state and federal programs available to rebuild and move forward in their recovery journey. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments can be scheduled in advance at appointment.sba.gov. The DLOC hours of operation are listed below:
KING COUNTY
- Bellevue Regional Library: Room # 5, Second Floor
1111 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Hours of Operation:
Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- King County Elections Vote Center Room:
919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Hours of Operation: Mondays to Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
- Disaster Loan Outreach Center: Evergreen State Fairgrounds
VIP Cabin-Bldg. #403, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe, WA 98272
Opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Permanently closes at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31
All locations closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the MLK holiday.
Applicants may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is February 21, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Sept. 23, 2025.
The KBA is a committee of the Bothell Kenmore Chamber and exists to provide support, resources, information, and networking opportunities to local businesses and connect businesses with the City of Kenmore. The KBA meets monthly on the first Thursday at Kenmore City Hall. It is free to attend and a great opportunity for anyone doing business in Kenmore.
Each year, a “strategic planning session” takes place where Businesses participate in a voting/selection process to allocated funding towards specific projects. The projects are funded by business registration fees, with the goal of supporting KBA businesses.
Previous KBA Selected Projects:
- 2023: Findkenmore.org - New business directory
- 2024: Kiosk at the Hangar building for community members to navigate Findkenmore.org and discover businesses and activities in Kenmore. This “modern day” kiosk is scheduled to be up and running in February.
The 2025 Selected Projects:
- KBA sponsorship of 2025 Kenmore Oktoberfest events & additional marketing for Findkenmore.org.
Eastside Pride PNW is a community-based non-profit organization made up of LGBTQIA+ members and allies dedicated to uplifting the east side's queer community.
They are offering an “Everyone is Welcome Here” window decal for east side businesses and organizations. Displaying this decal in a storefront is a statement of inclusivity for all people. The Pride flag is a powerful symbol of inclusion, freedom, and community. By showcasing it, a business or organization is expressing their commitment to a welcoming and diverse environment for everyone. Contact info@eastsidepridepnw.com to get a decal for your business.
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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.
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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