FIFA World Cup 2026 - Are You Ready?

Our region is about to experience its biggest sporting event in history. With that comes fantastic economic impacts to you, our local business community. Visit Seattle recently projected an economic impact of $929 million for King County, including over $100 million in direct state and local tax revenue. Visitors typically spend up to three days in the area. If you want to get your business ready for the big matches, the Seattle Metro Chamber has a one stop resource center including a Watch Party Playbook. To learn more about the World Cup in our region, check out Seattle FWC26 - local organizing committee for Seattle’s participation as one of the 16 host cities selected for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

City Manager Welcome Reception

Get to know Kenmore's new City Manager! You're invited to a community reception on Monday, November 10 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. for an evening meet and greet with Teri Killgore.

EV Charging Grant Assistance

Are you a commercial or multi-family property owner looking to install EV chargers? The Washington State Department of Commerce has opened $19 million in grant funding for public and multi-family charging. Visit waevcp.commerce.wa.gov for more details and info on eligibility. Don't know where to start or have other questions? The City of Kenmore is here to help the following: 

• Lay out the steps needed for the grant
• Check site eligibility
• Help contact with PSE for electrical evaluation
• Answer any questions regarding acceptable equipment, timelines, and more

Contact us at CAP@kenmorewa.gov.

Kenmore City Hall Voting Center & Ballot Drop Box

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4! Kenmore City Hall offers a Voting Center and a ballot drop box.  King County Vote centers are available to register new voters, update current voter records, obtain a voter registration card and to provide assistance to voters who need help completing their ballot.  The ballot drop box at Kenmore City Hall is only open during election cycles, your ballot must be returned to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

The Kenmore Business Alliance (KBA) is a committee of the Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, formed to foster a thriving and connected business community in Kenmore and beyond. We welcome professionals and business owners from across the region to engage with us in meaningful collaboration, networking, and advocacy. 

Professionals and business owners in Kenmore are invited to get involved with the Kenmore Business Alliance (KBA). The KBA is great opportunity to network and grow your business!

The KBA typically meets on the first Thursday of every month at Kenmore City Hall from 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. You do not need to be a Bothell Kenmore Chamber member to attend KBA meetings (free to attend).

Meeting Reminders

• 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. 
  
  
• Bothell Kenmore Chamber Meetings and Events
  The Chamber offers 4 ways to connect, 4 times a month:
  • Chamber General Meetings
  • After Hours Social Events
  • Kenmore Business Alliance
  • Bothell Business Forum

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

• October 29 - Kenmore City Council Forum, Inglemoor High School
• November 1 - Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration
• November 1 - 4 - Kenmore Voting Center Open
• November 4 - King County Election Day
• November 6 - Kenmore Business Alliance Meeting
• November 8 - Fall Tree Planting Event
• November 10 - Coffee with Council
• November 10 - City Manager Reception
• November 10 - City Council Regular Meeting 
• November 12 - Kenmore Community Club Potluck Presentations: Kenmore Police Department 
• November 15 - Coffee with Council 
• November 17 - City Council Regular Meeting 
• November 20 - Planning Commission Meeting 

Visit the City calendar to see more events and meetings here.
Visit Findkenmore.org for community event calendar listings here.

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