Have you been enjoying the conversations on This Week In Kirkland (TWIK)? Take a listen to last week's podcast featuring Jon Hernandez, Lieutenant with Kirkland Fire Dept, as he shares stories from the frontlines of the LA wildfire deployment. 

Listen to the TWIK here.

Did you know business owners are now welcome to apply to discuss the impacts their business has on the Kirkland community? 

Apply to join us on the podcast by filling out the form here. 

Who: Business Owners (Application Required)

What: 5 Series Workshop and Pitch

When: Feb. 26, 11 AM to 2 PM

Where: Kirkland City Hall

Why: Business education and opportunity 

Ready to try your hand at pitching your business to the community? Applications are now being accepted for the  Kirkland Workshops and Pitch Competition!

Apply Here

Build the knowledge and confidence you need to start or grow your business. This challenge offers an ideal setting for hands-on application of practical business tools and the ability to clearly communicate the value of your product or service and the benefits your business offers.

Learn more and apply to participate here (space is limited).

Calling all local businesses! Interested in participating as a vendor in one of the highest-attended farmer's markets on the Eastside? Apply to join the 2025 Kirkland Wednesday Market Season!

If you grow fresh produce, craft handmade goods, offer unique artisanal products, or serve freshly prepared foods, we'd love for you to be a part of our community.

Prepare for Wednesday afternoons of sunshine at the Kirkland Marina, a fun working environment, and a great opportunity to grow your brand while further supporting a thriving local economy. Apply today to share your passion with the neighborhood!

Application link here.

When: 2nd Wednesday of the Month (February 11), from 11 AM to 2 PM

Where: Kirkland City Hall

Who: Anyone that would like to work in a quiet but collaborative space for a few hours

Join us for the entire day or pop in at the times that work best for you. Instead of working from your house, office, or local coffee shop, join us at City Hall for the day!

Need some one-on-one assistance? Sign up below!

Business Advising 1:1 Sign Up

Join us for a dynamic day of coworking, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners in the beautiful city of Kirkland, right at City Hall. Hosted by the City of Kirkland, Startup425, and SBDC, Startup and Small Business Co-Working is designed to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and provide valuable resources to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey along with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners.

Open Office Hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence: Get ready to gain valuable insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs, accelerator directors, and venture partners, who have successfully navigated the challenges of building their own businesses and have been supporting entrepreneurs. Our EIRs are eager to share their knowledge, offer guidance, and help you tackle your most pressing business concerns. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations or advising and receive personalized feedback.

The Adopt-A-Road program is a roadside clean-up program that promotes pride and local ownership in Kirkland’s Roads. Sponsors also have their personalized recognition sign posted at their sponsorship area.

Are you looking for an opportunity to get together with friends & family and help keep the City of Kirkland clean? Are you looking for a way to advertise your business or honor a loved one? Then this is your chance. The City of Kirkland currently has 6 Routes available for adoption.

For more information on Adopt-A-Road contact Kari Waller at 425.587.3900 or kwaller@kirklandwa.gov.

For a map of available routes, visit the Adopt-A-Road section of our Volunteer webpage.

While doing business in Kirkland, you may occasionally be impacted by construction projects. Keep up-to-date on projects as they are planned and happen by visiting the City of Kirkland's construction project webpage using this link.

Highlighted Projects 

• I-405/Northeast 85th Street Interchange and Inline BRT Station Project
• Lake Street Pedestrian Scramble
• 124th Avenue Northeast Improvements