 State of the City & Community Appreciation Night will be held on May 13, 2025 at the Kirkland Performance Center. The event will run from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The event that everyone loves is coming up! All Kirkland community members invited to attend!
New to the event this year, the night will kick-off with the Mayor's State of the City address, with Mayor Kelli Curtis taking the stage. Come join the City in celebrating our volunteers, Boards and Commissions, and community for all they do for our wonderful City.
Free to attend, registration here.
 We are thrilled to have successfully completed the 2025 Kirkland Pitch Competition at the City of Kirkland! This year’s event brought together an incredible group of innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, all showcasing their passion, creativity, and drive to make a difference. The energy and talent on display were truly inspiring, and we are so proud of everyone who participated. Most of all, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s winners, who blew us away with their ideas and dedication!
Winners
Startup Business - Treehouse Play Cafe presented by Asmita Misra
Established Business - Elotador presented by Jason Leon
People's Choice Award - Ducky Social presented by Nigel Sharp and Victoria Sharp
Interested in participating next year? Email cswitzer@kirklandwa.gov to sign up!
Check out all the Pitch Competition information here.
The City of Kirkland is in full swing, preparing for another spectacular Celebrate Kirkland 4th of July parade, a cherished community tradition that brings Downtown Kirkland to life with patriotic spirit, joy, and togetherness.
We’d love to partner with your business!
Your partnership is invaluable in making this celebration a resounding success, and we'd be thrilled to join forces with you again to create another unforgettable event.
As one of Kirkland’s premier establishments, this is a fantastic opportunity for your organization to:
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Boost visibility among thousands of attendees, both local and visiting.
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Showcase your community leadership and commitment to Kirkland’s vibrant traditions.
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Enhance your brand reputation as an integral part of Kirkland’s most beloved celebration.
More information here (including sponsorship opportunities!)
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Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 1–2:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall (123 5th Ave.) in Council Chambers
Register here.
The City of Kirkland is currently engaging the community on the topic of homelessness in Kirkland and gathering feedback that will help shape the City’s Homelessness Continuum of Care action plan. As part of this ongoing outreach, City staff invites Kirkland business owners—whether retail/storefronts, office-based businesses, landlords, or others—to discuss how homelessness impacts your business today and opportunities for the City to improve its response to related issues in the future.
King County has been selected as one of five regions in the U.S. for Comcast RISE Grants. This means 100 small businesses in King County will receive over $3 million in grants for monetary, marketing, and technology support. Applications are open from May 1-31 at www.ComcastRISE.com, with winners announced in August.
In addition, your local small businesses can learn more about the Comcast RISE program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply by attending free information sessions being held by Comcast RISE community partner organizations, including the Bellevue Chamber, Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA), Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce, and Tabor 100.
More information here.
Commerce has launched an online tariff information and resource guide in response to questions and confusion around recently implemented federal tariffs. The resource webpage includes export-related support from across communities and at the state and federal levels to help businesses better understand tariffs and how to adapt to changing trade policy.
The site will include information about tariffs and the rates imposed on different countries, strategies to support business owners, training and support, and other resources and events: Tariff Response - Washington State - Where the Next Big Thing Begins
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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.
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