Sign Up for the 2025 Business Workshops and Pitch Competition!

🚀 Calling All Business Owners! 🚀

Are you ready to sharpen your business skills, pitch your idea, and compete for $5,000? Applications are NOW OPEN for the Kirkland Workshops & Pitch Competition!

💡 What’s in it for you?
✔️ Gain essential business knowledge through a 5-part workshop series
✔️ Build confidence in presenting your business
✔️ Get hands-on experience with practical business tools
✔️ Showcase your business in a LIVE pitch event on April 9!
🎯 Compete for a chance to WIN $5,000 in three different categories!

📅 When: Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, & April 9 (Pitch Day!)
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Where: Kirkland City Hall

🔹 Whether you're launching a new venture or leveling up your existing business, this is your chance to stand out, gain visibility, and refine your pitch in a supportive and competitive environment!

⚡ Spaces are limited—Apply NOW! ⚡
[Apply Here]

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business and compete for $5,000!

2025 King County Wastemobile Schedule

Do you have unwanted hazardous waste that you would like to get rid of?  Here is your chance!  The 2025 King County Wastemobile will be at Northwest University, 5520 108th Ave NE, on May 30, 31, and June 1 between the hours of 10am and 5pm.  Businesses can bring up to 25 gallons per business per day and there is no fee.  For larger quantities or unusual waste, visit the King County Hazardous Waste Management Program or call at 206-296-4692.  If this weekend doesn’t work for you, check out the 2025 Wastemobile schedule for many other dates and locations.

Does your business repair vehicles?

The City of Kirkland and the Department of Ecology would like to help your vehicle repair business reduce its exposure of toxic chemicals by switching to safer degreasers. Solvent-based degreasers contain chemicals that are harmful to human health and the environment.  Businesses that want to make the switch to safer degreaser options may qualify for reimbursement up to $10,000 to purchase new equipment.  Funding is limited so contact us today to learn if you are eligible for the program.  More information can be found on the City of Kirkland Storm and Surface water webpage (Business Pollution Prevention). Kirkland’s own Carburetor Connection made the switch to an aqueous parts washer. Thank you, Carburetor Connection, for protecting yourself, your staff, and the environment.

Construction Updates

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

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