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Hybrid 2022 State of the City Summit
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
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Join OneRedmond and the City of Redmond for this year's 2022 State of the City Summit on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Redmond City Hall. This is a hybrid program offering the opportunity for Redmond's business and nonprofit community to network in person. You may also choose to attend the event virtually via Microsoft Teams.
In her third State of the City address, Mayor Angela Birney will share accomplishments of the past year and priorities as we look to our future.
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Legislative Session Update
Kristina Hudson, CEO, OneRedmond & Founding Partner, OneEastside
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Washington State’s 2022 Legislative Session has come to an end. This year there was an unprecedented number of new bills introduced during this short session, in addition to a historic transportation package. We are pleased to share that $70M from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund will be allocated to fund grants of up to $75,000 to small businesses throughout Washington state. From that fund, $42M will be provided to assist businesses in maintaining their operations. $28M will be provided to solely assist the reopening of businesses that have temporarily or totally closed their operations. As always, our team is standing ready with resources and no-cost advisors to assist our small businesses as they navigate these opportunities.
More highlights
- $100M for helping our hospitality industry recover
- $400K to support the Washington Minority Business Development Agency
- $34.5M Innovation Fund to help support local and regional efforts to serve our disenfranchised businesses
- $1M Support for the Washington State Small Business Development Center
The historic $16.8B Statewide Transportation Package is allocated to projects ranging from building new hybrid electric ferries and funding more walking and biking corridors, to highway maintenance and replacing fish passage culverts. Funding is also provided to ensure that those age 18 and younger can ride for free on public transportation. Among the many funded projects, here are some that impact the Eastside:
- Backfills shortfalls on Highways 520, 167, and Interstate 405
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Expanding and improving Eastrail
- Widening of SR 18 between Issaquah-Hobart Road and Deep Creek
- Building a 148th bicycle and pedestrian overpass in Redmond
Also addressed this session, was the rapidly increasing crime of catalytic converter theft. The theft of catalytic converters for their precious metals, which can be sold for a quick payday, is happening all over, including in Redmond. This bill added new requirements for scrap metal dealers who purchase catalytic converters. It also imposed additional fines and creates a catalytic converter theft workgroup at Washington State University.
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OneEastside Economic Outlook Summit Recap |
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The OneEastside Economic Outlook Summit on February 25th provided important information on the challenges and opportunities facing the Redmond and East King County economy in the year ahead, as well as a fireside chat with business and nonprofit leaders, and much more.
Eastside Economic Outlook: A Tale of Two Recoveries
Dr. Spencer Cohen, Principal with High Peak Strategy, conveyed a tale of two economic recoveries on the Eastside.
Fireside Chat with Eastside Business Owners and Nonprofit Leaders
Don Baker with the Puget Sound Business Journal moderated a thought-provoking discussion with representatives from Redmond's Microsoft and Eastside For All and 1Up Ventures; Ezell's Famous Chicken and Meta Reality Labs Research.
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Introducing GiveBig Eastside |
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Redmond nonprofit organizations will have the opportunity to increase donations and enhance engagement by participating this year in GiveBIG.
GiveBIG is an online fundraising campaign for nonprofits in Washington state. This year, GiveBIG will kick off on April 19 and culminate in a 48-hour giving event from May 3-4.
GiveBig Eastside will provide additional support to eastside nonprofits who wish to engage in the 2022 GiveBIG campaign. Support will include assistance with joining the GiveBig platform and support with marketing and promotion.
Register to join our webinar this afternoon, March 15th at 1:30pm or watch a recording later to learn more about how your nonprofit can benefit from GiveBIG. Register here. |
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MAPS – SBRN and MCNA Small Business Fair |
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Mask Guidance: The King County indoor mask order ends March 11, 2022. Masks will still be required in certain settings including healthcare, medical facilities and public transit. Businesses, schools and childcare providers may still choose to implement their own mask requirements.
Vaccination Verification: The vaccine verification requirement is no longer in effect in King County. Businesses may still choose to implement their own vaccine verification policies. For business resources about this policy change, visit the Seattle Metro Chamber's website: kcvaxverified.com.
New Resource: Signage
As our region moves into the next phase of recovery, we have developed the following signage. Please take a minute to click on the image that best reflects your COVID Policy -- download, print and display on your Redmond storefront or office. We encourage all businesses post as a reminder to be kind and respect the rules of the room you are in.
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OneRedmond Member Benefits:
Save on Insurance with Business Health Trust
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EFFICIENT CARE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
Busy schedule? No problem. Access to virtual care is here for you whenever, wherever, thanks to Business Health Trust. Become a member and easily get connected with healthcare professionals from providers like Premera or Kaiser Permanente that are available almost instantly.
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Programs for Our Redmond
Business & Nonprofit Community
OneEastside SPARK
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Is Your Small Business Ready for Tax Season?
OneEastside SPARK is sponsoring one-on-one no cost tax advising for small businesses in East King County.
What's included? Sponsored services include a 50-minute call with a tax professional. Interpretation is available in Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese.
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Eligibility - Your business must be located in East King County (view map) and have ten or fewer employees.
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Upcoming Webinar
Tues., March 15, 2022 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Register
Tues., March 29, 2022 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Register
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OneRedmond is the City of Redmond, Washington's Economic Development Enterprise, Chamber of Commerce, and Public Foundation all in one. OneRedmond also houses the SBDC, SCORE & the Washington Interactive Network (WIN). |
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OneRedmond
8383 158th Ave. NE, Suite 225
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425.885.4014
www.oneredmond.org
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