Sponsored by Business Health Trust

OneRedmond is proud to partner with Business Health Trust to offer affordable medical, vision and dental plans to our members. Request a quote from Business Health Trust here.

Still time to apply!

Redmond Small Business Grants

The City of Redmond, in collaboration with OneRedmond, has established a $500,000 grant fund aimed at aiding small businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. This initiative will provide $5,000 grants to 100 eligible small businesses in Redmond with up to 10 employees, utilizing a lottery system facilitated by an external organization.

Apply at https://oneredmond.org/grants/

Application Deadline: TODAY, November 13, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Replay the grant application review webinar here.

If you would like to sponsor an upcoming OneRedmond event please email info@oneredmond.org

Event Recap

Hard Hat Happy Hour - Spectra at Marymoor

On Tuesday, Oct 10 we had the pleasure of hosting our Hard Hat Happy Hour at the ever-entrancing Spectra at Marymoor! Guests enjoyed tours, networking, small bites and drinks. We were joined by an array of upcoming retailers set to enhance the community at Spectra at Marymoor. These exciting additions include Bright Horizons, Sasquatch Strength, Phenix Salon, and Stone Korean. Stay tuned for their presence at this remarkable property developed by Quarterra (formerly LMC).

View more photos from this event here.

Rumble in Redmond: Robot Combat Competition

In partnership with Robot Combat League and through sponsorship with Amazon, Experience Redmond, Microsoft, Nelson Legacy Group, and Meta, OneRedmond Foundation hosted the first Robot Combat Competition "Rumble in Redmond" on Saturday, October 21st at Redmond Middle School. 50 robot competitors from across the PNW battled for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place title in the Ant and Beetle weight division. This event marked a step towards the exclusive Robot Combat League National Championship in May 2024.

View more photos from this event here.

OneEastside Innovation Summit

The inaugural OneEastside Innovation Summit, held on November 2nd, attracted 140 attendees eager to explore the future of space and satellite innovation in the region. Stan Shull, space industry analyst with Alliance Velocity, noted in his opening keynote presentation that there's every reason to be optimistic that we are entering an era of space commercialization and entrepreneurship that is well on its way here in Washington State.  Kelly Maloney, co-founder with Space Northwest cited that space-related regional impacts totaled about $4.6 billion in 2021, more than double 2018 levels. The Redmond Space District, contributing to 26% of the state's space workforce, emerged as a key player, producing more satellites than any other city globally.

The event also featured a fireside panel discussion with industry representatives including Donald Mahr of Aerojet Rocketdyne, Steven Metayer of Project Kuiper, Lilac Muller of Kymeta Corp., and Lisa Rich of Xplore, moderated by Alan Boyle, contributing editor at GeekWire. The discussion delved into their companies' outlook, workforce challenges, and more. For a deeper dive, check out the full articles in Puget Sound Business Journal and 425Business.

View more event photos here.

OneRedmond Advocacy Update

Policy plays a critical role in making Redmond the location of choice for businesses and a vibrant community in which to live, work, and visit. As a public/private partnership, OneRedmond is uniquely positioned to facilitate dialogue between Redmond’s policymakers and the business community. Based on member feedback, OneRedmond has established advocacy priorities for the organization. In addition, there will be annual member surveys that will be sent to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our members from year to year. 

Check out the rest of our advocacy work this last month by visiting our updated Advocacy Update page. 

City of Redmond News

Help Shape Redmond’s Economic Development Strategy 

The City of Redmond is creating an Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide business support programming over the next five years. They would like your input as they create a strategy to strengthen Redmond’s economic future. As part of this process, you are invited to complete a brief questionnaire!

Redmond Community Events

Community Business Connector program

Questions about your business?

• Register with the new, no-cost Community Business Connector (CBC) program and get matched with a Connector who will help guide you every step of the way.
• Submit a help ticket here.
• The CBC program will match you by city and language to Connectors for support

• Once assigned, your connector will contact you within 24 hours to set up a time to talk
• Your connector will then use tools and networks to identify resources and return to you with referral options if requested. Your connector can also introduce you to service providers

Learn more about the CBC program here.

Bothell Small Business Workshops

Bothell City Hall - Council Chambers

18415 101st Avenue Northeast Bothell, WA 98011

Thursdays, Oct. 26 - Nov. 16 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This series is open to all business owners on the Eastside. Certified SBDC Business Advisor Shawn Palmer brings you this FREE Bothell Small Business Workshop Series featuring four workshops to help you build and manage your business.

Workshop 4: Financing - Nov 16, 2023 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Register here.

Renton Eastside Made Pop-up Market

Downtown Renton, 510 S. 3rd St. Renton, WA 98057

Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to SHOP & SUPPORT LOCAL at the Renton Eastside Made Pop-Up Market. Hosted in conjunction with the Renton Downtown Partnership the market will feature 20+ arts, crafts, and gift vendors along with food trucks and entertainment. Increase the fun by signing up to participate in the Renton Gobble Wobble Wine Walk from 2 - 5 p.m. and come out for Renton's festive annual Tree Lighting in Piazza Park at 5:15 p.m.

Learn more here.

Washington State Microenterprise Association WSMA Fall Grant Opportunity

Applications are now open!

With support from the Washington State Department of Commerce, WSMA is opening this statewide grant opportunity to fund nonprofit organizations that provide business training, technical assistance, and access financing to the smallest businesses in Washington. 

Application deadline: Friday, December 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Learn more and apply here.