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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.
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Hard Hat Happy Hour: Spectra
Spectra at Marymoor
17620 NE 69th Ct Redmond, WA 98052
Tuesday, October 10 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
| Join us for the next in our series of OneRedmond's Hard Hat Happy Hour and network with your fellow business owners and local leaders at the official grand opening and ribbon cutting on their vibrant rooftop deck featuring panoramic views of Redmond. Register here. | |
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Rumble in Redmond: Robot Combat Competition
Redmond Middle School
10055 166th Ave NE, Redmond
Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Join us on Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Redmond for the Rumble in Redmond Robot Combat Competition! Builders from all over North America will bring their robots to an all-out clash where innovation and excitement collide.
Learn more here.
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Coffee with Leaders - Congresswoman Suzan DelBene | |
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This month's Coffee with Leaders event featured U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene at the downtown Redmond location of Rubinstein Bagels. The event allowed attendees to network, ask questions, and discuss their concerns or suggestions. Congresswoman DelBene's insights on the region's challenges and the federal government's role in supporting our economic development were invaluable, making the event an exceptional opportunity for the community to connect with one of their elected leaders.
View more photos from this event here.
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The Redmond Candidates Forum Breakfast brought together Mayoral and City Council candidates for a discussion moderated by Dr. Eric Murray, President of Cascadia College. Mayoral candidates Angela Birney and Jeralee Anderson shared their visions for Redmond in 2050, addressing vital topics like affordable housing and public safety. Attendees also had the opportunity to connect with city council candidates during the networking session. | |
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This event fostered open dialogue between the business community and aspiring public servants, allowing participants to delve into candidate platforms and priorities. With limited space, early registration was encouraged to ensure informed voting and community involvement in shaping Redmond's future.
View more photos from this event here.
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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.
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City of Redmond News
Experience Redmond Website Refresh
ExperienceRedmond.com, the city’s tourism website has recently been freshened up with new videos and content. Be sure to visit the events calendar and business directory for all your resources to eat, sip, shop, play, and stay in Redmond!
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Small Business Grants and Webinar
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.
Register for the application review webinar here.
More information coming soon!
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Insurance Done Differently | |
Get more from insurance. Our benefit partner, Business Health Trust, offers more to small and mid-sized businesses in Washington state.
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More choices – with a wide range of affordable medical plans and additional employee benefits.
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More support – with concierge-level customer service and resources to help you navigate insurance issues and communicate benefits to your employees all year long.
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More value-added benefits – with an ever-expanding list of cost-saving programs and free resources
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Redmond Saturday Market
9900 Willows Road NE, Redmond WA 98052
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., May 13 - Oct 28
Near DigiPen and the Willows Run Golf Course
Enjoy farm fresh food, crafts, flowers, and live music!
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PACE Arts Without Barriers
Redmond Town Center - 7525 166th Ave. NE Redmond, WA 98052
Fridays & Saturdays, May - Oct. | 5-7 p.m.
Arts Without Barriers is a celebration of free, live, and family-friendly performances.
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Redmond Historical Society
Saturday Speaker Series: Currents of Time & Place
Old Redmond Schoolhouse, 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA 98052
Saturday, October 14 @ 10:30 a.m.
Poet and teacher Laura Da’ will discuss the practice of writing about place and history in the Cascadia bioregion. Da’ will read from her collections of poetry and provide context into her research and creative process.
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Calling All Vendors!
Join us Saturday, December 2nd, for an exciting opportunity to showcase and sell your pieces, support and promote your organization to the Redmond and Eastside community, and celebrate the diverse cultures of the region during this festive time of year.
Learn more about the event here.
Apply to be a vendor here.
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Programs for Our Redmond
Business & Nonprofit Community
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Community Business Connector program
Questions about your business?
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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.
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Submit a help ticket here.
- The CBC program will match you by city and language to Connectors for support
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- 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.
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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 1: Business Basics - October 26, 2023 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Register here.
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ArtsWA COVID Impacts Recovery Grant
Applications are now open!
COVID Impacts Recovery grants are available to both for-profit and non-profit businesses in the arts, heritage, and science sectors in Washington. These one-time grants, with a maximum of $5,000 per application, aim to aid in the recovery from pandemic-related economic challenges. The application deadline for interested organizations is Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 5 p.m.,
Learn more and apply at https://www.arts.wa.gov/covid-recovery/.
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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
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