Renton Chamber of Commerce
INTRODUCTION
The Renton Chamber’s mission is to improve business and economic conditions,
and the general welfare of the community. To that end, the Chamber is in the
business of serving business, as it has for more than 76 years. The Chamber
offers its members leadership development, networking opportunities, advocacy,
and resources to promote business prosperity.
The Chamber partners with the City of Renton, the Renton School District,
Renton Technical College, Valley Medical Center, and community and business
leaders to promote and sustain a healthy business environment and a vibrant
community for Renton’s families and workforce. As part of this effort, each year
the Chamber coordinates important events that unite the community including the
Ahead of the Class Excellence in Education Awards; Business Excellence Awards;
New Teachers Breakfast; Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet; Economic Forecast
Luncheon; State of the City’s Economy; and the Renton Farmers Market.
The members of the Renton Chamber of Commerce understand the
importance of contributing to the success of the community. Representatives from
world-class international corporations, large and small businesses, our local
government, our educational institutions, and our state-of-the-art medical
center are united through the Chamber to protect the economic viability of our
community and keep Renton ahead of the curve.
This 2008-2009 Renton Chamber of Commerce Business Directory &
Community Profile will help you to connect with Chamber member businesses.
Whether you’re in business or an area resident, it’s true that most of us prefer
to do business with someone we know. You can feel this confidence when you use
this directory to find virtually every type of product and service any business
or household could want. If you are visiting Renton from out of town, this
directory will serve as your guide to Renton’s amenities, attractions and
community information. We encourage you to use it as your referral guide to
local companies and organizations.
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
Welcome
to Renton! This is a very
exciting and ever changing period of time for the city. All aspects of
our community are engaged in initiatives to ensure vitality for our
citizens, the business community, and generations to come. One of the
primary values in Renton is the establishment of relationships and
partnerships for the betterment of all stakeholders. This unique
collaboration of the City, the business community, the school district,
Renton Technical College, and Valley Medical Center has helped our
community to become a strong economic force in the Puget Sound region.
The economy in Renton
continues to flourish as existing businesses diversify and new employers
are attracted to the area. Renton is excited to welcome the first stage
of The Landing: an urban retail village, The Federal Reserve Bank, The
Virginia Mason Athletic Center (Seattle Seahawks Training Facility), the
expansion of Valley Medical Center and many other businesses of all
sizes and cultures.
The Renton School District and Renton
Technical College are collaboratively working with community
organizations and local businesses to ensure quality educational
programming where the focus is on lifelong learning, while encouraging
students and adults to meet the ever changing educational and employment
standards. A variety of organizations are partnering to support English
Language Learners in order to ensure educational and economic success.
Specialized programs are being implemented in the schools and local
businesses to support new families to our community.
Other exciting changes that have
taken place in our community include a change in leadership roles. Dr.
Mary Alice Heuschel begins her second year as School Superintendent and
Mr. Denis Law took office as Mayor of the City of Renton on January 1,
2008.
The Renton Chamber of Commerce
Business directory is a resource intended to be used by community
members, individuals and businesses exploring relocation to Renton and
those who just want to visit. Renton is a destination location with a
variety of places to stay, play, shop and dine. Please come and join
the Renton spirit!
Jay Leviton
Renton School District
2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Don Bressler, Renton Technical College
Paul Churchill, Renton Coil Spring Co.
Bob Dunn, Cat's Eye Group John Galluzzo, Farmers
Insurance Agent
Dave Hale, Windermere Real Estate
Roxanne Hanson, Freddie's Club of Renton/Diamond Lil's Card Casino
Don Jacobson, Valley Medical Center
Jay Leviton, Renton School District
Asbury Lockett, Envisioned
Results Coaching
Marcie Maxwell, Windermere Real Estate
Kirk Merrill, Merrill, Carlson & Company
King Parker, King & Bunny's Appliances
Alex Pietsch, City of Renton
Ron Stroben, Citizen
Rich Sweeney,
The Renton Printery
Greg Taylor,
Windermere Mortgage Services
Suzanne Thompson, McLendon Hardware
Greg Yahn, Wizards of
the Coast
Deana Lee Wilson, The Boeing Company
OFFICERS
Chairman:
Jay Leviton
Chair-Elect: Don Jacobson
Secretary/Treasurer: Kirk Merrill
Past Chairman: Greg Taylor
DIVISION CHAIRS
Business Development, Don Bressler
Community Development, Bob Dunn
Legisla
Legisl
Legislative/Transportation,
Dave Hale
Member
Services, Jay Leviton
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Ambassadors: Roxanne Hanson,
Freddie's Club/Diamond Lil's Member
Member Services: Jay Leviton, Renton School District
Business &
Economic Development:
Don Bressler, Renton Technical College
Community Development:
Bob Dunn, Cat's Eye Group
Finance – Kirk Merrill, Merrill, Carlson & Co.
Legislative/Transportation: Bob Blayden, Blayden Design Build, Bernie Dochnahl, DENBE of Renton LLC,
and Dave Hale, Windermere Real Estate
Renton Downtown:
Toni Nelson, Renton City Council
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