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SUMMARY:2026 Business Development Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Do You Need Additional Workforce Support? Do You Want to Be Part of a Greater Community Initiative?\n\nJoin the Renton Chamber of Commerce for a powerful and inspiring Business Development Breakfast featuring the Renton School District's RISE Program (Readiness\, Independence\, Skills & Employment) at Talley High School.\n\nThis is more than networking and breakfast - it is an opportunity to discover an untapped workforce pipeline\, build meaningful community partnerships\, and learn how local businesses are helping shape the future of Renton through mentorship\, inclusion\, and opportunity.\n\nAs workforce shortages continue impacting industries across our region\, the RISE Program offers businesses the opportunity to connect with motivated young adults ages 18 22 who are developing workplace\, communication\, transportation\, and independent living skills through real-world employment experiences and community partnerships.\n\nMany businesses are discovering the incredible value RISE students bring to the workplace through reliability\, enthusiasm\, positivity\, dedication\, and pride in contributing to their community.\n\nThis breakfast is designed for businesses\, nonprofits\, organizations\, and leaders who:\n\n  Need additional workforce support\n\n  Want to strengthen future workforce pipelines\n\n  Believe in investing in the next generation\n\n  Want to create meaningful impact while growing their business\n\n  Are looking for ways to become more involved in the community\n\nPresentation Highlights:\n\n  Renton CTE Introduction Highlighting the RISE Program   Kellie Luther\n\n  RISE Program Staff Discuss Program Structure & Importance   RISE Staff\n\n  The Business Case for RISE Internships   Heather Evans\n\n  Chamber Member Business & RISE Partner Share   Chamber Member Business Partner\n\n  Student Story   Hear directly from a RISE student about the impact of the program\n\n  Business Networking Game & Partnership Opportunities   All Attendees\n\nCome hear real stories\, connect with community leaders\, and learn how your business can make a lasting difference while gaining access to future workforce talent and support.\n\nBe part of something bigger than business. Be part of building futures in Renton.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Do You Need Additional Workforce Support? Do You Want to Be Part of a Greater Community Initiative?</strong></p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">Join the Renton Chamber of Commerce for a powerful and inspiring Business Development Breakfast featuring the Renton School District&rsquo\;s <strong>RISE Program (Readiness\, Independence\, Skills &amp\; Employment) at Talley High School.</strong></p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">This is more than networking and breakfast -&nbsp\;it is an opportunity to discover an untapped workforce pipeline\, build meaningful community partnerships\, and learn how local businesses are helping shape the future of Renton through mentorship\, inclusion\, and opportunity.</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">As workforce shortages continue impacting industries across our region\, the RISE Program offers businesses the opportunity to connect with motivated young adults ages 18&ndash\;22 who are developing workplace\, communication\, transportation\, and independent living skills through real-world employment experiences and community partnerships.</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">Many businesses are discovering the incredible value RISE students bring to the workplace through reliability\, enthusiasm\, positivity\, dedication\, and pride in contributing to their community.</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">This breakfast is designed for businesses\, nonprofits\, organizations\, and leaders who:<br />\n&bull\; Need additional workforce support<br />\n&bull\; Want to strengthen future workforce pipelines<br />\n&bull\; Believe in investing in the next generation<br />\n&bull\; Want to create meaningful impact while growing their business<br />\n&bull\; Are looking for ways to become more involved in the community</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Presentation Highlights:</strong><br />\n&bull\; Renton CTE Introduction Highlighting the RISE Program &ndash\; Kellie Luther<br />\n&bull\; RISE Program Staff Discuss Program Structure &amp\; Importance &ndash\; RISE Staff<br />\n&bull\; The Business Case for RISE Internships &ndash\; Heather Evans<br />\n&bull\; Chamber Member Business &amp\; RISE Partner Share &ndash\; Chamber Member Business Partner<br />\n&bull\; Student Story &ndash\; Hear directly from a RISE student about the impact of the program<br />\n&bull\; Business Networking Game &amp\; Partnership Opportunities &ndash\; All Attendees</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">Come hear real stories\, connect with community leaders\, and learn how your business can make a lasting difference while gaining access to future workforce talent and support.</p>\n\n<p>Be part of something bigger than business. Be part of building futures in Renton.</p>\n
LOCATION:GenCare Lifestyle at the Lodge at Renton 1600 Eagle Ridge Dr S\, Renton *parking behind building makes meeting room most accessible - fire lane parking ok for this meeting
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URL:http://devgorenton.chambermaster.com/events/details/2026-business-development-breakfast-07-08-2026-32818
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