The Curve
Check out the Fall Edition of THE CURVE – Renton’s exciting, must-see magazine show. Part Alton Brown, part John Curley, all ahead-of-the-curve story telling. That’s “The Curve!”
To view The Curve as a streaming video, check the link below.
This quarter’s cable television show features six lively segments:
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A Parallel Universe in Renton – The hottest high tech product from last year, according to PC World, came from Renton’s own Parallels. Thanks to Parallels, the pc and mac world can live as one.
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A River Runs Through It – If the lure of great fly fishing right in the heart of a city doesn’t get you hooked on Renton, we’re not sure what will. Explore remarkable fishing on the Cedar River, which runs right through Downtown Renton, and the beauty of the 17 mile Cedar River Trail.
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Ready for Take Off? – From Wiley Post and Will Roger’s last flight to the launch of every Boeing plane made in Renton and from corporate jets to one of the only publicly operated seaplane base in the Lower 48 States, the Renton Municipal Airport ranks among the top six airports in the State of Washington in terms of aircraft landings and takeoffs.
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High Tech Truckin’ – Use 3-D glasses to custom design your ride. Bio diesel operations. Spectacular comfort. Gauges that monitor fuel efficiency and performances. The latest luxury ride from Europe? Nope – it’s the next generation of trucks being built in Renton by Kenworth, a division of Paccar.
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Meet Me at the Market – Foodies are flocking to Downtown Renton through the summer for the freshest produce and fruit, unique crafts and sweet entertainment.
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Don’t Open a Small Business (unless you check with them first) – Renton’s Small Business Development Center at Renton Technical College can help with business plans, marketing, and financial consulting.
The Curve airs on Renton's Channel 21 at the following times:
- Renton's Channel 21
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 2 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m., and 10 p.m.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:01 a.m., 8 a.m., 3 p.m., and 11 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 4 a.m., 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m.
The Curve will also air on Puget Sound Access Channel 77.
The Curve dramatically shows why Renton is the center of opportunity. Renton is hot and the proof is in the numbers:
- 101% increase in assessed value over past 10 years
- 75% increase in sales tax collections over past 10 years
- 45% population growth since 1990
- More people moved to Renton than any King County city except Seattle (2000 to 2005)
- Number of housing units increased by 20% since 2000
- Renton is the right choice – it’s the center of opportunity in the Puget Sound region where families and businesses thrive.
Renton's perfect for:
- Companies looking for the right location.
- Developers looking for a hot opportunity.
- Employers looking to recruit the best of the best.
- Families considering a new place to buy a home and educate their children.
Need Renton marketing materials? Contact us today - Renton's Department of Community and Economic Development at 425.430.6580.
The Curve is proudly sponsored by the Renton Community Marketing Campaign, a partnership between the City of Renton, the Renton School District, Renton Technical College, Valley Medical Center, and Renton Chamber of Commerce. The Curve is produced by Hamilton/Saunderson.
Remember, stay ahead of the curve.
Previous Episodes
Summer 2007
- Foodies Flock to Renton - Did you know that Renton has more restaurants per capita than any other major city in Washington? Check out The Curve and see what's on Renton's menu.
- Dreams Take Flight in Renton – Under Renton’s new Schools Superintendent Mary Alice Heuschel, school test scores are soaring.
- Brain Power Soars in Renton - Meet Valley Medical Center’s Dr. David Vossler, director and founder of the innovative and unique Washington Neuroscience Institute.
- Downtown Renton's Uptown Glassworks is attracting glass artists and shoppers from throughout the Northwest
Recently, Uptown Glassworks was the site of a creative photo shoot for a new Renton print ad that features Seattle Seahawk President of Football Operations/General Manager Tim Ruskell and Chief Executive Officer Tod Leiweke. Check out the Seahawks forging their winning team in Renton!
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© 2007 The City of Renton