October 31, 2018
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Preeti Shridhar, City of Renton Deputy Public, 425-430-6569
GeekWire spends a week in Renton
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Mayor Denis Law is interviewed by GeekWire's Taylor Soper.
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GeekWire is a fast-growing, national technology news site with strong roots in the Seattle region and a large audience of loyal, tech-savvy readers around the globe, who follow the site for breaking news, expert analysis and unique insights into the technology industry.
GeekWire spent October 28 to November 3 in Renton, interviewing residents to cover how our rapidly-changing city is positioning for the future.
October 28 - Renton’s resurgence: Built on Boeing’s back, this city is poised for a tech boom in Seattle’s shadow
October 30 - From little kid to president of the company, Wizards of the Coast leader stays in the ever-evolving game
October 30 - Counting votes: Inside look at how King County uses tech to tally ballots as voter turnout surges
October 31 - Inside Sartori Elementary, Renton’s new STEM-focused elementary school that is preparing students to fill job skills gap
October 31 - TLDR: Could Renton become the next big tech hub of the Pacific Northwest?
November 1 - Developer plans to launch water taxis to connect Seattle region’s tech hubs by 2020
November 2 - Geek of the Week: From Renton to Carnegie Hall and beyond, Quinton Morris inspires via violin
November 3 - Renton recap: Top takeaways after embedding ourselves in this growing Seattle suburb
November 3 - ‘It just brings the fantasy to life:’ Wizards of the Coast president on D&D, Magic, and what’s next
November 4 - Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin on technology, touchdowns and the importance of building community
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About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 104,100 (2018), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.
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