Kenya to cupcakes. Refugee to restaurants. Local businesses are the fabric of our neighborhoods. Their narratives span the globe but are the heart and soul of Renton, Washington. Even through extraordinary circumstance, these small businesses serve the community with hard work, determination and care.

Let their stories inspire and excite—and help you discover (or rediscover) Renton. After all, the best way to experience the city, is through its dreamers and doers.