CITY OF RENTON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2020

City of Renton Contacts Brian Sandler, Senior Human Resources Analyst, 425-430-7660 Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569

Eastside Cities Virtual Job Fair is Oct. 29 Five cities combine to connect job seekers with companies that are hiring

RENTON, WA – The City of Renton is partnering with four other eastside cities in the Eastside Cities Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Renton is joined by Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, and Redmond. WorkSource and Washington Employment Security Department are coordinating the fair.

Registration for this free event is now open.

Attendees will meet virtually with recruiters and human resources managers from several regional companies to learn about career opportunities on the Eastside. These representatives will be available for chats via instant messages or video calls.

Companies registered so far include At Work, BECU, Blueline, Castus, Darigold, FedEx, Lowe's, Merrill Gardens, QFC, Renton School District, Sunrise Senior Living, Taco Time, Timber Ridge, Tribeca, University House and U.S. Army. More companies are being added.

About the City of Renton The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 105,500 (2020), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of . Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted nationally recognized companies that wish to provide employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, , IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information is on our website, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor.

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