ORGANIZATIONS
At the REDI
Redmond Economic Development Inc.
Timothy J. Park
Speakers at the annual REDI economic update are, seated, from left: Matt Tobolski, BASX Solutions; Ryan Churchill, CFO Initiative Brewing;
and Steve Piazza, CEO of Wild Mike’s Ultimate Pizza.
WHO WE ARE.
Established in 1987, REDI is a private, non-profit
corporation built on partnerships between private business
and the public sector to encourage economic development
in Redmond. In simple terms, we are a catalyst for
economic growth in Redmond, and we’re made of focused
individuals that strive to keep our community vibrant and
strong.
WE’RE ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS.
REDI is made of people with a vision for a prosperous
life for all. We believe at the core of a community’s
success are connections and relationships of the people
who live, work and play here. Without partnerships and
collaboration, a community isn’t a community, it’s merely
a town, a city, or dot on a map.
Our purpose is to maintain the integrity of our tight-
knit community while thinking big and building a strong
economy, from small businesses to those that span the
globe. We also believe prosperity means more than money.
It means living a life with purpose, fulfillment, and to one’s
potential in a desirable place happily called home. And,
being able to do so for years to come.
REDI’s work, together with local businesses, puts
Redmond on the map as a place for industry, talent, and
financial sustainability. This is why REDI exists. Learn more
about how you can be a part of our vision and mission.
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WHAT WE DO.
REDI means business. We create prosperity through
community and business development by increasing the
quality and number of local jobs, by helping companies
grow locally and pursue outside opportunities, by helping
companies secure capital investment, and by recruiting and
retaining both business and talent in Redmond.
• We advocate for early stage company development
and business expansion by helping local businesses with
their growth plans. We also pursue outside leads for
relocation or access to growth markets.
• We help with site selection by identifying suitable
properties for expansion and/or new companies breaking
ground or relocating to Redmond.
• We help businesses navigate governmental policy,
permits, and procedures and help mitigate regulatory
delays.
• Our 30 years as an organization means we have most
of the answers to business development questions, or we
know where to get them, quickly!
• We facilitate conversations and connections between
companies with needs and suppliers that can fulfill
such needs, leading to development and growth of our
community.
• We think of ourselves as dot connectors or catalysts—
we make connections that make things happen.