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People are choosing Renton.
Leaders in business, development, education and healthcare
were asked to explain why they made Renton their choice
to live, work and do business.

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"At Valley, we deliver
almost 3,000 babies a year, and that's why I love
my job. I wanted to be affiliated with the best
baby hospital in the region."
- Robert Molina, M.D.,
Valley Medical Center
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"I chose to
establish my family practice in Renton because I
found it to be a close-knit community of proud,
hard working people who care for and support each
other, their neighbors and their local businesses."
- Bob Thompson, M.D.,
Valley Medical Center's Cascade Primary Care
Clinic
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"Renton offers
a terrific central King County location with excellent
access, comparatively low costs and a government
with an outstanding pro-business attitude. These
factors make Renton unique to Puget Sound. That's
why we invested in Renton."
- Jeff Roush, Principal,
Martin Smith, Real Estate Services
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"The Science Department
here is exceptional, with the highest standards
and creativity. Chemistry is all about problem
solving. There is absolutely nothing more rewarding
than seeing a student work through a problem and
find a solution. It's a skill they'll use their
whole life."
- Dawn Wakeley,
Lindbergh High School, chosen 2000 Washington
Secondary Science Teacher of the Year
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"As one of the 14 best
technical colleges in the nation, more than 95%
of our students find quality jobs immediately
after graduation. Highly professional staff, strong
business partnerships and customized training
and retraining programs, make the college a perfect
choice for students."
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Don Bressler, President, Renton
Technical College
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"The City was willing to
work to get us in quickly, efficiently and economically.
Central location, ample, free parking and half
the cost for office space. That's why we chose
Renton for our growing, high-tech company."
-
Bernee Strom,Chairman and CEO, and
Dan Dixon, Vice Chairman, iCopyright.com
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"Renton is an outstanding
value and a great real estate market, with a top-notch
location that's convenient to the eastside and
Seattle. The permitting process is super and City
leaders are creative in getting deals done. That's
why we're investing in Renton."
- Ken Krueger, Division
President,
Centex Homes
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"After being recruited by other school districts,
I chose Renton. It's a place where you can make
a difference thanks to strong community support,
a caring and dedicated staff and talented students.
And I chose to buy a home in Renton too."
- Dan Sakaue, Principal, Tiffany
Park Elementary
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Leaders in business, development,
education and healthcare are choosing Renton!
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