INTRODUCTION

The Kirkland Downtown Association is a non-profit organization representing the common interests of Kirkland's Downtown Business Community. KDA Membership includes Business Owners, Property Owners, and Neighbors who share a vision for Downtown Kirkland, support each other, provide funds and volunteer hours to promote community events which encourage people to visit, shop, live, work, and play in Downtown Kirkland's unique Waterfront setting. The KDA actively supports the City of Kirkland and the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce efforts in business recruitment, growth, and development.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Kirkland Downtown Association promotes a vibrant year-round downtown by working with merchants, neighbors, property owners and the City of Kirkland to enhance a community in which to visit, shop, live, work, and play.

VISION

'Your Lakefront Village of Choice to Visit, Shop, Live, Work, and Play'


2007 Officers

Neal Christiansen
President

Dr. Kevin Leathers
Vice President


Todd Ormsby
Treasurer

Vacant
Secretary

Dr. Kevin Leathers
Membership Chair



2007 Board Of Directors

Board members are volunteers from the community contributing their time, expertise, and experience to the organization. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8am at FileNet Corporation, 720 4th Avenue, Kirkland. KDA members are welcomed to participate in these forums.

Gunnar Nordstrom
Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery
Chad Leesburg
Banner Bank
Pat Howard
Art Gallery Association
Jeff Joeb
Heathman Hotel
Bonnie Lindberg
Hallmark Realty
Chuck Morgan
Kirkland Performance Center
Vic Newhard
Kirkland Heritage Society
Glenn Petersen
Resident
Mark Shinstrom
Chamber of Commerce
Ellen Miller-Wolfe
City of Kirkland
Thomas Thompson
Argosy Cruises \
Rebecca Willow
Parkplace Books
Dr. Kevin Leathers
Marina Park Chiropractic
Ben Pittman
Wilde Rover Irish Pub
Dave Despard
FileNet/IBM
Bonnie McLeod
McCleod Insurance
Park Place Center
TBD
Larry Springer
Retail
 


2007 Committees

All activities are initiated, planned, and implemented by KDA committees under the guidance of the Board of Directors. Committees are made up entirely of volunteers in the community. If you are interested in volunteering your services, or if you have a community issue or question, please contact the respective chairperson.

Promotions Chairperson:
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Design Chairperson:
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Economic Development Chairperson:Bonnie Lindberg
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Holiday Activities Chairperson:
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Volunteers Chairperson: Patty Tucker
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Newsletter Archives

Monthly newsletters are mailed to KDA members. The 2007 newsletters are available for viewing at the KDA office. An electronic archive is being planned at this site.

Mar 2006 April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 Aug 2006
Sept 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006 January 2007 February 2007


Contact Us

Please direct your questions and comments to the KDA staff members:

Dick Beazell
Executive Director
Phone: 425.893.8766
Email: dick@kirklanddowntown.org
Julie Metteer
Promotions manager
Phone: 425.893.8766
Email: julie@kirklanddowntown.org
Peggy Castleberry
Bookkeeper
Phone: 425.893.8766