Redmond is a remarkable place to be; it is buzzing with activity, and there is so much to be celebrated in 2026. Growth is happening everywhere in both the public and private sectors, new roads and public amenities, housing developments, new businesses and services and, of course, new and growing events. The Redmond Chamber of Commerce is actively bringing business and community together, fostering a sense of place and celebrating successes all along the way. New businesses are opening and expanding monthly, and ribbon cuttings are almost a weekly occurrence in Redmond.
First off, Redmond is a place to make things happen and get things done. It is a place where family comes first, and community is everything. The leadership and business community understand this and make it happen. People want to be here; they want to work here and grow here. There is a spirit that is uniquely Redmond, it can’t be bottled, labeled, trademarked or branded, it is inherent and deeply personal. You can sense it in almost every aspect of our community.
Redmond’s leadership (City) understands this unique spirit of Redmond, and makes things happen to address countless issues like homeless needs, with Oasis Village, and they are working hard to make a managed camp a reality. They attack traffic issues with creative new roads and arterials, such as the roundabout at Ninth and Hwy. 126, which will soon connect to Airport Way, and they work relentlessly to communicate needs to ODOT and State Legislators. The community steps up in supporting its schools, Parks and Rec and library systems. You can see evidence of the new buildings and construction happening all around us, and have you seen the construction underway at the Redmond Airport (FLYRDM)? This spectacular new $180 million-plus terminal is scheduled for completion in 2028.
New Redmond businesses are popping up and expanding nearly every month. Downtown Redmond is reporting a near 91% occupancy, and the activities downtown are a huge success. Redmond’s Dry Canyon Arts Association (DCAA) opened the new Dry Canyon Community Arts Center on Sixth St. last December. DCAA, Enjoy Downtown Redmond, the Redmond Chamber and the City are all working together to make Redmond a Hub of activity.
Working together is what it is all about, and Redmond continues to be the community that gets things done. As we move forward through 2026, working hard and working together, we will accomplish great things and, of course, celebrate our successes along the way. Come this 4th of July, our Nation will celebrate our 250th anniversary (semi-quincentennial), and Redmond will come together to celebrate this remarkable milestone with festivities and shine as a community. Big things are being planned, and we are all working together to make it happen. Our success is because of our unique Redmond spirit and our attitude of positivity and enthusiasm.
This year will be another year of success for Redmond, and we will rise to meet any challenge that comes our way with our Redmond spirit. Redmond is the place to be.
