The Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the annual Welcome Breakfast for new teachers in the Renton School District. More than 100 teachers attended the event at the Mapelwood Greens golf course.

The event was sponsored by more than 50 local business including title sponsor Wizards of the Coast. Keynote speaker King County Executive Ron Simms shared with the crowd his memories of how school teachers helped shape his life.

Comments from teachers and others in attendance where very positive. All were pleasantly surprised by the way a city, local businesses and a school district join together to make newcomers feel welcome.