Barbara Smith

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Keep downtown parking open to customers | Smith, KDP

The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) – in collaboration with the city of Kent – is continuously looking for parking in downtown Kent for owners and employees.

 

Go big by shopping small on Nov. 30 | Guest op

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30. It's an opportunity to shop at and support our small businesses in downtown Kent. We urge residents to dedicate a portion of their holiday shopping to our local small business in downtown Kent.

 

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Rod & Custom Car Show Aug. 27 | Kent Downtown Partnership

Dave and Chris Williams 1930 Ford Model “A” , Blind Back Sedan will be one of the features at the Kent Downtown Partnership first Rod & Custom Car Show.

 

Not accurate to tie one reason to why retail is hurting: KDP director, Opinion

It is always interesting to read the Letters section of the Kent Reporter. Unfortunately, I feel one recent column inaccurately blamed the city for “problems” in downtown Kent. It is tough running a business anywhere right now. We are feeling the negative impact in our historical downtown. It is never as simple as one reason why our retail businesses are hurting.

Opinion: Let’s not forget what ShoWare did bring to Kent: 350,000 visitors

I read your article in the Kent Reporter about how much money was lost by ShoWare Event Center in 2009 and wanted to share some additional information that isn’t usually thought about.