Business

KMM and Excell Services Company open new distribution center in Kent

KMM, a national provider of logistics and network services to the U.S. communications industry, has expanded its geographical footprint with the opening of a 22,000-square-foot Regional Distribution Center in Kent at 19002 72nd Ave. S., according to a KMM news release.

  • Mar 25, 2016
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Westy Ford

Novinium taps Ford for product development

Kent-based Novinium, a recognized technology leader in cable rejuvenation, has hired Westy Ford to the position of product development engineer.

  • Mar 24, 2016
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Westy Ford
Avanath Capital Management recently purchased Silver Springs

Real estate firm purchases Kent apartment complex

Avanath Capital Management, a private real estate investment manager specializing in affordable and workforce housing, recently purchased Silver Springs, a 251-unit apartment complex in Kent.

  • Mar 22, 2016
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Avanath Capital Management recently purchased Silver Springs
Tim O’Connor recently opened The Celtic Club on Central Avenue South in Kent. O’Connor

New Irish pub opens in Kent

A new Irish pub has arrived in Kent just in time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Tim O’Connor recently opened The Celtic Club on Central Avenue South in Kent. O’Connor

Jersey Mike’s Subs to open second Kent location

Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its fresh sliced and fresh grilled subs, will open in The Marketplace at Lake Meridian, 12964 SE Kent Kangley Rd., on Wednesday, March 16.

  • Mar 14, 2016
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Airways Brewing released its 6th Anniversary Mosaic Pilsner last week to celebrate its move this spring to a new Kent location for its brewery and tap room.

Airways Brewing to move brewery, tap room to new Kent location

Kent’s Airways Brewing will move this spring to a new, larger brewery and tap room.

  • Mar 14, 2016
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Airways Brewing released its 6th Anniversary Mosaic Pilsner last week to celebrate its move this spring to a new Kent location for its brewery and tap room.
Get a free cone on March 15 at Dairy Queen and donate money to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

DQ to give away free cones March 15; raise funds for children hospitals

Dairy Queen will give away free cones on Tuesday, March 15 to help benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which includes Seattle Children’s.

  • Mar 8, 2016
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Get a free cone on March 15 at Dairy Queen and donate money to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Macrina Bakery will move its facility to Kent from Seattle this summer and include a cafe open for breakfast and lunch.

Macrina Bakery to open this summer in Kent with cafe

When Macrina Bakery moves its headquarters to Kent from Seattle the facility will include a cafe.

Macrina Bakery will move its facility to Kent from Seattle this summer and include a cafe open for breakfast and lunch.
Sports Authority will close or sell 140 stores but none in Kent or the rest of Washington.

Kent’s Sports Authority store to remain open

Sports Authority doesn’t plan to close a Kent store or any of its other 18 locations in Washington as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing that includes the closure or sale of 140 stores across the United States.

  • Mar 4, 2016
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Sports Authority will close or sell 140 stores but none in Kent or the rest of Washington.
To support Green River College students

Kent Station hosts Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser

Kent Station hosts its annual college scholarship fundraiser – Moolah for Schoolah – for Green River College students throughout March.

  • Mar 3, 2016
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To support Green River College students

Kent Tractor Supply hosts grand opening | Briefs

The Kent Tractor Supply Company store hosts its grand opening Saturday, with specially priced merchandise on sale through Sunday.

  • Mar 2, 2016
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King County wastewater survey coming to 20,000 businesses in March

To support efforts to protect regional water quality, King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division is asking area businesses to complete a survey about the wastewater they generate and send to the regional sewer system each day.

  • Feb 29, 2016
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Ann Snow

Columbia Bank appoints Snow as vice president, business banking officer

Columbia Bank has announced the appointment of Ann G. Snow as vice president, business banking officer supporting Kent, Maple Valley and Black Diamond.

  • Feb 29, 2016
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Ann Snow
Macrina Bakery plans to move this spring from Seattle to Kent for a larger facility. The company supplies many restaurants with baked goods.

Macrina Bakery moving to Kent | Business Briefs

Macrina Bakery, which supplies numerous restaurants, markets and hotels, will move its operation to Kent from Seattle this spring.

Macrina Bakery plans to move this spring from Seattle to Kent for a larger facility. The company supplies many restaurants with baked goods.
Chelsea Jenkins

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill opens at The Marketplace

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is open and serving up fresh Mexican cuisine at The Marketplace at Lake Meridian, 12998 S.E. Kent Kangley Road.

  • Jan 20, 2016
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Chelsea Jenkins
Kent-based Oberto signed New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski to promote its jerky products.

Kent’s Oberto signs Gronkowski, Pence, Pastrana to promote jerky brand

Kent-based Oberto, the nation's leading all natural jerky brand, is teaming up with several athletes as it amps up its 2016 marketing efforts in the red-hot beef jerky category.

  • Jan 19, 2016
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Kent-based Oberto signed New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski to promote its jerky products.

Amazon plans to fill 1,200-plus jobs at its new Kent fulfillment center

Amazon has begun to hire more than 1,200 newly created full-time positions at its new eighth-generation fulfillment center in Kent, the company announced today.

  • Jan 18, 2016
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Chad Gleason.

Kent’s Gleason to lead commercial real estate chapter

Kent’s Chad Gleason has been named president of the Washington State Chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), an internationally recognized and leading commercial real estate association.

  • Jan 12, 2016
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Chad Gleason.
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill will open a location in The Marketplace at Lake Meridian on Wednesday

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill opens in Kent on Jan. 13

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill will hold a grand opening for its newest restaurant in The Marketplace at Lake Meridian, 12998 Southeast Kent Kangley Road, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13.

  • Jan 7, 2016
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Cafe Rio Mexican Grill will open a location in The Marketplace at Lake Meridian on Wednesday
McMonigle Veterinary Hospital won Best Promotional Prowess in Kent Downtown Partnership's inaugural wreath decorating contest with its catlike creation.

Kent Downtown Partnership announces wreath decorating contest winners

Local businesses got into the holiday spirit by participating in Kent Downtown Partnership's inaugural wreath decorating contest.

  • Jan 4, 2016
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McMonigle Veterinary Hospital won Best Promotional Prowess in Kent Downtown Partnership's inaugural wreath decorating contest with its catlike creation.