Business

Dog Spaw 2 Hour Grooms organizes Holiday Pet Food Drive

Dog Spaw 2 Hour Grooms host its inaugural Holiday Pet Food Drive. All donations received benefit the Seattle Humane Society's senior/low income program.

  • Dec 5, 2013
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Shopping and football take center stage this weekend.

SBA encourages Washingtonian to shop small on Saturday

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging Washingtonians to shop small on Nov. 30 as part of Small Business Saturday, a day that is dedicated to supporting the small businesses that anchor our local communities and strengthen our economy.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Shopping and football take center stage this weekend.
Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co.'s new Kent office – at 6811 S. 204th St.

Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co. opens office in Kent | Briefs

Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co., a design and build company headquartered in Warren, Mich., has opened a new office in Kent.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co.'s new Kent office – at 6811 S. 204th St.
Together with Seattle Public Utilities

Celebrating 25 years of recycling, Seattle zeroes in on best practices

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the typical American household of four throws away nearly 125 pounds of trash each week, a figure that increases by 25 percent between the Thanksgiving and New Year's holidays.

  • Nov 26, 2013
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Together with Seattle Public Utilities
Kent-based Smith Brothers Farm will donate milk to Food Lifeline based on its Holiday Egg Nog sales from Dec. 2-13.

Kent’s Smith Brothers Farm announces milk donation promotion

Kent dairy delivery company Smith Brothers Farms in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Washington plans to donate thousands of gallons milk to Food Lifeline, a Western Washington non-profit food distribution agency.

  • Nov 25, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-based Smith Brothers Farm will donate milk to Food Lifeline based on its Holiday Egg Nog sales from Dec. 2-13.
Home sales were up 17 percent in Kent in October compared to the same month last year.

Kent home sales, prices up in October compared to 2012

Homes sales in Kent were up 17 percent and prices up 10.9 percent in October compared to the same month in 2012.

Home sales were up 17 percent in Kent in October compared to the same month last year.
Sharon Rountree

Brew pub finds its niche in Kent’s historic downtown

The oven timer at the Airways Brewing Co. Beer & Bistro goes off, drawing the whole room's attention to a potentially burned dinner.

Sharon Rountree
Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co.

Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co. expands to West Coast, opens office in Kent

Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co., a design and build company headquartered in Warren, Mich., has opened a new office in Kent.

  • Nov 17, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co.
Eu-wanda Eagans

Northwest Harvest appoints chief operating officer

Eu-wanda Eagans recently joined Kent-based Northwest Harvest as its chief operating officer.

  • Nov 14, 2013
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Eu-wanda Eagans
The Turkey Challenge among businesses raises money and food for the Kent Food Bank.

Week 4 business leaders in Kent Turkey Challenge | Food Bank donations

Businesses are competing in the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge to raise food and money for the Kent Food Bank.

  • Nov 12, 2013
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The Turkey Challenge among businesses raises money and food for the Kent Food Bank.
The nation's newest aircraft carrier

Kent company contributes to construction of newest U.S. Navy aircraft carrier

The U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier, Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), will be christened on Saturday at the Newport News, Va., shipyard, and Kent-based Tri-Tec Manufacturing is celebrating the company's contribution to the ship's construction.

  • Nov 7, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The nation's newest aircraft carrier
Founded in Spring 2010

Kent’s Airways Brewing Co. celebrates second anniversary on Thursday

Airways Brewing Co. Beer & Bistro celebrates two years of growth with 11 Airways brews on tap – including a limited release – and complimentary dessert for patrons on Thursday.

  • Nov 5, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Founded in Spring 2010
Businesses are raising money and food for the Kent Food Bank in the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge hosted by Torklift Central.

Week 3 business leaders in Kent Turkey Challenge | Food Bank donations

Businesses are competing in the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge to raise food and money for the Kent Food Bank.

  • Nov 4, 2013
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Businesses are raising money and food for the Kent Food Bank in the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge hosted by Torklift Central.
BECU will move its financial center out of Kent's TOP Food and Drug on Nov. 16 to a temporary location at Kent Station.

BECU to move temporarily to Kent Station from TOP Food store

With the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its Kent store, the BECU credit union will move its Neighborhood Financial Center inside the store to a temporary site at Kent Station.

BECU will move its financial center out of Kent's TOP Food and Drug on Nov. 16 to a temporary location at Kent Station.
Mike Swienty

East Hill shop features specialized cycling studio

Mike Swienty is putting a new spin on exercise in Kent. The former 24 Hour Fitness employee opened the first "cycling boutique" on the Kent Kangley Road shopping center to focus exclusively on cycling.

Mike Swienty

Kent business receives Operational Excellence Award from AWB

Fluid Motion of Kent received the Association of Washington Business (AWB) Operational Excellence Award on Friday for its fast-growing line of recreational boats.

  • Oct 25, 2013
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Gary Cline

Local utility commissioner honored

The Washington Association Of Sewer and Water Districts recently honored local utility commissioner Gary G. Cline for his 38 years of service.

  • Oct 25, 2013
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Gary Cline
Dr. Roger White's staff at Kent Station Chiropractic & Massage include Jessica Frazee

Dr. White, Kent Station Chiropractic & Massage celebrates 38 years in business; food drive set

Dr. Roger White, D.C. and his staff celebrate 38 years in business and their second anniversary at Kent Station with Patient Appreciation Day on Saturday. The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, is an opportunity for White to thank his patients for their support over the years, as well as kick off a fundraiser for the Kent Food Bank.

  • Oct 24, 2013
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Dr. Roger White's staff at Kent Station Chiropractic & Massage include Jessica Frazee

Bitter as ever: Airways Brewing Co. to hold IPA Halloween party

The Airways Brew Crew at the Brewery & Tap Room celebrates the third birthday of its most popular beer and beloved bitter mascot, the Sky Hag IPA, from 3 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 31.

  • Oct 24, 2013
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Debra Kerner

Kerner of Kent-based All StarZ Staffing honored

Debra Kerner, president of the Staffing Association of Washington (SAW) and president of Kent-based All StarZ Staffing, was honored at Staffing World 2013, the annual convention and expo of the American Staffing Association, held Oct. 8-10 in Orlando, Fla.

  • Oct 23, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Debra Kerner