Business

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
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Debra Kerner
BECU is searching for a new credit union location with the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its Kent store.

Kent’s East Hill BECU looking for new location with TOP Food closing

BECU is looking for a new Kent location for its Neighborhood Financial Center with the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its store within the new few months on the East Hill.

BECU is searching for a new credit union location with the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its Kent store.
Anna Kasabyan offers up a dish of Skylars

Small Kent bakery goes big on flavor

Circumstances and a passion for perfecting home-spun recipes have changed the immediate career course for Anna Kasabyan.

Anna Kasabyan offers up a dish of Skylars
Schneider Electric’s Colton Wiseman

Stoneway Electric Supply facility celebrates 25 years in Kent

Stoneway Electric Supply Company's branch in Kent recently celebrated 25 years with a customer appreciation day and trade show featuring exhibits from 24 vendors.

  • Oct 14, 2013
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Schneider Electric’s Colton Wiseman

Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln, Kent-Meridian students to raise money for extracurricular activities

Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln and Kent-Meridian High School are partnering to help raise up to $6,000 in support of various school clubs and sports as part of Ford Motor Company's Drive 4 UR School program.

  • Oct 7, 2013
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Donations during the 2nd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge last year arrive at the Kent Food Bank.

Businesses wanted to register for Kent Turkey Challenge to help food bank

Kent businesses and organizations must sign up by Friday, Oct. 11 to join the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge to collect donations for the Kent Food Bank.

Donations during the 2nd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge last year arrive at the Kent Food Bank.
Isernio’s Sausage

Isernio’s Sausage Company expands into Kent

A top Northwest fresh sausage producer, Isernio's Sausage Company, has announced its expansion into a new state-of-the art, 27,750-square-foot production and office facility in Kent.

  • Sep 27, 2013
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Isernio’s Sausage

Kent Refugee Employment Summit scheduled for Oct. 8

The Kent Cultural Diversity Initiative Group and 10 local employment service providers will present Kent's first Refugee Employment Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 8 on the Kent Station Campus of Green River Community College, 417 Ramsay Way, No. 112.

  • Sep 27, 2013
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King County presents Small Business Awards

Two Kent businesses and another from Auburn were finalists in the third annual King County Executive's Small Business Awards program.

  • Sep 25, 2013
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Consumer alert: Do you have an individual health plan? Know your rights, options

Thousands of consumers who buy their own health insurance will soon receive letters from their insurance company telling them their old health plan is going away and that they will have to pick a new one. Knowing your rights and options will help you get the best plan to meet your needs.

  • Sep 19, 2013
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Kent-based OMAX Corp. awarded prestigious Inc. Magazine honor

OMAX Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of advanced abrasive waterjet machines and accessories, has once again made Inc. Magazine's 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

  • Sep 9, 2013
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Two Kent businesses named finalists for regional award

A pair of Kent businesses – POP! Gourmet Popcorn Company LLC, and Golden Steer Restaurant – were among 21 finalists for the King County Executive's Small Business Awards.

  • Sep 5, 2013
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City of Kent offers B&O tax filing workshop Sept. 19

The city of Kent will host a free training workshop on the city’s new Business and Occupation Tax (B&O) from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

ShoWare Center hosts hiring event on Friday

Looking to hire a handful of Conversion Crew positions at the ShoWare Center, venue officials have scheduled an open house for on-site interviews at 10 a.m. Friday.

  • Aug 29, 2013
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OMAX staff

Kent-based OMAX Corp. celebrates 20th anniversary

OMAX Corporation welcomed nearly 600 customers, friends, family and special guests from throughout the country at Shape The Future: OMAX's 20th anniversary Open House and Technology Event.

  • Aug 29, 2013
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OMAX staff
OMAX Corporation celebrates 20 years of continuous innovation in abrasive waterjet technology with a special anniversary event on its Kent campus Aug. 20.

OMAX Corp. celebrates 20 years of waterjet innovation with Aug. 20 event

OMAX Corporation, makers of high-precision OMAX JetMachining® Centers and high-performance MAXIEM JetCutting® Centers, celebrates 20 years of continuous innovation in abrasive waterjet technology with a special event Aug. 20 on its Kent campus, 21409 72nd Ave. S.

  • Aug 15, 2013
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OMAX Corporation celebrates 20 years of continuous innovation in abrasive waterjet technology with a special anniversary event on its Kent campus Aug. 20.

Central Avenue Mini Storage to host benefit garage sale

The Central Avenue Mini Storage Facility Wide Garage Sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1407 Central Ave. S. (parking lot).

  • Aug 12, 2013
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Airways Brewing Co.

Kent’s Airways Brewing extends hours of Beer & Bistro

The Airways Brewing Co. Beer & Bistro, 320 W. Harrison St., in downtown Kent has extended its hours and is now open at 11 a.m. every day.

  • Aug 5, 2013
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Airways Brewing Co.
Torklift Central receives a Best Place to Work award from Seattle Business Magazine.

Torklift Central wins Best Place to Work award | Business briefs

Seattle Business Magazine named Torklift International, a Sumner-based company with a Kent location, the Best Place to Work for mid-sized businesses in Washington state.

Torklift Central receives a Best Place to Work award from Seattle Business Magazine.