Business

Chase celebrates opening of new banking branch in Kent

Chase Bank is opening a new branch in Kent Dec. 3.

  • Dec 2, 2011
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Applus Technologies chosen top Kent green company

Applus Technologies was named the Kent Green Business of the Year for 2011 by the city of Kent.

Better Business Bureau offers tips about charity donations

As scammers seek to exploit holiday generosity, Better Business Bureau urges consumers to protect well-intentioned donations.

  • Nov 28, 2011
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Kent seminar Dec. 13 about owning a 7-Eleven store

7-Eleven, Inc. will hold a seminar Dec. 13 in Kent for those interested in finding out more about franchising opportunities with 7-Eleven stores in the area.

  • Nov 28, 2011
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American farmers still have the economic edge | Don Brunell

How about some good news heading into the holidays? It comes from our nation’s farmers and ranchers.

Financing or contracts to grow small businesses | Calvin Goings

The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is committed to providing access and opportunity to Americans who are – or who want to become – small business owners. For a variety of reasons, some communities are underserved when it comes to getting the tools they need to grow a business and create jobs. We want to change that.

Airways Brewing opens Kent Bistro

Kent-based Airways Brewing Company opened the Airways Brewing Beer & Bistro Nov. 1 in downtown Kent. The bistro is at 320 W. Harrison Street. It offers seating for 35 and features a menu of pizzas, artisan sandwiches, soups and salads. Twelve taps pour only Washington produced products from Airways Brewing’s signature and seasonal beers, guest brews from other small and medium-sized breweries and a dedicated Washington cider tap.

  • Nov 12, 2011
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Kent needs your volunteer efforts | Andrea Keikkala

Its great to be a part of the Kent community! As executive director for the Kent Chamber of Commerce, I have had the good fortune of meeting people who serve our community in so many different ways. Balancing home, work and volunteer efforts can be challenging and yet there are so many who tirelessly give of their time.

Deadbeat Illinois is a warning | Don Brunell

The dictionary defines “deadbeat” as someone who deliberately avoids paying their bills. It’s an unflattering label, but for Illinois, it’s now their unofficial new nickname: the Deadbeat State.

Kent-based Sleep Country USA will expand by 14 stores with the purchase of Mattress Outlet stores in Eastern Washington and Idaho.

Kent-based Sleep Country USA to expand by 14 stores

Kent-based Sleep Country USA will expand by 14 stores with the acquisition of Mattress Outlet stores in Eastern Washington and Western Idaho.

  • Nov 4, 2011
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Kent-based Sleep Country USA will expand by 14 stores with the purchase of Mattress Outlet stores in Eastern Washington and Idaho.

Airways Brewing opens Kent bistro

Kent-based Airways Brewing Company opened the Airways Brewing Beer & Bistro Tuesday, Nov. 1 in downtown Kent.

  • Nov 4, 2011
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Matthew Schweitzer

Family restaurant opens in Kent Station

Going inside Cal's Classic American restaurant is just like stepping into a friend's dining room.

Matthew Schweitzer

Sound Publishing purchases newspapers in Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks

Sound Publishing is buying the Peninsula Daily News, Sequim This Week, the Sequim Gazette and the Forks Forum.

  • Nov 1, 2011
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The good news and bad about cars | Don Brunell

Today, the good news is cars are safer, more fuel-efficient and emit fewer greenhouse gases. The bad news is today’s automobiles burn less gas and cars in the future will be fueled by cleaner electricity and even hydrogen.

Kent’s Torklift Central challenges business in Thanksgiving food drive

A Kent business, Torklift Central , is challenging other business in the area to collect the most turkeys and canned goods to donate to the Kent Food Bank.

  • Oct 23, 2011
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Allied Waste Services in Kent going pink for October | Breast Cancer Awareness Month

During the month of October, all Allied Waste Services drivers (men and women) throughout the Puget Sound region will wear pink gloves as part of the company’s “Passionately Pink for a Cure – And Still Tough as Nails” breast cancer awareness campaign.

  • Oct 19, 2011
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Dancing with the Stars-Kent coming Oct. 22 | Slide Show

Andrea Keikkala, executive director of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, will be competing in Dancing With The Stars - Kent Oct. 22 with other local stars including Mayor Suzette Cooke, City Council President Jamie Perry, Police Chief Ken Thomas and state Rep. Dave Upthegrove.

  • Oct 18, 2011
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Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will be one of several speakers at a Kent Chamber of Commerce career fair Oct. 18 at Meridian Middle School.

Kent Chamber to host career fair at Meridian Middle School

The Kent Chamber of Commerce will host its first Career Fair from 9 to 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Meridian Middle School, 23400 120th Ave. S.E., in Kent.

  • Oct 7, 2011
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Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will be one of several speakers at a Kent Chamber of Commerce career fair Oct. 18 at Meridian Middle School.

Time for politcal playbook to be put aside for the good of the country | Don Brunell

In today’s dog-eat-dog world, change is constant and accelerating. Other countries are stealing our factories and jobs and are hungry for more. That is the new reality.

Seattle men charged with computer hacking, stealing personal info from King County businesses

Three Seattle men were charged by federal prosecutors for hacking into computer systems to steal personal and business information used in a variety of thefts and frauds in the King County area.

  • Sep 21, 2011
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