The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this month honored Sterlitech Corporation with its Faces of Trade award in recognition of the Kent-based company’s impact on its… Continue reading
Kent Downtown Partnership’s monthly networking event runs 5-7 p.m. tonight at Allied Waste Services, 22010 76th Ave. S., Kent, a waste hauler for the City… Continue reading
Approximately 25 people attended a special meeting about youth homelessness in downtown Kent Aug. 6, including representatives from the city, the police department and business… Continue reading
While Congress this past week debating the continued funding of the "Cash for Clunkers" program, one local dealership has already reached its verdict on the value of the program.
"It's been a great thing," said Mark Scarff, president and general manager of Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln Mercury. "It's helping sell cars and trucks."
To walk into the new Jimmy T’s bar on 104th, it is nearly impossible to believe some of the stories about the location and the… Continue reading
Kent Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Dana Krawchuk announced this past week that she will be leaving the chamber at the end of the month.… Continue reading
Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln Mercury in Kent has been recognized by Ford Motor Company with the 2008 President’s Award. The award honors dealerships that excelled… Continue reading
When she was in college in Maryland, attorney Lisa Voso took an online quiz about what city would best match her life and where she… Continue reading
Marie Haggin Accessories has added bridal gowns and wedding services to its Kent Station boutique. With more than 100 gowns in stock, the dresses come… Continue reading
The Kent Chamber of Commerce’s East Hill Partnership is organizing a work party to help clean up the vacant lot at 240th and 104th in… Continue reading
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in June, up from May’s revised rate of 9.1 percent, according to the state Employment Security… Continue reading
As Baby Boomers begin to retire from the workforce, one field that is feeling the effect is manufacturing, which is losing older workers faster than… Continue reading
The Kent Chamber of Commerce Education Committee will host a reception for Edward Lee Vargas, the new superintendent of the Kent School District, from 5-6:30… Continue reading
Everybody has foods that remind them of home, comfort foods that become favorites and familiar stand-bys in the kitchen.But for those not from around these… Continue reading
Three times a week, Gary Ruggles of Covington has to come in for dialysis. It’s a four-hour-and-15-minute procedure each time to have his blood pumped… Continue reading
New Kent Downtown Partnership executive Director Barbara Smith began her new job last week, taking over for Jacquie Alexander who retired after seven years in… Continue reading
The Kent Chamber of Commerce’s next Marketing Toolbox Seminar is scheduled for 8 a.m. July 8 at the Chamber Offices, 524 W. Meeker St. July’s… Continue reading
