Business

Extreme Pita arrives at Kent Station | Briefs

Extreme Pita recently opened its newest restaurant at Kent Station. The Canadian quick-serve franchise, which emphasizes convenient, healthy dining, is located at 512 Ramsay Way, Suite 106.

  • Jul 26, 2012
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Pam Bailey describes her home foreclosure plight with state AG Rob McKenna last week.

Kent resident warns people about foreclosure

Kent resident Pam Bailey was invited to speak about her foreclosure experience at a conference put on by Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

Pam Bailey describes her home foreclosure plight with state AG Rob McKenna last week.
The ShoWare Center in Kent is planning to hire new employees at a July 31 job fair.

Kent’s ShoWare Center looking to hire at job fair July 31

Kent's ShoWare Center is looking for new employees at a July 31 job fair.

The ShoWare Center in Kent is planning to hire new employees at a July 31 job fair.
Mark Albertson

Albertson joins Kent firm

Attorney Mark Albertson recently joined Hanis Irvine Prothero, LLC, 6703 S. 234th St., Suite 300, Kent.

  • Jul 12, 2012
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Mark Albertson

Extreme Pita arrives at Kent Station

Extreme Pita is opening its newest restaurant at Kent Station on Monday.

  • Jul 12, 2012
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Kent-based OMAX appoints 2 new regional sales managers

Kent-based OMAX Corporation has expanded its sales force to include two new regional managers, Dustin Grim and John Leszczyna.

  • Jul 5, 2012
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Ted Yan

Kent man wins new Chevrolet Volt

Ted Yan, a Kent resident and Boeing systems engineer, received the keys Tuesday to a 2012 Chevrolet Volt for winning the grand prize sweepstakes sponsored by Avnet Express' Drive for Innovation.

  • Jun 28, 2012
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Ted Yan
Butchie's Mini Mart celebrates its grand opening Tuesday in downtown Kent.

Downtown Kent mini mart to celebrate grand opening

A new convenience store in downtown Kent celebrates its grand opening Tuesday.

  • Jun 26, 2012
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Butchie's Mini Mart celebrates its grand opening Tuesday in downtown Kent.
Panera Bread offers a baker in training tour for children's groups. The cost is $8 per child and a minimum of 10 kids must sign up for the class.

Kent’s Panera Bread offers culinary program for children

Panera Bread at Kent Station and at other locations is offering an introductory culinary experience for children ages 5-12.

Panera Bread offers a baker in training tour for children's groups. The cost is $8 per child and a minimum of 10 kids must sign up for the class.

Kent businesses to learn about inexpensive new direct mail services

The United States Postal Service invites small businesses to attend a "Grow Your Business Day" workshop at 10 a.m. June 5 at the Kent Library, 212 2nd Ave. N.

  • May 24, 2012
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Kent Station to support Relay for Life through ‘Dining Night Out’

Kent Station presents "Dining Night Out" on Tuesday to help support the fight against cancer.

  • May 18, 2012
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Kent city employee named to shopping center committee

Kurt Hanson, city of Kent economic development manager, has been appointed co-chair of the Alliance Program of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

State Sen. Karen Keiser

Keiser, Fain to speak at Kent Chamber luncheon May 2

State Sens. Karen Keiser, D-Kent and Joe Fain, R-Auburn, will speak about the 2012 legislative session at the Wednesday, May 2 Kent Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon at the ShoWare Center.

  • Apr 30, 2012
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State Sen. Karen Keiser

Kent companies earn King County environmental awards

Seventeen Kent companies were among the 77 businesses that earned environmental awards from King County’s Industrial Waste Program for meeting or exceeding wastewater discharge permit requirements in 2011.

  • Apr 30, 2012
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Kent chiropractor earns top certification | Briefs

Gary Blackburn, doctor of chiropractic, recently received certification by the Council of Extremity Adjusting.

  • Apr 26, 2012
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The Spring/Summer Kent Creme Brulee Event to buy and sell children's clothing will run May 11-12 at Kent Commons.

Kent Creme Brulee kids clothing sale May 11-12

The Spring/Summer Kent Creme Brulee Event to buy and sell children's and babies clothing, toys and other items will run May 11-12 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Apr 25, 2012
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The Spring/Summer Kent Creme Brulee Event to buy and sell children's clothing will run May 11-12 at Kent Commons.

Kent business seeks entries for free car show

Torklift Central RV is hosting a classic car show June 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during their open house.

  • Apr 18, 2012
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Kent Station adds 2 more quick-serve restaurants

Kent Station continues to build on its shopping, dining and entertainment experience for customers, adding two new restaurants.

  • Apr 13, 2012
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‘Greener’ company establishes a home in Kent | Business roundup

Ingenium, a full-spectrum innovative environmental services company, has opened a new facility in Kent, with the capability to serve the Pacific Northwest.

  • Apr 11, 2012
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Informational pickets from the Machinists Union walk in front of Hytek Finishes March 21 in Kent to support company employees seeking a new contract.

Kent’s Hytek Finishes rejects mediation offer in union talks | Update

The Machinists Union says management at Kent's Hytek Finishes rejected an offer from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to help resolve contract talks.

Informational pickets from the Machinists Union walk in front of Hytek Finishes March 21 in Kent to support company employees seeking a new contract.