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King County executive launches small business awards program

Nominations are being accepted now through local Chambers of Commerce and cities for the first King County Executive’s…

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Black Dog Brathaus and Creamery in Kent closed the doors with plans for the future

Black Dog Brathaus and Creamery in Kent closed the doors with plans for the future.

The Kent Chamber of Commerce honored nine individuals and businesses at the Business Leadership Excellence Awards  April 30 at the ShoWare Center.

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Kent Chamber gives out Business Leadership Excellence Awards | Slide Show

Nine individuals or businesses were honored as winners of the annual Business Leadership Excellence Awards by the Kent…

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Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants sponsers breakfast meeting May 19 at Emerald Downs | ‘The Business of Horse Racing’

The Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants will sponsor a breakfast meeting on Thursday, May 19th at Emerald…

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Kent Community Foundation receives Education Service Award

The Kent Community Foundation received the Education Service Award at the Kent Chamber of Commerce Gala.

Kent West Corporate Park will continue to be home to the Forward Air office. The site provides the air cargo company with central access to Sea-Tac Airport

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Forward Air signs $1.2 million lease for Kent West Corporate Park site

DEXUS Property Group announced the lease renewal to Forward Air Corporation for a 47,025 square-foot building in the…

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Kentridge graduate learning about the world of business

In between studying for exams at the University of Washington, Chelsea Thompson comes home to Kent every weekend…

Kurt Mikel prepares a breakfast order Tuesday morning at the Yukon Grill in Kent. The restaurant is owned and operated by three Mikel brothers.

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Yukon Grill: A family affair for breakfast and lunch

A new breakfast and lunch spot has opened in Kent, and it is a family affair. Three brothers…

Quadrant plans to build homes at Elliot Landing and Elliot Crossing.

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Quadrant announces two new home communities on East Hill in Kent

Quadrant Homes, based in Bellevue, announced last week two new Kent communities. The company plans to build 13…

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Gas price point to tapping oil reserves at home | Don Brunell

As the price of gas passes $4 on its way to $5 a gallon, the finger pointing in…

Michael Waller

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Lake Youngs Elementary teacher named ‘Teacher of the Week’

Michael Waller, Lake Youngs Elementary teacher, was named STAR 101.5’s Teacher of the Week in a local contest…

Nathaniel Chim

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Kent’s Kona Kai Coffee wins national award for work with homeless

The Kona Kai Coffee Co. of downtown Kent received the 2011 Restaurant Neighbor Award from the National Restaurant…

Calvin Goings is the regional administrator for the Small Business Association

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Streamlining the small loan process through the Small Business Association | Calvin Goings

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s popular 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program guarantees loans of up to $5 million. Many…

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Visit Titusville Station open house April 15 in Kent

Stop by an open house from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 15 at the Titusville Station, 202 W. Gowe…

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Free small business owners workshop offered by state Department of Revenue April 6

The Seattle office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and…

Don Brunell is the president of the Association of Washington Business. Don Brunell is the president of the Association of Washington Business.

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A tax by another name | Don Brunell

Washington voters have made it more difficult for state lawmakers to hike taxes by requiring a two-thirds majority…

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King County seeks best workplaces for recycling and waste reduction

Since 2007, King County’s Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction list has recognized the accomplishments of local…

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Marketing, tourism specialist Roger Brooks to lead Kent workshops March 10

Roger Brooks, a leading specialist about community branding, development, marketing, and tourism, will lead two workshops from 8…

Dennis Stoddard

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Black Dog Brat Haus & Creamery opens for business in Kent

Black Dog Brat Haus and Creamery has opened for business in Kent. Featuring homemade bratwurst (think a variation…

Kent Realtor Marti Reeder recently received the 2010 President’s Award from John L. Scott for her real estate work.

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Local Realtor Marti Reeder receives President’s Award from John L. Scott

Realtor® Marti Reeder of Kent recently received the 2010 President’s Award from John L. Scott for her real…