Collision technician Kevin Johnson works Nov. 4 on the van that will be donated to Food Lifeline at Precision Collision Auto Body.

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Local businesses put wheels on their donation to Food Lifeline

The reward of work took a new twist for Kevin Johnson as he helped repair a 1999 Ford…

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Newly formed Education Committee connects business, school communities

One of the Kent Chamber of Commerce's newest committees meets 2 p.m. Dec. 7. The Education Committee is…

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Grand opening at Capital Accounting & Tax Services

Capital Accounting & Tax Services will have a grand-opening ceremony 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at its location at…

The Seattle Thunderbirds are a Western Hockey League franchise based in Kent

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Kent Chamber Night with the T-Birds is Jan. 14 – chamber selling tickets now

The Kent Chamber of Commerce is hosting "Chamber Night with the Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Team" at the T-Birds'…

Kent School Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas delivers his state of the school district address during the Nov. 3 Kent Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

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Kent schools chief promotes district strategy plan

Kent Schools Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas emphasized at a Kent Chamber of Commerce luncheon the importance of the…

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Kent Downtown Partnership hosts talent contest

Kent Downtown Partnership is hosting its own local talent contest 7-9 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Kent Senior…

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New Kent salon has enthusiastic grand-opening event

VR Salon and Spa, one of Kent's newest businesses, had its grand opening Nov. 5, at the shop's…

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Ribbon-cutting Nov. 5 at VR Salon and Spa

VR Salon and Spa, one of Kent's newest businesses, will have a grand opening and ribbon-cutting 4-7 p.m.…

Atlanta Hawks player Jamal Crawford poses with Kent School District Superintendent Dr. Edward Lee Vargas and Youth 180 students after his presentation to the students Aug. 8.

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Kent Schools Superintendent Vargas to speak on state of the school district Nov. 3

Kent Schools Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas will be the guest speaker at the Kent Chamber of Commerce's November…

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Flood insurance, Howard Hanson Dam, topic of Kent Chamber of Commerce Good Morning program

An update on flood insurance and the Howard Hanson Dam is part of the agenda at the next…

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Urbia Fresh Café selects Rotary project for its Connections program

The Rotary Club of Kent has been selected as a recipient in the Urbia Fresh Café Connections Program.

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Green River Community College president honored at Oct. 19 Kent Chamber of Commerce reception

Green River Community College President Dr. Eileen Ely will be the guest of honor at a reception Oct.…

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Congressional 8th District candidates Reichert, DelBene, speak to Kent Chamber Tuesday

The Kent Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a special meeting of its Government Affairs Committee for Tuesday with…

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Learn business-crime prevention tips

Kent business owners can learn tips about protecting their property at a Kent Police Community Crime Prevention meeting…

Candy Bouquet owner Staci Buss

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Business expo at Kent ShoWare Center connects local businesses with customers

Bill Riordan found the Allied Waste Services and Kent Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Wednesday at the ShoWare…

Edward Sudderth

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Neptune Society to answer cremation questions at Allied Waste Services and Kent Chamber of Commerce Business Expo

Like a number of Kent businesspeople, Edward Sudderth is preparing for the upcoming Allied Waste Services and Kent…

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Nominations for civic business award close Oct. 15

People have until Oct. 15 to nominate their favorite community-based businesses for a Corporations for Communities Fall Award,…

Election forums are part of the American way of politics.

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Kent Chamber of Commerce, Allied Waste Services, plan political forum

With the November general election just two months away, the Kent Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a forum…

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Consulado de Mexico celebration in Seattle honors Kent’s Lucy Lopez Center: Slide show

Kent's Lucy Lopez Center was in the spotlight Sept. 15 during the Consulado de Mexico celebration at the…

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Change in law will help small-business people find health coverage

An upcoming change in Washington state law will soon make it easier for self-employed people to get health…