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Kent’s Bowen Scarff wins company excellence award from Ford
Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln Mercury in Kent has been recognized by Ford Motor Company with the 2008 President’s…
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New to Kent, but not for long: Attorney Lisa Voso has penchant for volunteering
When she was in college in Maryland, attorney Lisa Voso took an online quiz about what city would…
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Marie Haggin to host Bridal Shower
Marie Haggin Accessories has added bridal gowns and wedding services to its Kent Station boutique. With more than…
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Volunteers needed for lot clean-up, so that mural can be installed
The Kent Chamber of Commerce’s East Hill Partnership is organizing a work party to help clean up the…
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Kent program aims to fill the worker gap
As Baby Boomers begin to retire from the workforce, one field that is feeling the effect is manufacturing,…
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Kent Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Kent school superintendent
The Kent Chamber of Commerce Education Committee will host a reception for Edward Lee Vargas, the new superintendent…
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Washington unemployment rate continues its upward climb
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in June, up from May’s revised rate of 9.1…
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Kent’s Hong Kong Market offers ethnic flavor
Everybody has foods that remind them of home, comfort foods that become favorites and familiar stand-bys in the…
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New Kent Downtown Partnership director takes the helm
New Kent Downtown Partnership executive Director Barbara Smith began her new job last week, taking over for Jacquie…
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Toolbox seminar July 8 at Kent Chamber
The Kent Chamber of Commerce’s next Marketing Toolbox Seminar is scheduled for 8 a.m. July 8 at the…
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After the fire: Hairstylist friends reunite to create new salon for Kent
When the building which housed Catwalks Salon on Meeker Street burned down more than two years ago, it…
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East Hill Partnership meeting set for July 8
The next meeting of the East Hill Partnership is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 8 at the Golden…
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New summer networking added to Commerce calendar
The Kent Chamber of Commerce has added two additional events to its summer networking calendar. The first runs…
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In her words: Kent Downtown Partnership Director Jacquie Alexander says goodbye
(Information about a retirement party for Alexander follows this column.) Working for the Kent Downtown Partnership has been…
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Pennies up the nose: Kent Internet biz has a record-breaking deal for you
How many pennies can you stick up your nose? Is it more than 17? How about Ding-Dongs? Can…
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New Kent Kidney Center brings dialysis close to home
Three times a week, Gary Ruggles of Covington has to come in for dialysis. It’s a four-hour-and-15-minute procedure…
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Business Briefly for the week of June 13
set for June 20 The Kent Downtown Partnership will host its annual dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m.…
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Business briefs for week of June 6
Chamber to host seminar on branding The next Kent Chamber of Commerce Marketing Toolbox Seminar is scheduled for…
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KDP auction is June 20
The Kent Downtown Partnership will host its annual dinner and auction 5:30 p.m. June 20 at the Kent…