Business

Consumer alert: Do you have an individual health plan? Know your rights, options

Thousands of consumers who buy their own health insurance will soon receive letters from their insurance company telling them their old health plan is going away and that they will have to pick a new one. Knowing your rights and options will help you get the best plan to meet your needs.

  • Sep 19, 2013
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Kent-based OMAX Corp. awarded prestigious Inc. Magazine honor

OMAX Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of advanced abrasive waterjet machines and accessories, has once again made Inc. Magazine's 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

  • Sep 9, 2013
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Two Kent businesses named finalists for regional award

A pair of Kent businesses – POP! Gourmet Popcorn Company LLC, and Golden Steer Restaurant – were among 21 finalists for the King County Executive's Small Business Awards.

  • Sep 5, 2013
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City of Kent offers B&O tax filing workshop Sept. 19

The city of Kent will host a free training workshop on the city’s new Business and Occupation Tax (B&O) from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

ShoWare Center hosts hiring event on Friday

Looking to hire a handful of Conversion Crew positions at the ShoWare Center, venue officials have scheduled an open house for on-site interviews at 10 a.m. Friday.

  • Aug 29, 2013
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OMAX staff

Kent-based OMAX Corp. celebrates 20th anniversary

OMAX Corporation welcomed nearly 600 customers, friends, family and special guests from throughout the country at Shape The Future: OMAX's 20th anniversary Open House and Technology Event.

  • Aug 29, 2013
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OMAX staff
OMAX Corporation celebrates 20 years of continuous innovation in abrasive waterjet technology with a special anniversary event on its Kent campus Aug. 20.

OMAX Corp. celebrates 20 years of waterjet innovation with Aug. 20 event

OMAX Corporation, makers of high-precision OMAX JetMachining® Centers and high-performance MAXIEM JetCutting® Centers, celebrates 20 years of continuous innovation in abrasive waterjet technology with a special event Aug. 20 on its Kent campus, 21409 72nd Ave. S.

  • Aug 15, 2013
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OMAX Corporation celebrates 20 years of continuous innovation in abrasive waterjet technology with a special anniversary event on its Kent campus Aug. 20.

Central Avenue Mini Storage to host benefit garage sale

The Central Avenue Mini Storage Facility Wide Garage Sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1407 Central Ave. S. (parking lot).

  • Aug 12, 2013
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Airways Brewing Co.

Kent’s Airways Brewing extends hours of Beer & Bistro

The Airways Brewing Co. Beer & Bistro, 320 W. Harrison St., in downtown Kent has extended its hours and is now open at 11 a.m. every day.

  • Aug 5, 2013
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Airways Brewing Co.
Torklift Central receives a Best Place to Work award from Seattle Business Magazine.

Torklift Central wins Best Place to Work award | Business briefs

Seattle Business Magazine named Torklift International, a Sumner-based company with a Kent location, the Best Place to Work for mid-sized businesses in Washington state.

Torklift Central receives a Best Place to Work award from Seattle Business Magazine.

Kent’s Torklift Central RV Center renovates dealership

Torklift Central RV Center, 917 Central Ave. S., is renovating its facility to a state of the art full service, sales and parts center.

  • Jul 23, 2013
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Kent's Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green earned a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award

Kent’s Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green honored

The Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.

  • Jul 19, 2013
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Kent's Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green earned a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award

Kent’s POP! Gourmet Popcorn earns national awards

POP! Gourmet Popcorn, a leading premium popcorn company headquartered in Kent, has received two national food industry awards, including a Gold sofi™ Award at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York and the Most Innovative New Product at the Sweet & Snacks Expo in Chicago.

  • Jul 16, 2013
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Republic Services to pick up garbage, yard waste, recycling on the Fourth

Republic Services will have normal collection of garbage, yard waste and recycling on Thursday. Its customer service departments will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

  • Jul 3, 2013
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Kent city officials to host B&O tax filing workshop July 18

The city of Kent will host a free training workshop on the city’s new business and occupation tax (B&O), from 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Valley RV Supercenter hosts grand opening June 8

One of the longest-established names in the automotive and RV industry is expanding. Valley Auburn RV, a Jayco dealer, has opened a second location in Kent, and it comes with a new name – Valley RV Supercenter.

  • May 30, 2013
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xpedx awards ENERGY STAR to Kent facility

xpedx, a leading business-to-business distribution company in North America, has earned the ENERGY STAR® designation at its Kent location, 7011 S. 188th St.

  • May 24, 2013
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Travis Doerge

Getting you fit, strong: Pro fighter opens new gym in Kent

As Travis Doerge prepares to end his pro fighting career in the ring, he is about to begin a new one as a fitness trainer in the gym.

Travis Doerge
Lindy Styer helps disabled people throughout South King County with her origami creations.

Kent entrepreneur helps disabled people with the art of origami

With a fold here and a bent corner there, entrepreneur Lindy Styer is helping disabled people throughout South King County with origami, the Japanese art of turning paper into decorative shapes and figures.

Lindy Styer helps disabled people throughout South King County with her origami creations.
Nominations are open for the top King County small businesses.

King County taking nominations for small business awards

King County Executive Dow Constantine celebrated Tuesday the beginning of the nomination period for the 2013 Executive’s Small Business Awards at the West Seattle location of last year’s winner, Easy Street Records.

  • Apr 30, 2013
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Nominations are open for the top King County small businesses.