Business

Hone your leadership skills at free seminar

Do you have a good bad boss story? And, if so, has it impacted the way you lead your team? In his new book, 100 Worst Bosses, Jim Stovall breaks down the characteristics of a bad boss and offers insight into how to manage and avoid tough work situations.

  • May 4, 2010
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Port commissioner to speak at Kent Chamber of Commerce luncheon

The Kent Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its May membership luncheon for 11:30 a.m. May 5 at the Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. S.E. Speaking at the event will be Seattle Port Commissioner Bill Bryant.

  • May 4, 2010
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Celebrants at the Kent Regional Medical Clinic’s April 19 grand opening included

Kent welcomes Regional Medical Clinic

A new walk-in medical facility has come to Kent. The Regional Medical Clinic at Kent opened its doors for business April 5, from office space at 6719 S. 211th St., Suite 102.

Celebrants at the Kent Regional Medical Clinic’s April 19 grand opening included

Kent Chamber of Commerce sees Muckleshoot Tribe grant

The Kent Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday it received a $5,000 grant from the Muckleshoot Charity Fund. Provided by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the Muckleshoot Charity Fund places a high priority in awarding grants to organizations throughout the region that are focused on public issues.

  • Apr 29, 2010
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Mayors panel to speak at Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce

The mayors of Burien, SeaTac, and Tukwila will address members of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce at the May Membership Luncheon May 14 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Tukwila.

  • Apr 27, 2010
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Kent’s Valley Floor Co. to host event to support cancer cure April 28

Want to refresh your style for spring and support finding a cure for cancer? Then head over to see a fashion-related show April 28 at Valley Floor Co., 25423 Seventh Ave. S.

  • Apr 27, 2010
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Wine, Women, Wow! comes to Kent May 7

The Kent Downtown Partnership is gearing up for its fifth-annual "Wine, Women, Wow!" event, which this year is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. May 7 at the Kent ShoWare Center.

  • Apr 23, 2010
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FAA visits Kent site for new headquarters; city waits for ranking

It's a waiting game for the city of Kent, in its bid to bring a new Federal Aviation Administration facility to town. Ben Wolters, the city's economic development director said Tuesday that FAA officials made a visit to Kent's proposed site April 2. "You know, I thought we did well," Wolters said, noting their informal comments at the time were along the lines of "very impressive."

Mayor Suzette Cooke

Chamber event a night of excitement – See the slide show

The Kent Chamber of Commerce’s Annual President’s Gala was a night to remember. More than 300 business and community leaders came out to enjoy all that was good about doing business in Kent.

  • Apr 14, 2010
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Mayor Suzette Cooke
Find It in Kent is a new shop-local program designed to support local Kent merchants.

Find It in Kent campaign celebrates completion of scavenger hunt – See the slide show

The "Find It in Kent" campaign wrapped up its community-wide scavenger hunt with a March 23 celebration for its winners and other participants at Mama Stortini's at Kent Station.

  • Apr 14, 2010
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Find It in Kent is a new shop-local program designed to support local Kent merchants.
04/03/10 Jamie Nephew

Kent Chamber of Commerce gala should be a night to remember

Why go to the Kent Chamber of Commerce’s Annual President’s Gala? Why indeed. “It’s the biggest night we have,” said chamber Executive Director Andrea Keikkala of the April 3 black-tie affair at the Kent ShoWare Center.

04/03/10 Jamie Nephew

Legislators to speak at Kent chamber event

Expect a complete legislative roundup at the Kent Chamber of Commerce's April Membership Luncheon April 7 at the Meridian Valley Country Club.

Kent food companies join forces

Green Garden Food Products, Inc., a leading Northwest salad dressings and sauce manufacturer based in Kent, on Monday announced a new partnership with another Kent-based firm: foodservice broker Encore Sales and Marketing.

  • Mar 29, 2010
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Congressman Adam Smith to speak at S.W. King County chamber event

Congressman Adam Smith will provide an update on healthcare, the economy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan at the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce April Membership Luncheon April 9.

  • Mar 25, 2010
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Chocolate and wine-tasting at Kent winery

Kent-based Castle Bridge Winery is the locale for an April 8 chocolate- and wine-tasting event, to acquaint the public with a new kind of chocolate that is purportedly high in antioxidants and has other health benefits.

  • Mar 25, 2010
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Jameson Gesford

Kent’s Airways Brewery combines suds with airliners

The Airways Brewing Co. opened its doors for business March 11, from its location at 6644 S. 196th St., No. T-100, in the West Valley Business Park, at the corner of 196th and West Valley Highway.

Jameson Gesford

Washington’s jobless rate goes up for February

After posting the first job gains in more than a year in January, Washington’s economy dropped an estimated 8,300 jobs in February.

  • Mar 16, 2010
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Larry Lehnerz

New Kent store owner shows the light side of antiques

Larry Lehnerz has an eye for the unusual. And it’s in his latest business undertaking that he gets full use of that talent.

Larry Lehnerz

Pacific Asian roundtable event is March 24

Want to learn about business, as it is influenced by the Pacific Northwest’s proximity to Asia? The Great Wall Mall of Kent regularly schedules Asian Pacific Roundtables, with guest speakers and a gourmet Asian meal. The next roundtable is scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. March 24 at the mall’s Imperial Seafood Garden Restaurant, 18230 East Valley Highway.

  • Mar 4, 2010
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All-around Kent enthusiast Don Dinsmore

Meet Don Dinsmore: The friendly face of Kent

To know Don Dinsmore is to know Kent. The businessman/inventor/photographer and all-around community enthusiast has been a fixture in his adopted hometown for years.

All-around Kent enthusiast Don Dinsmore