Business

Chambers offer flood information Sept. 23 at ShoWare Center

Business owners in Kent, Auburn, Renton and Tukwila can learn to prepare for potential Green River flooding this winter at an Emergency Preparedness Symposium from… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
PetroCard specializes in offering ‘cardlock’ fuel systems

Kent business receives honor for being top minority-owned firm

A business headquartered in the Kent Valley was recently named one of the 2009 National Excellence in Minority Business Award Winners by the U.S. Department… Continue reading

PetroCard specializes in offering ‘cardlock’ fuel systems

Business Expo is Oct. 7 at ShoWare

The Kent Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the ShoWare Center.Sponsored in part by Allied… Continue reading

  • Aug 29, 2009
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Goodwill to open new store in Des Moines

A new Des Moines Goodwill Store will open Sept. 17 featuring shopping, a drop-off for gently used clothes and household goods, and providing support for… Continue reading

  • Aug 29, 2009
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Umpqua Bank gets new VP

Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, has named David Thomas vice president and commercial relationship manager for the South Puget Sound region. Working… Continue reading

  • Aug 29, 2009
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Dispute resolved between Kent business and Crocs footwear company

The long-running legal dispute between shoemakers Crocs, Inc., and Kent-based Australia Unlimited, Inc. is over.Crocs, Inc. and Australia Unlimited, Inc., maker of the NothinZ brand… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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Picture perfect: Couple has dream job operating their new downtown Kent photo studio

Ever since he was a child in the Ukraine, Anatoli Petrik has loved to take pictures and dreamed of being a National Geographic photographer.“Ever since… Continue reading

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Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke helps attorney Lisa Voso cut the ribbon Wednesday during an open house at Voso's new law office

Cutting the ribbon

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke helps attorney Lisa Voso cut the ribbon Wednesday during an open house at Voso's new law office, located at 6703 S.… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2009
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Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke helps attorney Lisa Voso cut the ribbon Wednesday during an open house at Voso's new law office

State jobless rate takes mild dip in July

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 9.1 percent in July, down from June’s revised rate of 9.2 percent, according to the state Employment Security… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Qliance Marketing Associate Meg Tronquet leads a tour of the the health-care firm's facilities Wednesday at Kent Station.

Qliance: Leave insurance out of it, new health-care network in Kent says

Beginning this month, Kent-area residents will have a whole new way to get their health care, and though it's new, it has something of an… Continue reading

Qliance Marketing Associate Meg Tronquet leads a tour of the the health-care firm's facilities Wednesday at Kent Station.

U.S. Chamber honors Sterlitech Corporation

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this month honored Sterlitech Corporation with its Faces of Trade award in recognition of the Kent-based company’s impact on its… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2009
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Allied Waste Services' Lead Driver John Egan Jr. demonstrates how his firm's truck can grab the recycling bin and unload it in to the truck. The City of Kent is seeking bids for a new garbage collection contract. Allied Waste Services is one of the current city contractors and will be submitting a bid.

Kent Downtown Partnership event is tonight at Allied Waste Services

Kent Downtown Partnership’s monthly networking event runs 5-7 p.m. tonight at Allied Waste Services, 22010 76th Ave. S., Kent, a waste hauler for the City… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2009
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Allied Waste Services' Lead Driver John Egan Jr. demonstrates how his firm's truck can grab the recycling bin and unload it in to the truck. The City of Kent is seeking bids for a new garbage collection contract. Allied Waste Services is one of the current city contractors and will be submitting a bid.

Business owners, community, gather to discuss teen homelessness

Approximately 25 people attended a special meeting about youth homelessness in downtown Kent Aug. 6, including representatives from the city, the police department and business… Continue reading

Mark Scarff

Cash for Clunkers program going well for Kent auto dealer

While Congress this past week debating the continued funding of the "Cash for Clunkers" program, one local dealership has already reached its verdict on the value of the program. "It's been a great thing," said Mark Scarff, president and general manager of Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln Mercury. "It's helping sell cars and trucks."

Mark Scarff
Jim English

Jimmy T’s: Formerly known as Moonraker’s, Kent bar gets new shot at life

To walk into the new Jimmy T’s bar on 104th, it is nearly impossible to believe some of the stories about the location and the… Continue reading

Jim English

Cheryl’s Unique Boutique to host grand opening

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  • Aug 8, 2009
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Kent Chamber of Commerce official announces her departure; leaving for Alaska

Kent Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Dana Krawchuk announced this past week that she will be leaving the chamber at the end of the month.… Continue reading

Congressman Dave Reichert prepares to speak Wednesday during a luncheon sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
Congressman Dave Reichert prepares to speak Wednesday during a luncheon sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
Mark Scarff

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 Award. The award honors dealerships that excelled… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Mark Scarff
After more than seven years working for the tourism board in Grays Harbor County
After more than seven years working for the tourism board in Grays Harbor County