For the Reporter
The Kent Breakfast Club (KBC) is 20 years old this year and wishes to thank the Kent community for contributing to its success.
Founded in 1994 by nine like-minded, local business people, the club has become a family of friends who do business in the greater Kent area and support each other’s success.
For 20 years, founding members such as Tom Woods, Al Orwiler, Gene Bell, Linda Wolfe, Larry Campbell and Dave Gagley have been arriving at the KBC at 7:30 in the morning to share breakfast with other business owners and professionals.
Some of the business owners are well established and some of the members are in the first few years of business. The group provides each member a combination of solid advice, celebration of accomplishments and community referrals.
The KBC has more than 30 members representing unique business types in the Kent area; some long-term and well-established and others newly formed, just entering the world of entrepreneurship. The club encourage prospective members, who can receive an application through kentbreakfastclub.com.
Quotes/Testimonials:
“Members of KBC have provided friendship and professional support as I have changed careers and developed new business. When we formed KBC 20 years ago, I didn’t know it would become this important to so many of us.” – Al Orwiler, real estate agent
“KBC gives us knowledge of other businesses that helps us better serve the needs of our clients.” – Linda Wolfe, financial advisor “The secret to the longevity of the Kent Breakfast Club is good fellowship.” – Dave Gagley, lawyer
“I originally joined the Kent Breakfast Club shortly after it was formed as a business networking group in 1994. The Kent Breakfast Club consists of a remarkable group of individuals with diverse businesses and professions; trustworthy people who support one another’s businesses and occupations. I am proud to be a member of the Kent Breakfast Club.” – Lawrence M. (Larry) Campbell, architect
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