Business

Kent Downtown Partnership to see new director

The Kent Downtown Partnership has selected Barbara Smith of Shelton, Wash., as the group’s new executive director.Smith will replace Jacquie Alexander, who is retiring at… Continue reading

Elisa Hope of Sorrisi Decor is introducing a new line of Tooth Fairy Pillows in 12 designs

Helping the Tooth Fairy – and African children

Like most good ideas, the kernel of Elisa Hope’s new business grew out of a need at her house.One night two years ago, the mom… Continue reading

Elisa Hope of Sorrisi Decor is introducing a new line of Tooth Fairy Pillows in 12 designs
Greg Haffner of the Curran Law Firm studies a display for the city's transportation plan May 21 during a Roundtable discussion hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the ShoWare Center.

Developer fees could pave the way for better Kent roads

More than 30 members of the business community and Kent city government were on hand May 21 at the ShoWare Center for a Kent Transportation… Continue reading

Greg Haffner of the Curran Law Firm studies a display for the city's transportation plan May 21 during a Roundtable discussion hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the ShoWare Center.
Can you name the Kent business that features this artwork in its signage? Visit the Kent Reporter Web site Thursday to learn the identity of this business.

Kent Mystery Business of the Day Solved

The Kent business that has this artwork on its signage is Titusville Station, located at 202 W. Gowe in downtown Kent. The vintage facility is… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Can you name the Kent business that features this artwork in its signage? Visit the Kent Reporter Web site Thursday to learn the identity of this business.
Cleanup volunteers

Army of volunteers tackle Kent downtown clean-up

The Annual Spring Clean-Up Saturday in downtown Kent went off without a hitch – even the weather cooperated. Under sunny skies, a small army of… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Cleanup volunteers
These women were all about 'wow' at the Kent Downtown Partnership's 'Wine

Wine, Women and Wow: Big event for Kent

The Kent Downtown Partnership poured on the fun at the annual Wine, Women, Wow! event Friday night at the ShoWare Center as more than 500… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
These women were all about 'wow' at the Kent Downtown Partnership's 'Wine
Greg Bartol poses Wednesday next to one of his signs. He’s the artist behind the downtown  metal sculptures for the “Wine Women Wow” event.

Kent Downtown Partnership doles out citizen awards

The Kent Downtown Partnership last week gave out its “Community Stars” award to three local citizens who have contributed their time, energy and resources into… Continue reading

Greg Bartol poses Wednesday next to one of his signs. He’s the artist behind the downtown  metal sculptures for the “Wine Women Wow” event.

Kent warehouses, manufacturing help slow recession fears

While there is no denying the effects of the national recession are affecting cities and businesses throughout the Puget Sound Area, Kent Valley’s high number… Continue reading

H.D. Hotspurs owner Dick Lowe checks on a rack of ribs in the restaurant’s barbecue pit

30 years: Kent ‘s H.D. Hotspurs looks back on its success

Back in 1979, the world, and Kent, were different places.“Think what 30 years ago in Kent must have looked like,” says Dick Lowe, owner of… Continue reading

H.D. Hotspurs owner Dick Lowe checks on a rack of ribs in the restaurant’s barbecue pit

Kent Chamber of Commerce meetings coming up

The Kent Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee will meet at 2 p.m. May 5 in the Conference Room at the Kent Chamber office, 524 W.… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Store Manager Lori Bedwell

St. Vincent de Paul thrift store opens in Kent

Mayor Suzette Cooke was on hand April 23 to cut the ribbon at the new Society of St. Vincent de Paul thrift store located at 310 Central Ave. N.

  • Apr 24, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Store Manager Lori Bedwell

Kent mortgage firm owner pleads guilty to fraud

The owner of a Kent-based mortgage company pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a mortgage-fraud scheme.

Suzanna and Jim Berrios are the owners of the Golden Steer Restaurant in Kent.

Golden Steer: A community icon celebrates 10 years

A little more than 10 years ago, while he was working for the Denny's Corporation, Jim Berrios was on the road, part of his job as a vice-president of operations.

Suzanna and Jim Berrios are the owners of the Golden Steer Restaurant in Kent.
T-Bird Prab Rai gets a high five from teammate Stefan Warg as he gets off the ice in the T-Birds’ first game on ShoWare ice in January.

T-Birds at ShoWare: First season went well

Seattle Thunderbird hockey officials expect tickets to a T-Bird game to be a hotter item next year than the ‘Birds' just-ended opening season at the… Continue reading

T-Bird Prab Rai gets a high five from teammate Stefan Warg as he gets off the ice in the T-Birds’ first game on ShoWare ice in January.
Volunteers from Sodexo

Sodexo workers pack it in at Northwest Harvest warehouse

More than 70 employees from Sodexo, Inc., of Seattle, packaged nearly 6,000 pounds of corn-on-the-cob during a volunteer project last week at the nonprofit Northwest… Continue reading

Volunteers from Sodexo
Westfield Southcenter celebrated the grand opening of its renovated and expanded mall on Friday.  At left

Southcenter grand opening draws a crowd

The City of Tukwila took a temporary population jump Friday.

Westfield Southcenter celebrated the grand opening of its renovated and expanded mall on Friday.  At left
Participants in last year’s Wine
Participants in last year’s Wine
Arbor Village worker Andrea Knight

Arbor Village opens new Alzheimer’s facility

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  • Apr 8, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Arbor Village worker Andrea Knight

LEGAL MATTERS: Comprehensive immigration reform good for business

As we saw in the recent presidential election, a hot button topic for voters is immigration. Despite contrary misconceptions, comprehensive immigration reform is in fact… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service