Business

Kent companies earn King County environmental awards

Seventeen Kent companies were among the 77 businesses that earned environmental awards from King County’s Industrial Waste Program for meeting or exceeding wastewater discharge permit requirements in 2011.

  • Apr 30, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent chiropractor earns top certification | Briefs

Gary Blackburn, doctor of chiropractic, recently received certification by the Council of Extremity Adjusting.

  • Apr 26, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The Spring/Summer Kent Creme Brulee Event to buy and sell children's clothing will run May 11-12 at Kent Commons.

Kent Creme Brulee kids clothing sale May 11-12

The Spring/Summer Kent Creme Brulee Event to buy and sell children's and babies clothing, toys and other items will run May 11-12 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Apr 25, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The Spring/Summer Kent Creme Brulee Event to buy and sell children's clothing will run May 11-12 at Kent Commons.

Kent business seeks entries for free car show

Torklift Central RV is hosting a classic car show June 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during their open house.

  • Apr 18, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Station adds 2 more quick-serve restaurants

Kent Station continues to build on its shopping, dining and entertainment experience for customers, adding two new restaurants.

  • Apr 13, 2012
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‘Greener’ company establishes a home in Kent | Business roundup

Ingenium, a full-spectrum innovative environmental services company, has opened a new facility in Kent, with the capability to serve the Pacific Northwest.

  • Apr 11, 2012
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Informational pickets from the Machinists Union walk in front of Hytek Finishes March 21 in Kent to support company employees seeking a new contract.

Kent’s Hytek Finishes rejects mediation offer in union talks | Update

The Machinists Union says management at Kent's Hytek Finishes rejected an offer from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to help resolve contract talks.

Informational pickets from the Machinists Union walk in front of Hytek Finishes March 21 in Kent to support company employees seeking a new contract.
Bruce Schultz stands in front of his new business

Renovated sports bar opens on Kent’s East Hill

Bruce Schultz has passed this way before. He once ran a sports bar in Federal Way, but left the tavern scene to work as a employment recruiter for 16 years.

  • Mar 29, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Bruce Schultz stands in front of his new business

Jersey Mike’s making a difference in drive to help children; Kent store joins campaign

Seattle Children's Hospital joins forces with eight local Jersey Mike's Subs restaurants – including one in Kent at 18119 E. Valley Highway S. – for the second annual March "Month of Giving" fundraising campaign to help make a difference in children's lives.

  • Mar 22, 2012
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Union files charges with NLRB against Kent plant, an Esterline subsidiary

Management at Kent's Hytek Finishes has violated the rights of its workers under federal labor law as they try to negotiate their first Machinists Union contract, the union alleges.

  • Mar 8, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

An Example for Us All | Don Brunell

Adversity often brings out the best in people. We find ways to pitch in and solve problems that government can’t.

State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

Attorney General Rob McKenna to speak at ShoWare Center March 16

Members of the business community are invited to a Kent luncheon with State Attorney General Rob McKenna on Friday, March 16 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Mar 2, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

Kent business forum about homeless shelter set for March 14

Kent business owners are invited to a Business Community Forum about a potential homeless shelter in downtown Kent.

  • Feb 29, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
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A new solution in patient care opens in Kent | Doctors Express

A business hoping to redefine the urgent care experience for patients and physicians opened in Kent Jan. 28.

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H.J. Heinz Co. will close in March a Kent plant that makes frozen soups.

Heinz to close Kent frozen soup plant

About 100 employees will lose their jobs when H.J. Heinz Co. closes a Kent frozen soup plant March 30.

H.J. Heinz Co. will close in March a Kent plant that makes frozen soups.

No more band-aids for the state budget | Don Brunell

There is finally a bit of good news from Olympia. The state’s Revenue Forecast Council reports that tax revenues for this biennium will be $96 million higher than projected last November, and state tax collections for 2013-15 are projected to grow by 6.6 percent.

  • Feb 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Jazzercise for the cure | Feb. 25

Local Jazzercisers will help energize the crowd at Jazzercise For the Cure at 4:00 pm, Saturday, Feb. 25 when they gather for a 90-minute aerobic workout with all proceeds going to the Susan G Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer research at the Kent Commons.

  • Feb 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Counterfeit Better Business Bureau emails target businesses

The scam that fraudulently uses Better Business Bureau's name will not die.

When it comes to taxes, keep it simple | Don Brunell

“Keep it simple.” This old saying is more than a bumper sticker slogan, it’s a principle that is especially important when it comes to taxes and regulations.

Tips for winning government contracts | Calvin Goings

Can you imagine your small business providing that key product or service to the Department of Navy, the Environmental Protection Agency or the Department of Agriculture?