Business

Toolbox seminar July 8 at Kent Chamber

The Kent Chamber of Commerce’s next Marketing Toolbox Seminar is scheduled for 8 a.m. July 8 at the Chamber Offices, 524 W. Meeker St. July’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2009
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Danay Mims

After the fire: Hairstylist friends reunite to create new salon for Kent

When the building which housed Catwalks Salon on Meeker Street burned down more than two years ago, it left not only a hole in the… Continue reading

Danay Mims

East Hill Partnership meeting set for July 8

The next meeting of the East Hill Partnership is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 8 at the Golden Steer Restaurant, 23826 104th Ave. S.E.This committee… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2009
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New summer networking added to Commerce calendar

The Kent Chamber of Commerce has added two additional events to its summer networking calendar.The first runs 5-7 p.m. July 8 at the Chamber office,… Continue reading

Jacquie Alexander addresses the crowd during the Kent Downtown Partnership’s annual auction June 20 at the Kent Senior Center.

In her words: Kent Downtown Partnership Director Jacquie Alexander says goodbye

(Information about a retirement party for Alexander follows this column.)Working for the Kent Downtown Partnership has been my greatest joy! I have so loved being… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2009
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Jacquie Alexander addresses the crowd during the Kent Downtown Partnership’s annual auction June 20 at the Kent Senior Center.
Breakthisrecord.com owner Jeff Huffman attempts to set a new milestone for eating three cheeseburgers while Mike Chaffeur watches the clock. Huffman accomplished the mission

Pennies up the nose: Kent Internet biz has a record-breaking deal for you

How many pennies can you stick up your nose? Is it more than 17?How about Ding-Dongs? Can you eat two of them in less than… Continue reading

Breakthisrecord.com owner Jeff Huffman attempts to set a new milestone for eating three cheeseburgers while Mike Chaffeur watches the clock. Huffman accomplished the mission

Business Briefly for the week of June 13

set for June 20The Kent Downtown Partnership will host its annual dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m. June 20 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.Among… Continue reading

Business briefs for week of June 6

Chamber to host seminar on brandingThe next Kent Chamber of Commerce Marketing Toolbox Seminar is scheduled for June 10 and will feature a discussion of… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2009
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KDP auction is June 20

The Kent Downtown Partnership will host its annual dinner and auction 5:30 p.m. June 20 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.Among the items available will… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2009
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Rayan Chepuri
Rayan Chepuri
There was a full house at the ShoWare Center for theProblem Solvers Job fair Thursday. There were 70 employers

Job fair at Kent’s ShoWare Center sees thousands of applicants

They descended on Kent from all over the region with one goal in mind: Finding a job.Thousands of job-seekers began lining up early May 14… Continue reading

There was a full house at the ShoWare Center for theProblem Solvers Job fair Thursday. There were 70 employers

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
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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
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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
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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