Business Special Section - 2014

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY THE KENT REPORTER

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253.852.3033 • 422 East Smith Street • Kent • www.meridiandentalclinic.com

Embracing the community

Dr. Mark Walker, DDS

Dr. Mark Walker has been caring for patients in Kent since he graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1981. His friendly manner and sense of humor readily puts his patients at ease while at the same time delivering exceptional care. Dr. Walker values the trust relationship he develops with patients and believes in treating them as he wants to be treated. Throughout his years in Kent, Dr. Walker has taken countless hours of continuing dental education and invested in proven dental technologies. This combined with his years of experience insure his patients receive the best possible care. The joy of helping people maintain a healthy mouth and beautiful smile is what Dr. Walker loves about dentistry.

Dr. Steven Inaba, DDS Dr. Steven Inaba’s passion for dentistry lies

in the ability to have a positive impact on a person’s quality of life. People are living long lives, and healthy teeth and gums play a signifi cant role in the quality of those years. Proper prevention and good habits not only impact a lifetime, but generations to follow. Dr. Inaba graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2005 and has been at Meridian Dental Clinic ever since. He’s dedicated far more continuing education hours than what is required by the state, and is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Seattle-King County Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Josh Walker, DDS “It is exciting to wake up each morning and come to

Meridian Dental Clinic…I love what I do! Empowering people to take control of their health and quality of life is rewarding.”

Dr. Josh Walker earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Puget Sound in Business & Leadership while playing basketball for the Loggers and then went on to graduate from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2012. After dental school he completed a1 year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital and Dental Clinic in San Antonio, Texas where he gained a tremendous amount of complex surgical and restorative experience while serving the needs of our nation’s veterans. In his commitment to continually provide the best care possible for patients, Dr. Walker is pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Josh Walker is proud to be part of the Meridian Dental Clinic team of highly respected dentists.

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118 Railroad Ave S, Kent • 253-852-2517www.Pugerudes.com

A Family TraditionSince 1957 Pugerudes has designed, created and delivered

beauty to the home. For three generations our family has provided quality custom window treatments, bedding, and upholstery as well as blinds, shades and shutters for the home. Not only do we have practical hands on experience, our degreed interior designers are sure to keep thebigger perspective in mind when helping you create the home of your dreams.

Located in Historic Downtown Kent, our showroom displays a sampling of our creativity. If you are looking to make some

changes to your décor, stop by our showroom or give us a call to schedule an in home consultation. We look forward to helping you with your next project.

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practice with deep roots. Denturist, Michael Holden, leads the practice. Michael grew up in the world of dentures. He inherited the profession from his father, Ken Holden L.D., who helped pioneer Denturism in Oregon and Washington.

Michael graduated from the University of Oregon and attended George Brown Technical College, where he completed the Denturist Program. Michael became a licensed denturist in 2006. Since becoming licensed Michael worked at Natural Dentures where he ran offi ces in Salem, Corvallis and West Linn, OR. Michael loves helping patients who have been miserable and uncomfortable with their dentures, discover how comfortable and confi dent they can feel in their new dentures.

On May 1, 2012 Michael and his family moved to Washington and started Lifelike Dentures in Kent. Michael is grateful to have learned and practiced the skill alongside his family. Taking from what he has learned, Michael, now enjoys running his own

independent practice. Patient care is highly important to Michael. He has a high value for educating patients in their treatment planning to ensure peace of mind and satisfaction.

Th e patient process is made simple with fl exible scheduling, package pricing and acceptance of dental insurance. Michael only uses the highest quality materials. Michael is also skilled in implant dentures, partials, relines, repairs and all other removable oral prosthetic devices and procedures.

Making dentures requires working with the patient to choose the right appearance and obtain the correct function, all while creating the denture in an on-site lab from impressions to a fi nished product. Working with people comes naturally to Michael. He obtained the skill of making dentures through diligent training and education. Patients can be sure that when they come to Lifelike Dentures they are receiving the best quality care in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

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INTERIORThe janitorial services we provide to our clients encompass more than just cleaning the inside of your property. We will add specialized and customized tasks to your cleaning program to meet your unique needs. All Pro Building Maintenance provides a wide array of cleaning and maintenance services including…• Janitorial services

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CUSTOMIZEDIn addition to traditional commercial interior, exterior cleaning services, routine and emergency maintenance offerings, All Pro Building Maintenance specializes in creating a customized service package that will accommodate the specifi c needs of your property type. Our customized services include…• Emergency services• Disaster cleaning• Deep cleaning services• Fertilization• Integrated pest management• Tree trimming and care

We maintain your building, soyou can focus on your business.

All Pro Building Maintenance is a privately held company that has been setting the industry standard in the Puget Sound region for more than 30 years. With over 80 employees we specialize in commercial cleaning and janitorial services as well as routine and emergency maintenance services. We focus on providing you with dependable, valuable services and quality results so that you can focus on your business.

Owner Randall Smith is highly active in the South King County communities. He currently sits on the Kent City Land Use and Planning Board as Vice Chair and the Public Facilities Department Committee for ShoWare Center. Randall is also a board member with Kent Downtown Partnership Design Committee, the Kent Historical Society and the Auburn Noon Lions. As president of New Connections of South King County Randall works with other board members to help men and women recently released from jail get their lives back on track.

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Richard Haller, General Manager,oversees sales, customer serviceand operations.

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These days, livability and economic vitality go hand in hand. In Kent, our relatively low home prices, gorgeous parks, reputable schools and expanding job base mean more people than ever are seeking out Kent as a place to open businesses and spread their entrepreneurial wings. The City of Kent enjoys a vibrant sense of community. It is a place where local government, private citizens and businesses are partners working together to provide innovative solutions. If you are not a member of the Kent Chamber of Commerce you are missing the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most infl uential community leaders! Make that call and become part of an organization that takes every opportunity to share resources, information and to connect all types of businesses. In today’s business environment, it is imperative the Chamber represents and protects our members by working hard to support every aspect of doing business in the Kent valley.

Like many of the cities across the United States, our community has weathered challenging economic times, and yet we remain steadfast in our determination to move positively toward a better future. The Kent Chamber is the voice and ears of the community, responsive to its ever changing needs and concerns. We are the largest advocate for businesses in the community and continue to support them as a conduit for information. We also support economic eff orts designed to strengthen and expand Kent with programs for a civic, social and cultural nature that are designed to increase the functional value of the community.

At the Kent Chamber of Commerce, we bring the business community together in dynamic, profi table ways. Whether members are networking with one another, learning marketing tips, immersing themselves in issues that impact business, or tapping into an array of educational services, we give local business owners the tools to help them thrive.

New in 2014We want to highlight a couple of new programs and exciting

initiatives we are working on for 2014. If you haven’t visited our new website please make sure to do so! It is easier to use and showcases our community’s history and vibrant future. The Education Committee has set lofty goals for this year. Members funded a staff position at the President’s Gala to help reach those goals! In 2014 the Chamber launched the new education branding of: Manufacturing the Future: Bring the World to the Classroom. This tagline encompasses our three fl agship education programs including the rebranding of Educate the Educator which introduces teachers, counselors and principals to our homegrown high tech and living wage manufacturing jobs located right here in our valley.

Another exciting new adventure for the Kent Chamber is our LEAN transformation headed by Mike Moran a LEAN leader who is the GM of Cascade Gasket & Manufacturing. He has generously donated his time and knowledge. The core of our lean transformation is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste. This will allow the Chamber to improve profi tability, effi ciency and service for our members. It is our goal to become a fl agship LEAN administrative offi ce which our members can tour and adopt best practices for their offi ce. The Kent Chamber of Commerce continues to grow as we continue to build on the highest membership levels in the last 8 years. We want to thank the hundreds of businesses that invest in the Kent Chamber of Commerce annually.

Contact Kent Chamber at253-854-1770

or [email protected]

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