Kent's industrial valley is a major economic engine for the Pacific Northwest.
* **Blue Origin:** Jeff Bezos's aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company is headquartered here. * **Oberto Snacks Inc.:** The famous jerky and meat snack company was founded and headquartered in Kent for decades. * **REI:** Operates a massive distribution center in the city to supply its outdoor retail empire. * **Boeing:** Maintains a significant manufacturing, research, and defense presence in the Kent valley. * **Amazon:** Operates large fulfillment and distribution centers, capitalizing on the city's prime logistics location.