Previous Business Connection Articles
Nelson’s Furniture: A Family Tradition of Quality and Craftsmanship
The Nelson family and staff all join together for a photo.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For generations of Lewis County residents, Nelson’s Furniture has been a familiar name. What...
The Southwest Washington Fair: A Tradition Worth Preserving
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce From August 11–16, families from across Southwest Washington will gather once again for one of our region’s most treasured traditions, the Southwest...
Hemphill-O’Neill Family Legacy Spans Five Generations Since 1947
Four Generations together: Bob O’Neill, Senior, (front row), (Left to right back row) Bob O’Neill, Jr., Enan and Brendan VanderVelde.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For nearly eight...
Port of Chehalis Has Been Building a Legacy Since 1986
Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Port of Chehalis Executive Director Lindsey Senter at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Port of Chehalis as they complete one of the Port’s significant...
Port of Chehalis Grain Terminal & Transload Facility Strengthens Southwest Washington Agriculture
Jake Fay, Executive Director for Southwest Washington Growers Co-opertive.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The Port of Chehalis Grain Terminal & Transload Facility represents...
Keep Working Forests Working For Lewis County
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce In Lewis County, our forests are more than scenery. They are a cornerstone of our economy, a source of family-wage jobs, a critical funding mechanism...
Finding Our Way Home
Amber TaylorBy Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Finding meaningful work is something many people spend years pursuing, and sometimes the path to a fulfilling career appears in unexpected...
Alderson’s Awards West – Printwares: More Than 50 Years of Celebrating Community Success
Owner, Tom Alderson.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For more than five decades, Alderson’s Awards West - Printwares has helped celebrate victories, milestones, and achievements...
June: Healthy Father’s and Communities
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As we celebrate Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day this June, it is a good time to reflect on the important role health, family, and community play...
Centralia-Chehalis Chamber Celebrates 60 Years of Home Show Inspiration
On Points Realty and Century 21Lund, Realtors return for the 2026 Home Show.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For 60 years, the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Home Show has...
Realty ONE Group Pacifica Showcases at Home Show
Branch Manager for Realty ONE Pacifica, Jessica KirkerBy Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Originally from Lewis County, Jessica Kirker married into the military and relocated to...
John L. Scott Real Estate – Keeping the Legacy Alive
John L. Scott Owner, LauraLee Zuber, center. -- Cynthia Mudge --For the C-C Chamber of Commerce John L. Scott Real Estate traces its roots back to 1972, when it was established as Zuber and Gibson...
