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Building Legacies Through Scholarship
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce In communities like Centralia and Chehalis, we understand something that can be easy to overlook: the most meaningful investments are not always...
Les Schwab Tire Center – Four Decades of Service
Store Manager Tony Lyon (Right) with his Les Schwab Team in Chehalis. -- Cynthia Mudge --For the C-C Chamber of Commerce Les Schwab Tire Center is a well-established name for those living on the...
Kresky Auto Repair & Electrical: A Legacy of Service and Skill
Jim Westley, Owner -- Cynthia Mudge --For the C-C Chamber of Commerce Kresky Auto Repair & Electrical is one of the region’s longstanding businesses, maintaining a consistent presence in the...
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
Rodney Youckton (left) and Shawna Ridgebear welcome you to Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel at the April BAH. -- Cynthia Mudge --For the C-C Chamber of Commerce Opened in 1995, Lucky Eagle Casino...
80 Years of Service: A Personal Reflection on Althauser Rayan Abbarno
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce When I walk into our office each morning in downtown Centralia, I am reminded that I am not just going to work—I am stepping into a legacy that began...
Business Resource Center: Trusted Guidance for Local Businesses
Janesa Maulden and Olivia KalkmanBy Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The Business Resource Center was established in July 1995 and became a member of the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of...
The Importance of Civics Education: A Call to Engage the Next Generation
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As a state legislator, one of the most important roles is not only to legislate but to educate. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the legislative...
Mountain View CPAs, PS: A Trusted Partner Through Tax Season and Beyond
The Team at Mountain View CPAs poses at the Chehalis location.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Spring is in the air—but for many businesses, so is the looming April tax deadline. With...
Paula Burrows Honored With Evergreen Award
Paula Burrows was honored with the 2025 Evergreen Award at the Chamber Banquet.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce “The community is like a root system: the stronger the roots, the...
Cory Moses honored as 2025 Ambassador of the Year
Cory Moses received the 2025 Ambassador of the Year Award.By Cynthia Mudge & Juanita MacNaughtonFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Cory Moses, owner of Zen Events & Entertainment, has been...
Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel Named Business of the Year
Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel staff: Lucy Davis, Jordan Keffeler, Christine Vierra, Amanda Curry, Billy Piontek and Samuel Gallow.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce When selecting a...
The 2026 legislative session is underway — Putting Southwest Washington first
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The 2026 Washington state legislative session is now underway, and once again, lawmakers face serious decisions that will impact employers, workers,...
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