Previous Business Connection Articles
Restoring Trust in Government
When I talk to constituents in the 20th District about issues affecting our communities and state, many have expressed to me a deep distrust in our governing institutions. This problem is not unique...
Growth is on the Horizon for Internet Provider Rainier Connect
Rainier Connect Customer Care Manager Amanda Haines at the business’ Centralia office in April 2023. Local internet provider Rainier Connect has doubled its customer base in recent years, and is...
June Lewis County Job Fair
Employers can now register to participate in the Spring job fair produced by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). This event allows businesses to meet prospective employees in...
Rob Fuller Fund is now a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit
The Rob Fuller Scholarship fund was established in honor of long-time Lewis County resident, community business owner, volunteer and philanthropist Rob Fuller. Fuller passed away in 2011 from lung...
Cultivating Inclusion – Lewis County is Hosting a Career Fair in Partnership with Economic Alliance and sponsored by Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
Hannah poses next to a Twin Transit bus she is featured on as part of the 2021 Inclusive Hiring Campaign. Photo Credit: Brittany Voie Cultivating Inclusion – Lewis County is an organization...
Ferrellgas : Fueling Lewis County and America
Ferrellgas got its start in Chehalis more than 40 years ago by acquiring the Buckeye Gas Products Company and CalGas locations in the area (among many others as well). Matt Sayers has been an...
The Roof Doctor Family
After three generations of roofing experience, the Slater family might be the most knowledgeable when it comes to roofing. Ken Slater Sr. founded The Roof Doctor and opened its first location in...
Brim Tractor: Featured Vendor at 57th Annual Home Show
At the young age of 22, Bill Brim became part-owner of his first tractor dealership. Bill and his wife Margaret founded Brim tractor in 1966 in Lynden, Washington. They also had a large impact on...
10 Different Scholarships Available for local High School Students
The Chamber is excited to announce there are 10 different scholarships available to high school students from Centralia, Chehalis and Adna. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1000 and are...
Impact of the new Payroll Tax!
The Washington State Legislature is down to the final month. The House is considering legislation that passed the Senate, the Senate is considering legislation that passed the House, both chambers...
The Power Shop: Featured Vendor at the 57th Annual Home & Garden Show
The Power Shop has been selling and servicing power equipment in the Centralia area for more than 65 years. Cedric and Dianne Pruitt have owned and operated the shop since 2005 and their daughter...
Community Priorities: Your opinions matter!
One of my favorite quotes about surveys is “surveys show that surveys never lie.” And while that makes light of surveys, I do believe some surveys have merit and provide insight into our priorities....
