Previous Business Connection Articles
“Help Wanted”
A “Help Wanted” sign on businesses and employment websites are all too common these days. The economic pressure on businesses, as well as consumers, is driving the cost of goods higher and severely...
Good Health Nutrition Center offers Sage Business Advice
Beginning the journey as a new business owner takes nothing short of a leap of faith, especially in today’s uncertain economy. Not only do you need to do the research to see if there is a need to...
Cardinal Glass clearly leading the residential glass industry
Since 1962 Cardinal Glass Industries has been in business and today leads the industry in the development and manufacturing of residential glass for windows and doors. Over the past 60 years...
Volunteer Profile: Twila Collins
Twila Collins is the Cat’s Meow of STP Last month the Chamber wrapped up its efforts with the Seattle-to-Portland ride that swoops through Centralia and Chehalis each year in July. COVID suspended...
Lewis County Farm Bureau
The Lewis County Farm Bureau has been serving farm/ranch families for 102 years in Washington. They are an independent, voluntary organization governed by and representing farm and ranch families...
Port Of Chehalis – Southwest Washington Grain Project
Lewis County has a long-time heritage of farming and agriculture, with some farmers being the third or fourth generation to grow in Lewis County. For many years, these local farmers and growers have...
Farmer Markets Promote Producers, Local Economies, & Healthy Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognizes the economic and cultural impact of farmer markets every August through its National Farmer’s Market Week campaign. This year Farmer’s Market...
America’s Heartland is all around us!
County and regional fairs across the state are just around the corner. Many of our thoughts turn to great fair food, rides, games and entertainment. Here at home in Lewis County, the Southwest...
Greenbrier Companies: The hospital for freight rail cars
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce celebrates the diversity of businesses in our community each month by featuring member businesses.The history behind The Greenbrier Companies began in 1919...
Ambassador of the Month: Dianne Dorey
As a lifetime Lewis County resident, attending Pe Ell High School and Centralia College, Dianne Dorey has seen our community change and grow over the years, and has made a positive impact in our...
Hiring in Lewis County
Lewis County businesses are still facing many challenges post-Covid these days. Between low numbers of applicants, finding qualified applicants, and retaining employees- the difficulties are plenty....
We must make home ownership affordable and attainable!
Rep. Peter Abbarno is an attorney with Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP and represents Washington State’s 20th Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives and serves as the...
