Previous Business Connection Articles
A Taste of Europe in Chehalis
Another Small Business Success Story For more than 20 years Market Street Bakery and Cafe has been bringing the taste of Europe to downtown Chehalis. Offering a variety of pastries, breads, hot and...
Happy New Year from Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce!
Moving Forward Together Together we are stronger than ever. Chambers provide a united voice for businesses and offer opportunities to learn from each other, network, and grow. Chambers...
Turning the Page: A New Legislative Session Begins.
The 2023 Legislative Session begins on January 9th and the regular session lasts 105 days; ending on April 24th. After the Elections, the legislative caucuses meet to elect leadership, discuss the...
Revitalizing History in Chehalis and Centralia
It’s been a busy few years for Tim Filer, co-owner of McFiler’s Restaurant in Chehalis. McFiler’s opened in 2019 for business and in 2020 bought the Chehalis Theater and began renovations, which are...
A Decade of Delectables
It will be a decade next April that Dawn has been serving up fresh Delectables in downtown Centralia. Dawn’s Delectables has taken home the ‘Best Dessert for Lewis County’ award for 2022, making...
No Missed Steaks at Ramblin’ Jacks Ribeye
Walking into Ramblin' Jacks Ribeye in Napavine is like walking into a piece of history. The restaurant was decorated by owners Adam and Amanda Adrian. Amanda’s “Grandpa Bob” had built his...
The Season of Giving is upon Us!
The holiday season is upon us with amazing opportunities to give back to our community. This year, consider a business sponsorship or personal support of events around Lewis County that are sure to...
Chamber of Commerce Selects Chief Michael Kytta as Santa Parade Grand Marshal
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce selected Chief Michael Kytta, of Riverside Fire Authority as the Grand Marshall of the 72nd Santa parade to be held in Chehalis December 3rd,...
Gift it from Gifted
Historic downtown Chehalis wouldn’t be complete without Gifted Hallmark. What first started as Re-Design, a home staging company, has transformed into an official Gold Crown Hallmark store. Owned by...
Volunteer Spotlight: Lindy Waring: Executive Board President
Lindy and son Rocco help hand out Black Friday Bags Lewis County native Lindy Waring has been volunteering with the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber for over a decade. Those who know Waring know she is...
Game of Drones
“Yeah, we’ve got a drone for that.” This is Blue Skies Drones motto, no matter the industry! What began as a drone rental shop for hobbyists has grown into a one-stop shop for not only renting the...
A “Berry” Sweet Cafe
You won’t find a busier or more recommended cafè in the city of Centralia than Berry Fields Cafè. Just voted “Best Restaurant” and “Best Lunch” for the Best of Lewis County, it’s easy to see that...
