Previous Business Connection Articles
Book N’ Brush: N’ a whole lot more!
The city of Chehalis has a myriad of curious stories to tell about its past. In 1969 a little bookstore was born by the name of “The Book Rack.” In 1983 the business changed hands, and...
Powersports Fueling Ahead
It’s been a little over a year since Jonathan and Ralph Hubbert bought Powersports Northwest in downtown Centralia. Before buying the Powersport dealership the Hubbert family were fourth-generation...
Jeremy’s Farm to Your Belly
What originally started in 1990 as a small farm-fresh fruit stand, has evolved over the years into the restaurant that the readers of The Chronicle newspaper have voted ‘Best Dinner’ for 2022 in...
Volunteer Spotlight: Cara Legg
Volunteering for the Chamber of Commerce is a great opportunity to support locally owned businesses and get out and make an impact in our community. Lewis County native Cara Legg has been...
#ChooseLocal and #ShopLocal
November kicks off the #ChooseLocal and #ShopLocal season and it is a good opportunity to think about the reasons to choose local. The intersection of technology and a busy holiday season make it...
Bartel’s : A Chehalis Tradition
There are few retail stores that have endured the test of time quite like Bartel’s Clothing & Shoes located in downtown Chehalis. With a legacy of personalized service Bartel’s is celebrating...
Volunteer Profile: Alicia Blum
Blum was born and raised in Centralia. She left for college in 2005, attending University of Jamestown in North Dakota, and also Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho receiving a BA in...
Announcing the New Centralia Downtown Association Executive Director, MacKenzie McGee
The mission of the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA), is to unite and empower residents, merchants and civic leaders to promote, beautify, and develop a vibrant and prosperous downtown that...
Lewis County Commissioner Dist. #3 Candidate Scott Brummer
As a longtime small business owner, I understand the value local business brings to our economy and the community. I believe businesses thrive when government keeps a limited role and the...
Lewis County Commissioner Dist. #3 Candidate Harry O. Bhagwandin
To preserve our lifestyle while providing our children the opportunity to stay and thrive here we must change our approach to economic growth to make us a wealthier, productive, and attractive place...
Sheriff Candidate Tracy Murphy
As a resident of Lewis County, like you, I am invested in our community and its future. I was born and raised here in Lewis County, and I chose to raise my family here. I am running as your next...
Candidate Rob Snaza
As your Lewis County Sheriff, I stood up for local businesses during the COVID pandemic and worked with other local leaders to keep businesses open. Over my last two terms we have worked...
