Previous Business Connection Articles
Washington’s business climate is on the line – and so is your voice to fight it
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Washington’s business climate is already among the worst in the nation, ranking 35th overall. When you combine that with one of the country’s most...
St. Joseph School is Dedicated to Well-Rounded Education
First graders in Ms. Bortner’s class learn about the difference between queen bees and worker beesBy Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For more than 100 years, St. Joseph School has...
Bethel Church is a Hub for Community Service
Pastor Gering shows off the Hub City Mission’s kitchen which is used to prepare the weekly community meals.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Poised at the end of Tower Avenue in...
Washington’s affordability crisis – A tax hike too big for businesses to bear
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Washington’s business community has long been the backbone of our economy, providing jobs, innovation, and essential goods and services. But today,...
United Methodist Church: Creativity Flourishes and Compassion Abounds
Pastor Zachary Taylor poses at the front of United Methodist’s sanctuary.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The United Methodist Church of Chehalis might be well-known around town...
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber Hosts Annual Scholarship Luncheonand Oversees Nine Scholarship Efforts offered by Community Leaders
Shown here are the 2025 Rob Fuller Scholarship recipients representing $10,000 in scholarships.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber Hosts Annual...
Caring Transitions: A Company Living Up to Its Name
Teresa Murphy with Caring Transitions!By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce With their compassionate and swift team, Caring Transitions has been helping Lewis County seniors move into...
2025 Home and Interior Trends
Arvid’s Interior & Design has a wide selection of ideas and colors tofreshen any home.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As excitement grows for the 59th Annual Home and Interior...
Washington’s affordability crisis is getting worse
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As your state representative, part of my responsibility is to keep you informed about policies that will strengthen businesses across our communities,...
Amanda Curry Named Ambassador of the Year at Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet
Amanda Woodring Curry received Ambassador of the Year recognition at the annual Chamber banquet.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Amanda Curry was named Ambassador of the Year by...
Peter Abbarno Receives Evergreen Award For Outstanding Community Service
Chamber Chair, Coralee Taylor presented Peter Abbarno with the Evergreen Award at the annual Chamber Banquet.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Peter Abbarno received the Evergreen...
Cascade Community Healthcare Named Business of The Year by Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
Chief Clinical Officer Leann Reed (left) with Dr. Richard Stride.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at the end of...
