By Peter Abbarno20th District Rep. R-Centralia As the Washington State Legislature enters the final week of February, I wanted to write about some bills you may not have heard about, but could have a huge, statewide impact. Most of us know about all six initiatives to...
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Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel
Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel Venues, Catering, Hotel, and EntertainmentThere are few places that offer as much in one location as Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel does. They operate a wide assortment of venues and are known for excellent catering services and...
The Refined Man offers upscale luxury with a unique vibe
By Emily Fitzgerald For the C-C Chamber of Commerce Though the shop itself is just over a year old, the four master barbers at The Refined Man’s Centralia location have roughly 80 years’ experience between them. Manager Sheri Karl herself has 35 years’ experience....
Lewis County Historical Museum celebrates and preserves local history
By Emily Fitzgerald For the C-C Chamber of Commerce Lewis County has an eclectic history, and there’s no better place to explore all that history has to offer than the Lewis County Historical Museum. Founded in 1966, the Lewis County Historical Museum started out in a...
Silver Agency provides one-stop-shop for business advertising
By Emily Fitzgerald For the C-C Chamber of Commerce Whatever your business’ advertising needs are, The Silver Agency is ready and able to help businesses build their audiences. “Our goal is to offer a one-stop solution for all your advertising and marketing needs,...
The People have spoken; What’s Next?
By Peter Abbarno 20th District Rep. R-Centralia The Washington State Legislature just completed the first month of its 60-day legislative session that began on January 8th. Soon after the House of Representatives ‘gaveled in’ the session started with a flurry of...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
How to Schedule a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Chamber offers Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies as a free service to members and non-members. It is our way of acknowledging the hard work and investment of time and money to opening, expanding, moving, or re-branding a business....
2023 Chamber Highlights
2023 celebrated thirty-three ribbon-cutting ceremonies and welcomed forty-eight new members to the Chamber! We now have 480 active Chamber members representing among the best businesses and non-profits in the county. In 2023 the Chamber launched its first 3-on-3...
Short Session Update
Every even numbered year the Legislature convenes for what is called the “short session”; a 60-day legislative session to approve supplemental budgets and pass legislation. This year, the legislative session begins on January 8, 2024. For the 2024 Legislative Session,...
LC Coffee Embraces Their Roots
Seven years ago Samantha and Spike Magnuson cautiously opened their first coffee stand on State Avenue with their daughter Angie Twining. “We wanted to wait a year before expanding to make sure we knew what we were doing,” explained Samantha. Yet, only four months...
Centralia Outlets is a hotspot for holiday shoppers
Trick-or-treaters visit the Centralia Outlets in this October 2023 photo posted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. By Emily Fitzgerald For the Chamber of Commerce Centralia Outlets is ready for the holiday season, with its 27 businesses open until 8 p.m....
November Ribbon Cuttings & Announcements!
La Quinta Inn & Suites was warmly and enthusiastically welcomed into the community on November 15 with a grand opening celebration and Ribbon Cutting! 1225 Mellen in Centralia.Big Foot Treasures celebrated a grand opening and Ribbon Cutting on November 14 at 548...