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 celebrates its history and preserves its historic charm for all Centralians...
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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 marketplace is allowed to work freely. Our County government should seek to...
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 to live and do business. I understand the current focus on leveraging...
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 Lewis County Sheriff because I see needs that we have that are not...
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 with local businesses to promote programs such as Coffee with a Cop, Shop...
UNFI Business Spotlight
Imagine a million square foot grocery store, but instead of filling up a shopping cart, you are filling up a semi-truck. This is the reality of where our food comes from. Before it gets to your grocery store, these products were stored in a warehouse like UNFI in...
Share your priorities by voting!
Only 41% of Washingtonians voted in this year’s primary; virtually the same percentage of voters who returned their ballots in the 2018 mid-term election. That means 6 out of every 10 voters failed to share their priorities and opinions on which candidate will best...
October Bizz Buzz
AMSOIL Last month we talked about how I describe AMSOIL! For those that missed it here it is! I describe the difference between AMSOIL and other brands by taking three empty jars and putting bb’s inside one, crushed rock in another, and crushed rock with a small...
Dick’s Brewing: Keeping Tradition Alive
Beer has been uniting humans since 7000 B.C. According to the World History Encyclopedia, the first beer was brewed by the Ancient Chinese around this time, known as “kui.” Across the globe, you will find different kinds of specialty beer, exclusive to regional areas...
Help Wanted: The Sign of the Times
Sam McCrady from Express Employment ProfessionalsAscend StaffingSigns, signs, everywhere are signs. Unemployment signs. Employers are struggling. Struggling to find the right employees. Struggling to retain the ones they currently employ. One of the solutions...
“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 disrupting every level of our economy. Some might look favorably at...
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 fill for the community with your business, but you will also need to be...