Twila Collins is the Cat’s Meow of STP Last month the Chamber wrapped up its efforts with the Seattle-to-Portland ride that swoops through Centralia and Chehalis each year in July. COVID suspended the ride for two years making 2022 the first time since 2019 riders...
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Lewis County Farm Bureau
The Lewis County Farm Bureau has been serving farm/ranch families for 102 years in Washington. They are an independent, voluntary organization governed by and representing farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing agricultural related problems and...
Port Of Chehalis – Southwest Washington Grain Project
Lewis County has a long-time heritage of farming and agriculture, with some farmers being the third or fourth generation to grow in Lewis County. For many years, these local farmers and growers have dealt with flooding and natural disasters, loss of processing...
Farmer Markets Promote Producers, Local Economies, & Healthy Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognizes the economic and cultural impact of farmer markets every August through its National Farmer’s Market Week campaign. This year Farmer’s Market Week is August 7 - 10. Centralia and Chehalis each have their own...
America’s Heartland is all around us!
County and regional fairs across the state are just around the corner. Many of our thoughts turn to great fair food, rides, games and entertainment. Here at home in Lewis County, the Southwest Washington Fair is of particular importance to the agriculture community...
Hive 5 Bees Pollinates the Ag Industry
Agricultural businesses are an important part of the Washington State economy. This issue of Business Connections highlights some of the Ag efforts in Lewis County. In 2015 Washington State passed a bill that formally recognizes apariasts as farmers, granting them tax...
August Bizz Buzz
Book ‘N’ Brush Book 'N' Brush celebrating 53 years in business – we are where all sorts of magic is contained! We offer new books, art supplies, children's toys, greeting cards and gift items. New offerings include Beverly Hartz vintage boutique jewelry and vintage...
July Bizz Buzz
Blue Skies Drones Drones are like many other tools and can help make our jobs easier. Drones can be used for inspection, search and rescue, overwatch, mapping and much more. If you want to know more you can reach out to us at [email protected]. ...
Greenbrier Companies: The hospital for freight rail cars
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce celebrates the diversity of businesses in our community each month by featuring member businesses.The history behind The Greenbrier Companies began in 1919 when the Gunderson brothers formed Wire Wheel Sales and Service as a...
Ambassador of the Month: Dianne Dorey
As a lifetime Lewis County resident, attending Pe Ell High School and Centralia College, Dianne Dorey has seen our community change and grow over the years, and has made a positive impact in our community in many different ways. Dianne has served the county for 47...
Hiring in Lewis County
Lewis County businesses are still facing many challenges post-Covid these days. Between low numbers of applicants, finding qualified applicants, and retaining employees- the difficulties are plenty. There are many available jobs even for people with minimal...
We must make home ownership affordable and attainable!
Rep. Peter Abbarno is an attorney with Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP and represents Washington State’s 20th Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives and serves as the assistant ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee.Growing...