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...
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...
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...
Since 1962 Cardinal Glass Industries has been in business and today leads the industry in the development and manufacturing of residential glass for windows and doors. Over the past 60 years Cardinal has grown to employ 7,000 employees across 37 manufacturing...
ARTrails ARTrails 20th Annual Open Studio Tour is the 3rd and 4th weekend of September (17 &18, and 24-25) when 34 artists will be showing their art. Through the annual open studio tour, ARTrails provides an opportunity for the public to meet the artists in their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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]. ...
