Outside Hardel Mutual Plywood Corporation in Chehalis One of the great successes of Lewis County is the Hardel Mutual Plywood Corporation (Hardel) that has extensive roots in the local community. It is businesses like this that create economic stability for...
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March Bizz Buzz
Best Life MassageSpring is just around the corner and it always makes me happy to see everything coming back to life. Now is a great time to beat back those winter blues and do something that will make YOU feel alive! There is no better place to get a full body...
2023: Putting the Focus on Stronger Families, Stronger Community, and Stronger Washington
As we head into a new legislative session and new year, Washington needs to chart a new course to create stronger families, stronger communities, and a stronger Washington. That new direction must begin by focusing on “kitchen table” issues; the things we...
Bringing Tournaments & Tourism to Chehalis
Photo provided by The City of Chehalis The Chehalis Sports Complex is located in Recreation Park and is home to the W. F. West Fastpitch team and Chehalis Girls Fastpitch Association. The renovation was made possible by The City of Chehalis, with funding from the...
Vision to Reality for Centralia College Athletics
Bob Peters, Athletic Director of Centralia College stands in front of the Centralia Baseball teams first practice at the new Sports Complex. The Centralia College Baseball Team enjoyed practicing for the very first time on the brand new MultiSport Athletics Complex on...
The Sports Capital of the Northwest
The Northwest Sports Hub is centrally located between Portland and Seattle in the Historic Borst Park in Centralia. Many people may not realize that the Sports Hub is a product of the partnership between Lewis County Public Facility District, City of Centralia,...
New Chair & Board Announced
Coralee TaylorCEO - The Chronicle andThe Silver Agency Lindy Waring Marketing Manager KELA / KMNT Radio Coralee Taylor, COO of The Chronicle and The Silver Agency, was named Chairman of the Board for Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. She replaces Lindy...
Thorbeckes: A Pillar of Wellness in the Twin Cities
Matt Noren, Owner of Thorbeckes with Efrain Sanchez, General Manager. When you think of the name Thorbeckes , the name is synonymous with community fitness and wellness in Lewis County. Thorbeckes just celebrated their 40 year anniversary last year and was first...
February Bizz Buzz
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Four New Board Members Join the Chamber
Last month the Board of Directors for Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce approved four new members to its board. “We welcome the diversity of industries represented and feel the new members add a wealth of skills and knowledge to our board,” noted Chair...
Volunteer as a Chamber Ambassador
Volunteering as an Ambassador for the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce is a great way to support and connect with the business community, and promote Chamber membership. The Chamber employs a staff of 3 people, making our Ambassadors and volunteers valuable...
Working Towards a Better Community
The Chehalis Walmart has been serving our community for more than 27 years. It opened in 1995 as a Division 1 store and expanded to a SuperCenter in 2002. There have been many remodels over the years but the one Walmart is going through now has been the largest. The...