Previous Business Connection Articles
Peter Abbarno Receives Evergreen Award For Outstanding Community Service
Chamber Chair, Coralee Taylor presented Peter Abbarno with the Evergreen Award at the annual Chamber Banquet.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Peter Abbarno received the Evergreen...
Cascade Community Healthcare Named Business of The Year by Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
Chief Clinical Officer Leann Reed (left) with Dr. Richard Stride.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at the end of...
Empowering businesses and communities through legislative action
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As your state representative,I am committed to supporting solutions during this legislative session that help businesses thrive, families prosper, and...
Introducing New Centralia City Manager Michael Thomas
Centralia City Manager Michael ThomasBy Sigoruney OrstadFor the C/C Chamber of Commerce Looking at Centralia City Manager Michael Thomas’ near-empty office, it’s not hard to believe it’s his second...
Renovations Offer a Contemporary Refresh of Holiday Inn Express & Suites
General Manager Kalina Goodwin and Director of Sales SarahLinne Miller.By Sigoruney OrstadFor the C/C Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn Express & Suites has been in Chehalis since 2009 but has...
Rooted in Centralia: Celebrating 150 Years
Edna FundBy Sigoruney OrstadFor the C/C Chamber of Commerce As 2025 begins, the Centralia Downtown Association is gearing up for a year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of Centralia’s...
Honoring Daryl Lund
Daryl Lund is shown here with his uncle, Bob Lund, at the grand openingand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Minuteman Press.By Coralee TaylorChamber Board Chair As the Chair of the Centralia-Chehalis...
Looking Ahead to 2025: Budget and Bills
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The 2025 legislative session is almost upon us. Beginning on January 13, 2025, the Washington State Legislature convenes the 105-day session to...
Southwest Washington Dance Center Leads Santa Parade
Southwest Washington Dance School named Best Dance Studio at the 2024Best of Lewis County Awards.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Southwest Washington Dance Center was the Grand...
Currents of Change: How ‘The Zap Master’ is Transforming Electrolysis Education
Owner of Zap Master, Stephanie ShieldsBy Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Stephanie Shields, playfully nicknamed ‘The Zap Master,’ hasn’t been in the area long; however, she’s already...
Centralia College Diesel Technology program prepares students for high-demand careers
Students from Centralia College’s BAS Diesel Tech program visit Triad Machinery, Inc. in Sumner on Nov. 13.By Emily FitzgeraldFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Those who attended the Chehalis Santa...
The Season of Giving
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The election season is over! If you are like me, I am happy to not receive any more negative pieces in my mailbox and only have friends and families...
