By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce When I walk into our office each morning in downtown Centralia, I am reminded that I am not just going to work—I am stepping into a legacy that began in 1946. That was the year Dale Nordquist and D.D. Schnatterly opened...
Janesa Maulden and Olivia KalkmanBy Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The Business Resource Center was established in July 1995 and became a member of the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce in 2005. Founded by CPA Carol Bezy, the firm has grown into a...
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As a state legislator, one of the most important roles is not only to legislate but to educate. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the legislative process, focused on drafting bills, debating policies, and working with...
The Team at Mountain View CPAs poses at the Chehalis location.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Spring is in the air—but for many businesses, so is the looming April tax deadline. With decades of experience, the CPAs and EAs of Mountain View CPAs, PS,...
Paula Burrows was honored with the 2025 Evergreen Award at the Chamber Banquet.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce “The community is like a root system: the stronger the roots, the stronger the tree.” Each year, the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce...
Cory Moses received the 2025 Ambassador of the Year Award.By Cynthia Mudge & Juanita MacNaughtonFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Cory Moses, owner of Zen Events & Entertainment, has been named the Chamber’s 2025 Ambassador of the Year in recognition of her...
Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel staff: Lucy Davis, Jordan Keffeler, Christine Vierra, Amanda Curry, Billy Piontek and Samuel Gallow.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce When selecting a recipient for the Chamber’s Business of the Year award, the Chamber Board...
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The 2026 Washington state legislative session is now underway, and once again, lawmakers face serious decisions that will impact employers, workers, families, and communities across our state. For those of us...
Shown here are Coralee Taylor, Board Chair for Centralia-Chehalis Chamber and Erik Broncho, President-Elect for Centralia Rotary.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Businesses and individuals can honor a veteran, first-responder, or other significant...
By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce What Is America’s 250th? The year 2026 will mark 250 years since the founding of the United States, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Known as America’s 250th, this milestone is a...
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Resiliency is more than a buzzword in Lewis County — it’s a way of life. From flooding in the Chehalis Basin to winter storms and economic uncertainty, our community understands that true resiliency isn’t just about...
Robert Pehl is the Vice President and General Manager for I-5 Cars.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce I-5 Cars is a prominent, locally owned automotive business that has weathered recessions, pandemics, supply shortages, and even natural...
