By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce In Lewis County, our forests are more than scenery. They are a cornerstone of our economy, a source of family-wage jobs, a critical funding mechanism for schools and local services, and an important part of responsible...
Amber TaylorBy Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Finding meaningful work is something many people spend years pursuing, and sometimes the path to a fulfilling career appears in unexpected ways. For Amber Taylor, that path led her back home — and helping...
Owner, Tom Alderson.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For more than five decades, Alderson’s Awards West - Printwares has helped celebrate victories, milestones, and achievements throughout Southwest Washington and beyond. From youth sports trophies and...
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As we celebrate Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day this June, it is a good time to reflect on the important role health, family, and community play in building a strong local economy and a stronger future for Southwest...
On Points Realty and Century 21Lund, Realtors return for the 2026 Home Show.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For 60 years, the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Home Show has been a go-to event for fresh ideas, creative solutions and a little...
Branch Manager for Realty ONE Pacifica, Jessica KirkerBy Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Originally from Lewis County, Jessica Kirker married into the military and relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2015 she started her real estate career, building...
John L. Scott Owner, LauraLee Zuber, center. -- Cynthia Mudge --For the C-C Chamber of Commerce John L. Scott Real Estate traces its roots back to 1972, when it was established as Zuber and Gibson Real Estate Inc. Now in its 54th year of serving the community, the...
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce In communities like Centralia and Chehalis, we understand something that can be easy to overlook: the most meaningful investments are not always measured in dollars. They are measured in lives changed, values carried...
Store Manager Tony Lyon (Right) with his Les Schwab Team in Chehalis. -- Cynthia Mudge --For the C-C Chamber of Commerce Les Schwab Tire Center is a well-established name for those living on the West Coast. The company is known for its efficient service, friendly...
Jim Westley, Owner -- Cynthia Mudge --For the C-C Chamber of Commerce Kresky Auto Repair & Electrical is one of the region’s longstanding businesses, maintaining a consistent presence in the community for nearly sixty years. Originally established as Chehalis Auto...
Rodney Youckton (left) and Shawna Ridgebear welcome you to Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel at the April BAH. -- Cynthia Mudge --For the C-C Chamber of Commerce Opened in 1995, Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the...
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...
