The Nelson family and staff all join together for a photo.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For generations of Lewis County residents, Nelson’s Furniture has been a familiar name. What began as a neighborhood hardware store has evolved into one of the...
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce From August 11–16, families from across Southwest Washington will gather once again for one of our region’s most treasured traditions, the Southwest Washington Fair. This year’s theme, “Ride Into History – America’s...
Four Generations together: Bob O’Neill, Senior, (front row), (Left to right back row) Bob O’Neill, Jr., Enan and Brendan VanderVelde.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For nearly eight decades, Hemphill-O’Neill Company has navigated the highs and lows of...
Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Port of Chehalis Executive Director Lindsey Senter at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Port of Chehalis as they complete one of the Port’s significant projects, Phase I of Grain Terminal & Transload Facility.By Cynthia...
Jake Fay, Executive Director for Southwest Washington Growers Co-opertive.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The Port of Chehalis Grain Terminal & Transload Facility represents years of vision, collaboration, and investment in Southwest Washington’s...
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...
