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 Chamber of Commerce Board, I reflect on Daryl Lund’s life and legacy with...
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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 address many important issues like public safety, education, and the...
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 Marshal at the 2024 Annual Santa Parade. Dancers from Southwest...
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 making a lasting impact in Lewis County and beyond. Shields owns Zap...
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 Parade on Dec. 7 and the Centralia Lighted Tractor Parade on Dec. 14...
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 text messaging me. The holidays provide all of us with the opportunity...
Innovation at Evexia: A New Approach to Health and Wellness
Barbara Hooper, RN and Ceo, with Jennifer Brown, ARNP and Medical Director for Evexia Nutrition and Wellness.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C/C Chamber of Commerce Although Evexia Nutrition and Wellness only opened in 2022, owners Barbara Hooper (BSN, RN) and Jennifer...
Centralia Pet Resort is accepting bookings for the holidays
Centralia Pet Resort is located at 515 Bryden Ave in Centralia.By Emily FitzgeraldFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce With the busy holiday season quickly approaching, Centralia Pet Resort encourages pet parents looking to reserve daycare, grooming, or overnight boarding...
Evergreen Playhouse’s 65th season is off to a sold-out start
The directors for Evergreen Playhouse’s 65th season, from left, Jed Slaughter, Emily Fitzgerald, Danielle Kays, Sarah Amador, Emilie Brown and Tim Donnell pose for a photo outside the Evergreen Playhouse in July.By Emily FitzgeraldFor the C/C Chamber of Commerce The...
Your Washington business may be required to register a ‘Beneficial Ownership Interest’ under new federal regulations
By Ryan EndsleyAttorney with Althauser Rayan Abbarno A new law requiring corporate entities doing business in the United States to register their Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of...
Voting is a duty we all have as citizens of this country
By Chad Taylor As Americans, we enjoy the privilege of living in a democratic republic where our voices matter. The privilege to cast our votes was not simply granted to us without struggle; it was a right diligently fought for by those who came before us. Voting...
Historic Election Year: Candidates, Initiatives, and Control of Legislative Chambers.
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce This year is a historic election where candidates, control of legislative chambers, and policy issues are all on the ballot. For the first time in Washington state’s history, voters will have the opportunity to vote on...