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 Award from the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s...
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 January and presented Cascade Community Healthcare with the Business of...
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 communities grow.I am honored to serve on the House Consumer...
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 week on the job. However, with over two decades in government behind...
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 recently made some big changes in the way of new renovations throughout...
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 founding. This story is not only one of resilience, but also illustrates...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
