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...
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...
