McFiler’s Chehalis Theater photographed by Emily Fitzgerald on Thursday, Nov. 16.By Emily Fitzgerald For the Chamber of Commerce When McFiler’s Chehalis Theater co-owner Tim Filer sat down for an interview with the Chamber the week before Thanksgiving, the restaurant...
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Summing up 2023 Through the Eyes of Gen Z
By Peter Abbarno20th District Rep. R-Centralia Each December, I begin thinking about one word that sums up the past year. In 2023, inflation reached generational highs, gas prices in Washington state reached the most expensive in the country, housing was expensive and...
Terry Harris is grand marshal of ‘Aloha Christmas’ Santa Parade in Chehalis
Terry Harris, far right, poses for a photo alongside friends and family at the gingerbread house in Chehalis on Saturday, Nov. 18. By Emily Fitzgerald For the Chamber of Commerce When the Centralia- Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors decided the theme...
November Bizzbuzz
ARTrails Thanks Our Community ARTrail Artists are filled with gratitude for our local community and our Sponsors, Patrons, Friends and Advertisers after this successful year. We could not have done this without you. We had fantastic attendance at our Studios this year...
Chehalis Outfitters celebrates successful first two years of business, continued growth
By Emily Fitzgerald For the Chamber of Commerce Voted Best of Lewis County in two categories this year, Chehalis Outfitters is preparing to end 2023 on a high note and continue excelling into 2024. The business opened when the owners of Shelton Outfitters purchased...
Calypso Window Washing LLC lights up Southwest Washington for the holidays
By Emily Fitzgerald For the Chamber of Commerce If you’re driving through the Twin Cities and admiring an immaculate holiday light display, there’s a solid chance the decorations were arranged by Calypso Window Washing LLC. Based in Centralia, Calypso offers window...
Staff and customers are family at O’Blarney’s in Centralia
By Emily Fitzgerald For the Chamber of Commerce O’Blarney’s at the Gibson House has enough regulars that managing partner Jeff Malloy estimates staff can take about half of their customers’ orders without them saying anything: the customer just sits down and a server...
Short Session, Big Issues Ahead
By Peter Abbarno 20th District Rep. R-Centralia Although legislators work all year long serving on committees, developing policies with staff, and drafting legislation, the official 2024 legislative session begins January 8, 2024 and lasts for 60- days. During the...
Chamber News
Chamber Forums – New Time, New Location! Starting in November the Chamber Monthly Forums are moving from a Noon lunch format to a morning event at a new venue: The Station Powered by LC Coffee located at 120 South Tower in downtown Centralia. The doors open at 7:30...
Chamber Ribbon Cuttings More
This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by the Chamber celebrated a “coming home” event for Aaron’s as they returned to their original location at Twin City Town Center Mall (1355 NW Louisiana). Shown here is owner Melissa Goulter with staff celebrating the move!Luke Greene...
Ribbon Cuttings and More
Annual Member BBQ The Chamber had a full house at its annual Member BBQ. The food provided by Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel was fantastic - chicken and pulled pork with apple-slaw, baked beans, potato salad, and more! Dick’s Brewing hosted the event. We raised $295 for...
October BizzBuzz
ARTrails Thanks Our Community ARTrail Artists are filled with gratitude for our local community and our Sponsors, Patrons, Friends and Advertisers after this successful year. We could not have done this without you. We had fantastic attendance at our Studios this year...