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...
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Centralia-Chehalis Chamber Celebrates 60 Years of Home Show Inspiration
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...
Realty ONE Group Pacifica Showcases at Home Show
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 Real Estate – Keeping the Legacy Alive
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...
Building Legacies Through Scholarship
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...
Les Schwab Tire Center – Four Decades of Service
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...
Kresky Auto Repair & Electrical: A Legacy of Service and Skill
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...
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
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...
80 Years of Service: A Personal Reflection on Althauser Rayan Abbarno
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...
Business Resource Center: Trusted Guidance for Local Businesses
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...
The Importance of Civics Education: A Call to Engage the Next Generation
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...
Mountain View CPAs, PS: A Trusted Partner Through Tax Season and Beyond
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,...
















