Business Resource Center
Support for Businesses in Our Area

Find What You Need

There are many local resources and organizations in Lewis County that offer support and tools for local businesses. Whether you are an established business looking for information or a new business just getting started - you can find the help and information you need here in the Centralia - Chehalis area. The organizations listed below are local support, information, and resources for businesses.

Business Organizations

Centralia - Chehalis Chamber of Commerce - www.chamberway.com

Centralia Downtown Association - www.centraliadowntown.org

Chehalis Business Association - www.cityofchehalis.com

Economic Development Offices

City of Centralia: www.cityofcentralia.com

City of Chehalis: www.ci.chehalis.wa.us

Lewis County: www.co.lewis.wa.us

Lewis County Economic Development Council - www.lewisedc.com

Since its inception, the EDC has worked with more than 100 companies that have located here, responsible for providing over 3,000 jobs. The EDC has also collaborated with 250 local firms to help them expand or strengthen their operations as well as solve transportation, utility and regulatory problems. The EDC includes 300 business members plus local government, education, and others. The council offers programs to increase competitiveness of its companies and provide assistance with site location and permitting issues. The “Small Business Development Center” is a valuable service for start-up companies. Also, “The Lending Network” is an excellent financial resource that has made more than 60 loans to small, local companies over the past ten years. Employee recruitment and training programs are also available.

City & County

General Information

Lewis County - Government, Residents, Visitors, Business, Services, and Contact Infromation

City of Chehalis - Applications & Permits, Community Development, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Council, City Manager, Codes & Ordinances, Finance Department, Fire Department & EMS, Human Resources & Risk Management, Meetings, Municipal Court, Office of Economic Development, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, Public Works Department, Chehalis Foundation, Chehalis Historic Preservation, City Manager's Report, City Newsletter, Links, Maps, Press Room, and Contact Information

City of Centralia - City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerks Office, Personnel Department, Engineering Department, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Finance Department, Municipal Court, Economic Development Department, Publilc Works Departments, Centralia Timberland Library, Police Department, Fire Department, and Contact Information

Additional Business Resources

Business Licensing

City of Chehalis Business License - www.cityofchehalis.com or Download Application

City of Centralia Business License - www.centraliaguide.com/centralia or Download Application

WA State Licensing: Starting a Business - Information and Resources

Zoning

Centralia Community Development Department

Chehalis Community Development Department

Lewis County Community Development Department

City & County Utilities

City of Centralia Public Works

City of Chehalis Public Works

Lewis Count PUD

Businesses Involving Food

Lewis County Public Health Department

Day Care Licensing

WA State Department of Social & Health Services
Children & Family Services - (360) 807-7080

Contractor and Master Business Licenses, Safety, and Health Issues

WA State Department of Labor & Industries

Unemployment Insurance

WA State Department of Employment Security - Tax Division
WorkSource Lewis County (State of WA ESD) - (360) 748-2360

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)

USCIS - Citizenship & Immigration

Property Tax

Lewis County Assesors Office

Master Business License - Retail Sales, Business, Ocupation, and Temporary

WA State Department of Revenue
WA State DOR Office (Tumwater) - (360) 705-6676

Certificate of Trade Name

WA State Department of Licensing - Business License Center
WA State DOL (Olympia) - (360) 664-1400

Trade Mark Application and Filing Articles of Incorporation

Secretary of State Corporation Division

Federal Withholding Tax, Federal Excise, Federal Unemployment, Tax ID#

US Internal Revenue Service

Tax Information

City of Chehalis Clerk's Office

City of Centralia Clerk's Office

Lewis County Clerk's Office

Business Accountability

Better Business Bureau

Learn More About Our Area

History About Our Area

Community Profile and Demographics

For More Links

Links :: Centralia - Chehalis Chamber of Commerce


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