The Rob Fuller Scholarship fund was established in honor of long-time Lewis County resident, community business owner, volunteer and philanthropist Rob Fuller. Fuller passed away in 2011 from lung cancer but his legacy of philanthropy, commitment to excellence and...
Hannah poses next to a Twin Transit bus she is featured on as part of the 2021 Inclusive Hiring Campaign. Photo Credit: Brittany Voie Cultivating Inclusion – Lewis County is an organization involving a broad array of community partners dedicated to promoting...
Ferrellgas got its start in Chehalis more than 40 years ago by acquiring the Buckeye Gas Products Company and CalGas locations in the area (among many others as well). Matt Sayers has been an account manager with Ferrellgas for more than 22 years. Sayers explained...
After three generations of roofing experience, the Slater family might be the most knowledgeable when it comes to roofing. Ken Slater Sr. founded The Roof Doctor and opened its first location in Olympia in 1959. Ken Jr. began working with his Dad at the age of...
At the young age of 22, Bill Brim became part-owner of his first tractor dealership. Bill and his wife Margaret founded Brim tractor in 1966 in Lynden, Washington. They also had a large impact on the industry as a whole. The Brims brought the first hydraulic-arm...
The Chamber is excited to announce there are 10 different scholarships available to high school students from Centralia, Chehalis and Adna. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1000 and are awarded at the annual Rob Fuller Scholarship Luncheon honoring the top 25...
Spring Fever at the Centralia Outlets Think of refreshing hues like whites, creams, and pastels. Incorporate this spring palette into your Easter Sunday outfit, and find dresses, blouses, pants, and accessories at the Centralia Outlets. Find adorable clothes for both...
The Washington State Legislature is down to the final month. The House is considering legislation that passed the Senate, the Senate is considering legislation that passed the House, both chambers are reconciling legislation through the conference process, and...
The Power Shop has been selling and servicing power equipment in the Centralia area for more than 65 years. Cedric and Dianne Pruitt have owned and operated the shop since 2005 and their daughter Rebekah Oliver has been running the store for the last decade. The Power...
One of my favorite quotes about surveys is “surveys show that surveys never lie.” And while that makes light of surveys, I do believe some surveys have merit and provide insight into our priorities. That is why each year I send out a survey via mail, e-mail, and on my...
The February Business After Hours featured a variety of professional and personal services at Mint City Coffee Roasting’s newly opened coffee house. The lively group of participating professionals offered an opportunity to become personally acquainted with an...
Once a month the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber offers an opportunity to hear directly from those who represent you about the issues they are working on, challenges they are facing, and help they need from us – the voters. Senator John Braun along with Representatives Ed...
