Hear our story

Our Mission

We cultivate relationships and celebrate community to deliver a more vibrant Chehalis.

Our Vision

Chehalis is a more prosperous, attractive, and inclusive community for all.

Join Us

Join us for Friday with Friends! Experience Chehalis meets on the 2nd Friday of each month from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the basement meeting room at Chehalis City Hall. Everyone is welcome—come hear what’s happening all across Chehalis and get involved in the community! It’s a great way to connect with local leaders, business owners, and neighbors. Your ideas, energy, and voice can help shape the future of our downtown!

The original Renaissance Plan was approved by the Chehalis City Council in 2009. In 2020, an updated 5-year strategic plan was adopted to focus on the actions and investments Experience Chehalis needs to make to support progress towards our key priorities.
Strategic Plan
Our organization is busy year-round accomplishing projects and offering programs to improve and grow our community. Check out our recent accomplishments here.
Projects & Programs
Experience Chehalis is an active member of Washington State’s Main Street Program. The program provides educational support, networking and funding opportunities.
Main Street Program

Experience Chehalis produces a Mid-Year Impact Report to keep the community informed about our progress and accomplishments throughout the year.

Download 2025 Report

Experience Chehalis Board & Staff

Annalee Tobey

Executive Director

Experience Chehalis

Jessica Kinney

Outreach Coordinator

Experience Chehalis

Brian Wilkins

President

Lightcurve

Michael Ervin

Vice-President

WaFd

David James

Secretary & Promotions Chair

Boys & Girls Club of America

Sarah Price

Treasurer

Menichelli & Associates, PLLC

Jen Kinsman

Design Chair

Dandelion Creative &

Napavine High School

Laura Six

Economic Vitality Chair

Weyerhaeuser

Angela French

Outreach Chair

United Ways of the Pacific Northwest

Stacy Denham

Director

City of Chehalis

Michele Gallagher

Director

Chehalis School District &

Gallapher Restoration

Terry Harris

Director

Aloha Paradise Family Hair Care

Larry McGee

Director

Retired IBM & Centralia College

Lindsey Senter

Director

Port of Chehalis

Eric Sonnenberg

Director

Economic Alliance of Lewis County

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