Lewis County Business Recovery Center Opens to Chamber Members

The Lewis County Business Recovery Center (LCBRC) is open to help Centralia - Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Members. The goal is to support member businesses as they reopen, reboot, and recover. The Chamber offers a helpful toolkit that helps prepare

Inslee announces religious and faith-based services guidance

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state’s plan for restarting religious and faith-based services for Phases 1 and 2 of Washington’s “Safe Start” reopening plan. Beginning today, religious and faith-based organizations in Phase 1 counties

PPP Frequently Asked Questions

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, intends to provide timely additional guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP

Chehalis Centralia Railroad Announces Season Start Date

After a one month delay due to COVID 19 restrictions, the historic train is ready for taking passengers on a journey through the Chehalis River Valley. The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad invites friends, families, and railfans to make reservations now t

Phase 2 Approval Helps Food Establishments

Chehalis, WA – Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (LCPHSS) reports that the county’s approval to move to COVID-19 Phase 2 status means restaurants and taverns will be able to reopen onsite dining in a limited manner if they meet cer

Lewis County Phase 2 COVID-19 Variance Approved

Chehalis, WA – Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Secretary John Wiesman has approved Lewis County’s COVID-19 variance application to fully implement Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s Phased Approach to Reopening Washington Plan. Lewis Coun

When an Employee Refuses an Offer of Employment

Questions from employers about returning to work If you have asked your employee to return to work and they have refused, you have options.  We understand the sensitivity of this subject and hope it brings clarity to a situation you might be facing

PPP Loan Forgiveness – Details Just Released!

Those business owners who have applied and have received a Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan have probably been watching for more details regarding the loan forgiveness process and what it looks like.  We finally have some direction this week fr

Lewis County Community Services Coalition – Stronger Together

Lewis County is abundantly blessed with many nonprofits and organizations who care. These entities work tirelessly to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, shelter the homeless and respond to need wherever it may arise. When the COVID-19 Pandemic struck,

Reopening Phases for Washington State

Go Back to the Business Recovery ToolkitWashington State's Industry Reopening ProceduresFind the latest information straight from the Governor's office on reopening industries in the state. Through the Washington “Safe Start” plan, more business