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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ACADEMY
Running a small business requires a skill set that stretches far beyond being an expert in your industry. Come discover how to give your business a boost with many of your area business peers.
Upcoming topics include:
- Small business advertising
- Small business finance
- Digital marketing
Downtown Business Academy is open to all! Sign up today!
Downtown Business Micro-Grants
Does your location need a quick pick-me-up? The Chehalis Community Renaissance Team (CCRT) provides grants to help downtown businesses and property owners make small improvements to the fronts of their buildings. The micro-grants provide a 50 percent match, up to $250 per business or property, for approved improvement costs.
Downtown Business Facade Grants
CCRT Facade Grants are intended to help downtown businesses and property owners make significant changes to improve the fronts of their buildings. The grants provide a 50 percent match, up to $2,500 per business or property, for approved improvement costs.
Think your business could benefit?
Chehalis Storefront Display Project
CCRT’s Storefront Display Program partners with local non-profit organizations to place informational displays in vacant Chehalis building storefronts. The program highlights the work of our non-profit community organizations’ commitment to serving our community and to enhance the visual appeal of our downtown.
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Buildings for Sale and Rent/Lease
Interested in purchasing property downtown? Seeking a business space to rent or lease?
View properties available in Downtown Chehalis
Sign up and stay in touch!
Receive our Chehalis Business Partner e-newsletter every 3-4 weeks with important updates.
CCRT hosts the Networking with Chehalis Businesses and Organizations Facebook Group, a forum for Chehalis businesses and organizations. Share ideas on growing and ever-improving our Chehalis business community.
Let’s chat marketing ideas, share successful hospitality experiences or ask a how-to question.
Chehalis Coworks, a collaborative effort by the Port of Chehalis and CCRT, is a thoughtful space to encourage independent businesses, remote workers, and travelers to flourish while providing necessary technology in an intentionally-designed shared workspace.
Find our newly renovated space at 478 N. Market Blvd, in the heart of Downtown Chehalis.
CCRT is part of the Main Street Movement, the leading voice for preservation-based economic development and community revitalization across the country.
As a Chehalis business, you can participate!
You’ll have a great time meeting business-minded folks who are working to improve our community. There is no membership or fee to join.
CCRT meets the first Friday of every month.
We have Fiber Internet downtown.
Simply put — it’s a game changer. Your internet speed impacts how quickly you can work, as well as the quality of your customer’s experience when doing business with you. Both are major drivers vital to your bottom line.
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Lewis County Visitors Guide
Promoting your business means promoting the surrounding area of Lewis County, and we are proud to offer these visitor guides for display in your business! Download the guide
Chehalis Downtown Business Guide
This 8×11 inch trifold is a great resource for businesses interested in locating to our area. It includes information on exciting new growth opportunities and describes the optimal work-life balance available. Download the guide
Experience Chehalis Brochure
Share Chehalis with all your visitors! Make sure you have Experience Chehalis brochures ready for recommendations or directions. Experience Chehalis has information for all types of local activities. Download the guide
To request changes to or to obtain a supply of these items for your business or organization, please contact us at (360) 345-1738 or email info@experiencechehalis.com.
Promotional Materials Distribution
Wondering where to distribute your posters or brochures? Feel free to download our lists!
Download Brochure Distribution Locations
Download Poster Distribution Locations
Would you like to be added or removed from our list? Please contact us at 360-345-1738 or email us at info@experiencechehalis.com.
Choose Local First Campaign
Bring awareness to our local businesses, boost our local economy, and foster civic pride!
Chehalis Photos
Need a photo? Take a look at these, all approved for Chehalis business use!