Business

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 Chehalis area. The organizations listed below provide local support, information, and resources for businesses.

Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce

Chehalis Business Association

City of Chehalis
- Community Development (building & planning, business licensing, permits center, zoning)
- Public Works (engineering, stormwater, streets, utility billing, wastewater, water)

Community Information & Demographics

Lewis County
- Assessor's Office (property taxes)
- Community Development (building, planning)
- Public Health (businesses involving food)

Lewis County Economic Development Council (EDC)
- Small Business Development Center 
- The Lending Network
- WorkSource Lewis County

Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) #1

Port of Chehalis

State of Washington
- Business Licensing Service (plan your business, licensing contact information and forms, business structure, file a business license application, hire employees, specialty licenses, city and county licensing requirements, frequently asked questions)
- Small Business Guide

US Internal Revenue Service (federal withholding tax, federal excise tax, federal unemployment, tax i.d. #)