CENTRALIA — The City of Centralia will host a Business Appreciation Reception on Monday, November 5 at Centralia House Restaurant.

Centralia Mayor Tom Ashby, City of Centralia Council, and the Centralia Industrial Commission offer this gathering to express appreciation to area businesses.

Local business leaders will have the opportunity to meet with elected officials and Industrial Commission members.

The Commission meets monthly with various industry and business leaders and is proactive in filling the needs of local businesses and industries. More information about the Commission may be found at cityofcentralia.org

“This will be the eighth year the City has hosted this reception. This gives us the opportunity to visit with area businesses in a casual environment and allows us to show our appreciation for their dedication to our community,” says Ashby. “Centralia Home Center is the sponsor of this year’s Business Appreciation Reception,” concludes Ashby.

The reception will be held between 5pm and 7:30pm at Centralia House Restaurant located at 111 N. Oak Street in Centralia.

Inquiries regarding the event may be directed to Rose Aldag-McVey, City of Centralia Economic Development Director, at 618.533.7637.