Connections in Cowlitz

Connections in Cowlitz

Get connected with all things Cowlitz County. Our community is full of things to do, places to eat and people to meet, and we’ve got your connections! Each episode features a local business owners and/or change-makers in our Cowlitz County communities.

Episodes

May 20, 2025 32 mins

The Cowlitz Community Farmers Market is a CONSUMABLE market, with 80% of their 40-45 weekly vendors selling consumable products... produce, baked goods, garden starts, home-made soaps and hot foods..... hot sauces..and more!

Food tastes better when you know where it came from, so after listening to our episode with Laurie Kochis, Market Manager (and vendor of the ever-popular Homer Bread), you may find yourself subbing out the...

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We've all got 'Junk.' And if you're asking what to do with yours, we've got the answer!

Cameron and Madisen Parsons aren't afraid to get their hands dirty as the owners of Cowlitz Junk Removal, and they'll take you along for the ride if you follow them on social media.

(why are junk removals so satisfying to watch??)

We talk about the gory details, and the surprising finds, plus how they got into the business and what advi...

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The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is often called "The COG" but what Monica Seidl REALLY wants you to think of this organization as is the "Center of Giving"- because thats what they do- funnel money into small business start-ups in our area and provide resources for our business owners.

In this episode we go over The COG's--

Tool Kits

ACTION Classes

Business Coaching

Vendor Workshops

Basically, if you've ev...

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Community House on Broadway (CHOB) and Core Health are organizations in ACTION, borne out of need.

In 2024, Community House on Broadway and their extended services program saw

741 helped individuals, making up 93 families and had an 83% rate of success!

And they aren't stopping there, in 2024, the umbrella organization opened "Beth's Place," a youth shelter for unaccompanied minors, that will focus on taking our at risk yout...

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Do you live in Cowlitz County? Then you probably know Andrew Kiggins!

His "why not" attitude may have gotten him into some pickles..but more than anything it has opened doors and created opportunities.

Andrew has gone from googling "how to throw a rap concert" to being the Entertainment Director for RV INN Style Resorts, staring a non-profit and owning his own t-shirt company.... because WHY NOT?

Looking for some motivat...

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Coached by the greats... and now passing on the passion to the next generation of Longview ballers!

Jeray Key, Head Coach of the RA Long High School Boys Basketball Team, came on to talk about the Lumberjack's winning spree and how he came to be Head Coach.

And of course we couldn't let him go without talking about his other Legendary Longview ties...... "Crown Prince" of the Cow Deli!

We all know & love the Country F...

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Joanna Asplund (or should we call her JoJo??) has an eye for fashion and a passion for making women feel good about themselves.

During the episode we talk about fast fashion vs. sustainable clothing, the risks of entrepreneurship and OF COURSE about the first ever Longview JoJo + CoCo Boutique fashion show, in combination with their yearly "Galentine's" event.

It's easy to see why JoJo + CoCo has grown so quickly and why i...

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January 9, 2025 30 mins

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January 6, 2025 40 mins

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December 18, 2024 14 mins

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November 27, 2024 43 mins

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November 20, 2024 42 mins

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October 24, 2024 35 mins

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Happy 10th Birthday to the The Sugar Pearl Dessert Co-- Party Hats AND birthday cake?? Kimmy spoiled us!

The Sugar Pearl is NOT your average bakery- it's a Custom Dessert Company, and owner, Kimmy Morgan, explains what that means, and what you can expect when you walk in the door- DESSERTS!

We talk about her rotating specials, loyal regulars and ask the burning question- how much butter does she use in a week??

In her location...

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September 25, 2024 63 mins

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Night at the movies with a great dinner and a side of Ghosts??? Apparently that is what you are in for at Cowlitz County's Iconic Kelso Theater Pub.

Madeline Julian was practically born at the pub, and she breaks it all down for us- introducing us to the family behind the fun, the new menu at the Backstage Cafe and giving us the tea on the whole cast of entities that call this landmark building "home."

With first run movies at a...

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August 29, 2024 32 mins

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August 6, 2024 39 mins

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What is cooler than owning a local Record Store? Turns out- NOTHING!

Tyler Wilson opened his small business, Stash Records, four years ago in August and his passion for music and the vinyl industry shines through the entire episode.

We talk small business but also get into the weeds on the record industry in general, how its resurgence has come about, the best record players and the difference between thrifting and collecting.

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Radio Guy, Stand-In Sasquatch, Bingo Caller, and Talent Finder? If you don't know Kevin, now you do! He came in hot to the business scene in Cowlitz County and we are here for it!

Kevin tells us about the growing live music scene in the area, how he has helped to find acts, and about his passion for live music. He also tells us some funny stories and unique sayings along the way too.... Let us know which one your favorite is!

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