The Harbor Insider 
July 2017 
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. News

Jill Warne with Century 21 Real Estate named June Business of the Month

The June Business of the Month award has been given to Jill Warne with Century 21 Real Estate. The award presentation took place on June 6, 2017 in Elma.   Read more »  
Abby Cabby - A New Kind of Cab Company on the Harbor
Abby Cabby is a new cab company opening its doors in Aberdeen.   Read more » 
10 Social Media Actions to Stop Doing Immediately
Social media is about building relationships and allowing your customers, and potential customers, to get to know you better as you get to know them (and their preferences) better as well.   Read more »
Nominations Open for the 2017 Business Awards
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. is seeking nominations for the 2017 Small, Large, and New Business of the Year as well as Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award.   Read more » 
Member News
Hood To Coast Washington relay returning to Seabrook next year
Seabrook has been chosen as the finish line for the second Hood to Coast Washington relay race in 2018, after serving as the end destination for this year's inaugural event earlier this month. 
Satsop Business Park Wins Award For Job Creation
The Port of Grays Harbor says the Satsop Business Park was the proud recipient of the Washington Public Ports Association's Outstanding Job Creator Award at the Association's Spring Meeting for bringing in Overstock.com.   Read more »
Summit Pacific Medical Center in running for most beautiful hospital
Elma's Summit Pacific Medical Center is in the running to be named most beautiful hospital in the U.S.   Read more »
Timberland Bancorp appoints Kathy D. Leodler to board of directors
Leodler founded the Rampart Group in 2011 after a distinguished federal law enforcement career as an FBI special agent and executive leader.   Read more »
Westport Winery Voted Best Northwest Winery Destination
Westport Winery Garden Resort has again been voted Best of the Northwest Winery Destination in the King 5 Evening Magazine contest.   Read more »
Xpress Natural Gas, (XNG), was up and running last fall serving its anchor customer - Port Townsend Paper Corporation - and is already looking to expand.   Read more »
Community and Business News
Kilmer measure to boost job training for rural and tribal communities passes House
"The biggest thing on the minds of folks I represent is jobs," said Kilmer on the House floor. "Today's bill will help people looking for work acquire skills to get a bigger paycheck and a better career."
Bi-Mart coming to Elma in 2018
At this point, most people know that Elma is home of the Whopper, but Elma also will be home to a new Bi-Mart location by spring 2018. 
Grange annual convention brings big economic impact
"We're looking forward to bringing the convention back to Ocean Shores, and assisting the county with a little bit of economic impact," Gwin said. 
Premera to offer health plans in Grays Harbor
After the state's initial roster of 2018 individual insurers didn't include options in Grays Harbor County, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has announced that one provider has changed course. 
Ocean Shores Beach Blast 2017 Turns Pro
The 2017 Ocean Shores Beach Blast has turned "pro" this year. On July 7, 8 and 9, AVPNext heads to Ocean Shores. AVP is the best known U.S. Beach Volleyball tournament organization
The Pacific Northwest Finally Has a Bougie Surf Hotel
In a town like Westport, bougie isn't necessarily bad. 
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