THE HARBOR INSIDER

July, 2024

GGHI NEWS


Darrin Raines Announced as New Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. CEO

“The GGHI Board is excited to welcome Darrin Raines as our CEO and lean on his expertise as the Grays Harbor business community continues to grow. We know that he brings with him the knowledge needed to facilitate the needs of our area.”


Message from the CEO

Darrin Raines stepped into the position of GGHI CEO on July 1st and writes his first Message introducing himself and laying out a few of his priorities.


July BFL to Feature Grays Harbor County Public Health and Meet and Greet with the New GGHI CEO

The two part BFL will feature a special presentation by the Director of Grays Harbor County Public Health, Mike McNickle as well as the chance to meet Darrin Raines. Registration closes today at 5pm!

UPCOMING EVENTS


July 18: Elma Grocery Outlet Ribbon Cutting


July 20: 22nd Annual Historic Montesano Car Show


July 20: Emergency Preparedness EXPO


July 20: Westport Wine Festival


July 26-28: Hog Wild in Ocean Shores


July 31-Aug 3: Grays Harbor County Fair

Hoquiam Timberland Library was awarded with the GGHI Q1 Member of the Quarter award last month!

At the end of June, the GGHI Ambassador Team helped multiple businesses in Seabrook perform ribbon cuttings to celebrate recent openings and expansions.

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

NeighborWorks Gets Grays Harbor Residents Into Housing With Help From Bank of the Pacific

Thanks to loyal supporters like Bank of the Pacific, local nonprofit NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor works hard to help residents find a home of their own.


GGHI Awards Hoquiam Timberland Library with Q1 Member of the Quarter!

The GGHI Ambassador Team selected the library to receive the first award of 2024 for their ongoing dedication to the Hoquiam and Grays Harbor community as well as the extensive services they offer to the public. 


Port of Grays Harbor on Track for Record Year

After a record-setting year for cargo handled in 2023 at the Port of Grays Harbor’s 4 deep-water terminals, the first 6-months of activity at the docks in 2024 are on pace for yet another record year.   


Grays Harbor College to Receive $2.2 Mil. to Assist Rural Students

Funding was awarded to improve postsecondary education access and completion for rural students.

COMMUNITY NEWS

View the 2024 Grays Harbor Primary Voters’ Guide

Produced by GGHI, this guide will help you understand the candidates and their positions on key issues is essential for making informed choices that will shape our future.


$5.5 Mil. in Climate Commitment Act Funds Awarded to Grays Harbor Projects

Local funding includes $2.7 million for the City of McCleary, $542,000 for Grays Harbor College, $443,830 for the Oakville School District to install solar on existing buildings, and $1.7 million for the Woodsvilla Apartments in Elma for solar and battery storage.


World Music Day Unites Aberdeen

With music all down the street on Wishkah, plus the shared intersection with South K street, it was a massive success.


Have a Whale of A Good Time at the Iconic Grays Harbor County Fair

The four days of the Grays Harbor County Fair are packed with summer activities for the whole family. 

 

June, 2024 Renewing Members

Deidra's Deli, Aunt Suzie's Daycare, Burgher Home Loans, Copalis River RV Park, Franciscovich & Associates, Hoquiam School District, Realty ONE Group All Stars, Summit Pacific Medical Center, LeMay, Timberland Regional Library, US Bank, Firewall Computers, Blue Zones Grays Harbor County, Berglund, Schmidt & Associates, Cascade Natural Gas, Chateau Westport, Grays Harbor Transit, Timberland Bank, West Coast Hearing Clinic, Western Steel & Supply Inc. 


June, 2024 New Members

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Sound Permitting LLC, ZenBusiness

THANK YOU to our Leader's Circle Members!
 
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