THE HARBOR INSIDER March, 2022

GGHI NEWS Lunch with the Mayors Returns to In-Person Format Register before March 14th and save 10% on tickets for this March 22nd signature event at the Rotary Log Pavilion. March Message from the CEO Lynnette Buffington announces the return of in-person events and important updates to protocols. Stephanie Conway Joins the GGHI Team as Director of Member Services The GGHI board and staff are excited to have Stephanie in this role and are eager to see how she can help our business community continue to thrive. Legislative Affairs Weekly Briefings Conclude this Month This exclusive weekly benefit to GGHI members will end next Wednesday, March 9th.

UPCOMING EVENTS March 9: Legislative Affairs Weekly Briefing March 9: Harbor Blooms New Ownership Ribbon Cutting March 9: Waugh's Men's and Women's Apparel New Ownership Ribbon Cutting March 12-13: Enterprise for Equity Business Readiness Workshop March 18-20: Ocean Shores Razor Clam and Seafood Festival March 22: Lunch with the Mayors

GGHI MEMBER NEWS Ocean Shores Mayor Addresses ‘State of the City’ Ocean Shores Mayor Jon Martin and City Administrator Scott Andersen answered many questions in a GGHI organized webinar on Feb. 23. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Grays Harbor Featured member businesses include: Galway Bay Irish Pub & Restaurant, Steam Donkey Brewing and Clark's Restaurant. Port of Grays Harbor Customer AGP Announces Plans for New Soybean Processing Facility Ag Processing Inc (AGP) announced it plans to build a new state-of-the-art soybean processing plant near David City, Nebraska.  Aliza Munoz Esty Joins Grays Harbor College Board Of Trustees Governor Jay Inslee has announced the appointment of Aliza Munoz Esty to the Grays Harbor College Board of Trustees. Public Input Needed For Port Of Grays Harbor Recreational Planning The Port of Grays Harbor is asking for feedback from the community and those who use their local recreational property. COMMUNITY NEWS SBA Offers Disaster Assistance Loans To Local Residents and Businesses Affected By Winter Weather And Flooding SBA declared a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Jay Inslee on Feb. 14, 2022.  Approximately 650,000 Business License Holders Part Of Data Breach These individuals include active licensees and people with expired, revoked, or suspended licenses. Rep. Kilmer Tours Flood Project Site in Hoquiam Congressman Derek Kilmer met with Hoquiam Mayor Ben Winkleman and Hoquiam City Administrator Brian Shay on Feb. 11, to discuss the future of the Aberdeen-Hoquiam Flood Protection Project. WA Indoor Mask Mandate Ending at 11:59 P.m. On March 11 Previously, Gov. Inslee had said that the date to end the requirement would be March 21, but made the change following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

February, 2022 Renewing Members Comcast, Edward Jones - Garett Folkers, Stafford Creek Correction Center, Galway Bay Irish Pub & Restaurant, Stitches Quilt and Craft, Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen Realty, Inc., Aiken & Sanders, Inc. P.S., Colortyme Rent To Own-Payday Loans, Copalis River RV Park, Fournier Insurance Solutions, Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union, Lucky Eagle Casino, Nelma, dba Country Estates, TwinStar Credit Union, The Jitter House, State Farm - Mark Rossetti February, 2022 New Members McLoughlin & Associates LLC, Minuteman Press, North Beach Senior Center, North Beach Food Alliance, North Beach Children's Services, North Beach Project Connect

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