The Final GGHI Harbor Insider of 2025 is Here! ❄️

THE HARBOR INSIDER

December 2025

Happy Holidays!

Darrin Raines shared end of year happenings, website statistics from 2025, upcoming events and more to close out the year.

Applications are Now Open for the 2026 Leadership Grays Harbor Program

This pivotal program will include courses on ‘Inspiring a Shared Vision’, ‘Leaders Modeling the Way’ and ‘Leaders Challenging the Process’, among other topics. Only 20 spots are available!

Join the GGHI Ambassador Team in 2026!

The Ambassador Team are made up of motivated individuals representing various businesses and organizations in the GGHI membership. We'd love for you to join the team in 2026 and help support the amazing Grays Harbor business community!

UPCOMING GGHI MEMBER EVENTS

December 20th: Seasons Beatings At The Grays Harbor Historical Seaport

December 20th & 21st: Christmas in Connecticut (1945) at 7th Street Theatre

December 22nd: The Olson Bros Band at the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport

December 31st: Oyhut Bay Seaside Soirée

December 31st: New Years Countdown Party at QBRC

January 3rd - 4th: Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Swap Meet

Click Here to Submit Your Event: Open to Non-Members & Members!

It was an honor to celebrate GGHI Member, Five Star Ford's newly renovated facility during this holiday Business After Hours! It was a record turnout with 100+ guests.

Last month's Business After Hours was held at GGHI Member, Foothills Family Furniture at Selmer's where we celebrated their new ownership and next chapter!

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

New Ownership at The Westport Winery Garden Resort

Westport Winery Garden Resort, including Ocean’s Daughter Distillery, the Sea Glass Grill, and Vineyards By The Sea, was acquired by David (Dave) Mulvaney, Ankur Mattoo, Joe Prencipe, and David Glenn on December 10th, 2025.

Grays Harbor Stamp Works Named Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Member of the Quarter for Q3 2025!

On December 2nd, GGHI staff and Ambassadors visited the company’s storefront in downtown Aberdeen to present the award and celebrate their longstanding commitment to the community.

Free Continuing Education Classes for Insurance Professionals

Calling all insurance professionals!

Don’t miss this opportunity for FREE continuing education classes in 2026 with SERVPRO of Grays & Pacific Counties.

GHC to Host Photography for Chefs, Restaurants, and Hospitality Course

Bring your dishes to life with inviting visuals. This three-week photography course is designed for chefs, restaurant teams, hospitality professionals, or students looking to build a portfolio.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Updated Grays Harbor Toy and Coat Drive Round-Up

Organizations in and around Grays Harbor continue to step up to help this holiday season, and have many ways for you to get involved.

2025 Holiday Shopping in Grays Harbor: Celebrating Local Small Businesses

GGHI's Discover Grays Harbor efforts put together this year's county-wide small business holiday gift guide.

Festive Events Abound as Christmas Approaches

Christmas is just about a week away and there are plenty of events under the mistletoe for you to enjoy.

2026 New Year’s Eve Events in Grays Harbor County

Champagne toasts, live music and lots of dancing are just a few things you will find on this list. Here are the 2026 New Year’s Eve events in Grays Harbor County.

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