THE HARBOR INSIDER

August, 2024

GGHI NEWS


Message from the CEO

Darrin Raines discusses GGHI's work on the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program, upcoming events, and other happenings within the organization.


Membership Appreciation BBQ

GGHI Members: Please join us at our office in Aberdeen TODAY from 11am - 1pm for our annual BBQ celebrating the many businesses, organizations and individuals that make up our membership. Burgers and hotdogs will be grilled by the Cosi Lions Club!


Showcase Grays Harbor Tickets on Sale through September 4th

New details are confirmed surrounding this year's tour! Limited tickets remain - purchase yours today and experience this exciting community event showcasing industries in Grays Harbor's Port Cities.

UPCOMING EVENTS


August 16: Arrow Lumber Elma Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting


August 17: SummerFest


August 17: Grays Harbor Pride


August 17: Gnome & Fairy Festival


August 17 - 18: 27th Annual Westport Art Festival


August 24: Grays Harbor Youth Works Cornhole Tournament


August 30: Great Clips Ribbon Cutting

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

Longtime Ambassador, Daryl Johnson was recognized last month with a plaque for the 20+ years of support he's given to the Grays Harbor business community.

GGHI thanked 2024 Interim CEO, Jon Martin for his six months serving in the role as well as his nine years on the GGHI Board.

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

GHC Student Jacob Jimenez Competes in Statewide Inspirational Speech Championship

Each year, invitations are sent to all 34 community colleges in Washington State asking for nominations of the top public speaking students.


HarborCrest Behavioral Health Expands Services to Include Methadone Treatment

HarborCrest will now accept patients who have been inducted on Methadone, using other substances and are established with an Opioid Treatment Program. 


Summit Pacific Medical Center, Joined by Lawmakers and Community Members, Celebrates Dual Milestones

SPMC hosted a day of celebration, marking two significant milestones in the center’s expansion and community outreach efforts.


Grays Harbor Transit to Receive Over $2.6 Mil for Improvement Project

Over 110 communities, including Grays Habor County, are receiving the good news that their transit buses are being modernized and their commutes improved through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


GGHI Members: Add a Member News Story through your membership profile to be featured in this section! Need help accessing your account? Contact our Director of Member Services, Stephanie Conway at sconway@graysharbor.org

COMMUNITY NEWS

$200 Energy Bill Credit Available to Local Customers

More than 675,000 low- to moderate-income electric utility customers throughout Washington, or approximately 20% of all residential customers, are said to be eligible for this program.


Grays Harbor General Election Ballots are Mostly Set

The Primary Election is now behind us and the campaigns for the General Election (Nov. 5) heat up.


Grays Harbor County Fair Leaves People Wanting More

This year's fair counted record attendance as fair-goers had 'A Whale of a Good Time' enjoying food vendors, rides, live music performances, exhibits, farm animals, and much more fun for the whole family.


USDA ReConnect Program Working to Bring Internet to Rural Areas

Total investments in Southwestern Washington bring in over $38.5 million in high-speed internet.

 

July, 2024 Renewing Members

Huckle-Bearies Espresso, Ameresco, Invenergy, LLC, Bennett's Fish Shack, Breakwater Seafoods LLC, D.A. Davidson & Company, Grays Harbor Treatment Solutions- Acadia, Harbor Investment Advisors, Quilt Harbor, Lakeside Industries, Diggin Dogs Mining and Jewelry, Bayview Redi-Mix, Inc., Bryan & Son Jewelers, Dave Johnson Insurance, Grays Harbor Talk, La Spiaggia Ristorante, Lightcurve, Newrizons Federal Credit Union, Westhaven Villa-Caring Places Mtg., Sierra Pacific, Windermere Real Estate- Desiree Lindgren, Brenda L Dean - Riley Jackson Real Estate, Renae's Rendezvous, Bonnell Tree Technicians, Mountain View Homes of Grays Harbor


July, 2024 New Members

Montesano Dental

THANK YOU to our Leader's Circle Members!
 
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