THE HARBOR INSIDER

October 2025

GGHI NEWS


Message from the CEO

Darrin Raines talks end of Q3 happenings, Showcase Grays Harbor recap, and economic statistics.


Join Membership with GGHI

Being a member of our organization means you'll find strength in numbers, support economic growth, increase your online visibility, and help us build a stronger Grays Harbor business community. Plus, you'll be eligible to win Member of the Quarter, host Business After Hours and much more!


October 2025 Business Assistance Briefing

Learn more about the Smart Manufacturing Forum, Sanska Subcontractor Meet and Greet in Grays Harbor, Recompete Stakeholder Survey and more.

UPCOMING EVENTS


October 13-19: Galway Bays Celtic Music Feis


October 18: 2nd Annual South Beach Mushroom


October 18: Toast the Harbor Food & Wine Festival


October 21: GGHI Business After Hours - Hosted by Summit Pacific


October 24-26:

Halloweekend at Seabrook


October 26: YMCA Harvest Carnival


October 28: GGHI Business Forum Lunch: Real Estate Forum

GGHI Member Ribbon Cutting for Boone Street Bar & Grill in South Aberdeen! Stop by for delicious Mexican cuisine and meet their fantastic team.

GGHI Member Ribbon Cutting for the City of Elma celebrating their brand new Community Safety & Service Building, Elma’s new home for the Police Department, Municipal Courts and Emergency Operations Center!

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

100+ Showcase Grays Harbor attendees at the Coastal Interpretive Center (CIC) - Visit interpretivecenter.org and sign up at the bottom of the homepage for their mailing list to stay in the loop! It's been a year of tremendous growth for the CIC as they're now the biggest museum (by visitor count) and largest educational services non-profit (by number of students served) in Grays Harbor. 

McCleary Hotel Begins Next Chapter with Restoration

One of GGHI's newest members! We're excited to watch as Harborites, Lorena and Matthew Maurer complete their upgrades to the historic hotel.


GGHI Welcomes New Member, Rogue Wrestling Attractions, LLC!

Based in Aberdeen, RWA is a professional wrestling company delivering hard-hitting, high-energy entertainment to audiences across the region.


Port of Grays Harbor Promotes Kris Koski to Director of Planning and Engineering

Kris Koski has been promoted to Director of Planning and Engineering, following the retirement of Randy Lewis last month. Mr. Koski has been the Port Engineer since joining the Port in 2021.  


Bank of the Pacific Launches New Website

The updated site features a modern design, improved navigation, and a range of new tools and resources tailored to meet the needs of our clients.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Plenty of Tricks and Treats for All Ages as the Witching Hour Approaches

Parties, pumpkin decorating, fall festivals and more for all ages are on the calendar!


Grays Harbor Tourism Grant Applications Now Open

Grays Harbor Tourism grant applications are now being accepted from qualifying entities organizing tourism-based activities, tourism promotion, and hospitality projects aimed at increasing and/or supporting the tourism industry within Grays Harbor County. Grant funding is provided to increase and/or support tourism activity within Grays Harbor County.


Montesano Health and Rehabilitation is Once Again Serving the Community

On Oct. 10, Greater Grays Harbor Inc. held a ribbon cutting for Montesano Health and Rehabilitation’s open house.


Blue Zones Provide Foundation to Increase Life Expectancy, Quality of Life

In July 2019, Summit Pacific Medical Center introduced a new term and a new type of “space” to Grays Harbor County — Blue Zones.


Grays Harbor: The Washington Coast with the Most

Stops at Grayland, Westport, Ocean Shores and beyond are chock-full of fall and early winter opportunities.


Great Washington ShakeOut Drill Set for Oct. 16

During the drill, more than 120 tsunami sirens will be tested, and some schools across the state will practice evacuation drills, the Emergency Management Division said.


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September 2025 Renewing Members

Harbor Investment Advisors, Mountain View Homes of Grays Harbor, YMCA of Grays Harbor, KeyBank, Coleman Mortuary, Inc., Grays Harbor Community Foundation, SmileRight Orthodontics, Montesano Dental, Channel Point Village, CMD Sign & Electric, Journey Travel, Pasha Automotive Services, US Bank, Burkhamer Property Services, Marni's Petal Pushers


September 2025 New Members

Clark Construction (New Silver Leader's Circle Member!), Olympic Valley Clinic

THANK YOU to our Leader's Circle Members!

 
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