THE HARBOR INSIDER

November, 2024

GGHI NEWS


Message from the CEO

GGHI CEO, Darrin Raines talks preparing for the upcoming legislative session, events, and other end of year happenings within the organization.


Next Tuesday's Business Forum will Introduce the 2025 County Commissioners

The two newly elected Commissioners will join Vickie Raines for an informational luncheon. Contact GGHI ASAP at communications@graysharbor.org if you'd like to be added to the waitlist.


GGHI Set to Join Four Other Regional Economic Groups at Upcoming EXPO

The Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation EXPO will focus on how regional colleges are equipping the workforce of tomorrow to thrive in emerging sectors, navigate workforce shifts, and harness the potential of AI — all while ensuring diversity and inclusivity in an evolving economy.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Nov. 22-23: Sasquatch Summit Research Conference


Nov. 23-24: 45th Annual Country Christmas Bazaar


Nov. 28: Cosmopolis Turkey Trot


Nov. 28: Oyhut Bay Thanksgiving


Nov. 29: Jolly Days at Seabrook - Opening Day

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

GGHI attended the Grand Opening of new member, The Cave Bar located in Aberdeen's Polish Club.

Past & Present Mercantile recently expanded their store into the former Waugh's building in downtown Aberdeen.

Thai Island Cuisine also celebrated their Grand Opening with the help of GGHI Ambassador Team and their trusty red tape and giant scissors.

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

McCleary Museum & Event Center Announce their 2024 Holiday Events

The McCleary Museum & Event Center has something for everyone this holiday season!


GGHI Welcomes New Member, Solid Coffee!

Solid Coffee is located Hoquiam's historic Vasa Hall building selling classic and specialty espresso beverages as well as smoothies, spritzers, teas and lemonades. They also bake their own pastries and have light breakfast and lunch options.


Grays Harbor College Carpentry Students Build Floor Systems

Carpentry Technology students learned about floor systems this quarter. The class focused on two types of systems: dimensional lumber and engineered I-joist. Students also assembled a demonstration model of a truss system.


Summit Pacific Foundation Awarded $320K Grant

The Foundation received the grant from Timberland Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines earmarked to purchase an MRI machine for their Diagnostic Imaging department.


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COMMUNITY NEWS

2024 General Election: 11/8 Ballot Count

These are the latest numbers as of Friday’s count of 32,187 ballots in the 2024 General Election.


Aberdeen Bloom Team Receives Statewide Award

For their constant efforts, the 2024 Excellence on Main Award was awarded for organizational excellence.


Harbor Police Looking for Citizens Academy Participants

The Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Cosmopolis Police departments are inviting residents to participate in the 2025 West County Police Citizens Academy.


Commissioners Take Hard-line Approach to Budget

The Grays Harbor Board of County Commissioners has asked department heads and elected officials to take action to avoid an imminent financial shortfall.

 

October, 2024 Renewing Members

CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center, Burkhamer Property Services, 7th Street Theatre, Central Park Motel, Channel Point Village, MTN2COAST, LLC, Aberdeen Cemetery Assoc., Harbor Drug & Gifts, Inc., Playtime Family Fun, Inc., Valley Cleaners, Inc., Quigg & Co. Real Estate, Jacknut Apparel


October, 2024 New Members

Systematic Solar

THANK YOU to our Leader's Circle Members!
 
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