THE HARBOR INSIDER

February, 2025

GGHI NEWS


Message from the CEO

GGHI CEO, Darrin Raines discusses GGHI's latest Government Affairs updates, upcoming events, Leadership Grays Harbor's kick-off, the Hire Me First Program, and much more!


2025 Business Recognition Awards - Nomination Survey Now OPEN!

Community members are invited to nominate any Grays Harbor business or organization for the following awards; Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, and Government/Municipality of the Year via this survey.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Feb. 20: GGHI Member Ribbon Cutting: Oly Pen Real Estate


Feb. 22: Jon Reynolds Music at The McCleary Museum & Event Center


Feb. 23: The Life and Times of Kurt Cobain with Dani and Lee Bacon


Feb. 25: GGHI Business Forum Lunch


Feb 26: Morning Madness with GGHI - Networking Event


Feb 26: Aberdeen High School CTE Community Night

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

GGHI Member Ribbon Cutting at Harbor Books celebrating their new location at 720 Simpson Ave in Hoquiam.

GGHI Ribbon Cutting at Gringo's BBQ Fusion now open at 409 7th St. in Hoquiam.

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

GGHI Welcomes New Member, Grays Harbor Gymnastics!

Grays Harbor Gymnastics' mission is to spread fun, joy, and happiness while helping kids learn new skills and build confidence. 


OURCU to Partner with Elma High School to Host the Annual BITE OF REALITY

Through the BITE OF REALITY App, students will be provided a variety of information including a job description, monthly salary, credit score, a spouse and even children.


GGHI Welcomes New Member, CMD Sign & Electric, Inc!

CMD is located in Montesano, WA and is a UL listed company specializing in custom signage and electrical services. 


$11,972 Donated to Local Food Banks from Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union 

These funds will be equally distributed to: Aberdeen Community Food Bank, Chinook Food Bank, Greater Chehalis Food Bank, Hoquiam Food Bank, Ilwaco Food Bank, Montesano Food Bank, North Pacific County Food Bank and Ocean Park Food Bank.


Congresswoman Emily Randall Visits Grays Harbor College

After meeting Charlie Choker and the Student Life team and taking a few photos, Rep. Randall went on a tour of campus.  


The 2025 Mermaid Festival is Expanding!

In 2025, the event will beckon to visitors every weekend in April. As always, this fin-tastic, free and family-friendly event is held at Westport Winery Garden Resort, home of the International Mermaid Museum. 


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

US 12 Rail Separation Project Inches Closer to Reality

The $74 million U.S. Highway 12 rail separation project in east Aberdeen is inching closer to a construction start date after the project was first discussed in early 2013.


From States of Emergency to Watersports, Councils Have Been Busy in Recent Weeks

City councils in and around Grays Harbor County have been busy in recent weeks trying to solve issues important to their constituents and develop and promote attractions in their municipalities.


Ocean Shores, Westport Team Up to Combat Erosion

Former U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer suggested getting Westport and Ocean Shores to collaborate and that this cooperation would help get the federal government’s attention.


Business Enterprise Startup Training Now Provided to Grays Harbor Entrepreneurs!

BEST consists of five online on-demand courses that teach new entrepreneurs how to write a business plan, structure and license their business, start branding and marketing their business, protect their intellectual property and gain basic accounting knowledge for their business.

 

January, 2025 Renewing Members

Northwest Excursions Limousine Services, Five Star Dealerships, Grays Harbor Youth Works, 8th Street Ale House, Advanced Heating & Air, Inc., Creative Design Builders-HiLine Homes, Downtown Aberdeen Association, Express Employment Professionals, Harbor Saw & Supply, Inc., John J. Karnas Co., Mazatlan Restaurant, Rayonier Forest Resources, Silver Star Telecom, Stewart & Stewart Law Office, Inc. PS, Durney Insurance, Inc., Quigg Bros., Inc., The Daily World, Fern Hill Funeral Home, Kit's Catering Kitchen, The Refined Man


January, 2025 New Members

George's Cleaning Service, Moyer Multi Media, LLC

THANK YOU to our Leader's Circle Members!

 
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