THE HARBOR INSIDER

January 2026

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GGHI NEWS


Message from the CEO

"With the legislative session underway, we spend a lot of time on government affairs in Olympia advocating for our businesses in Grays Harbor as well as for our public partners." Read more from GGHI CEO, Darrin Raines.


GGHI Members: Take Advantage of Your Exclusive Legislative Affairs Weekly Briefing Invite

Hear from a different legislator from the 19th and 24th districts each Friday at 7:30am for updates on budget development and priority policies for the region.


GGHI Leader's Circle Member News

Stay tuned for information coming soon on our brand-new benefits tracker! We're excited to introduce this new tracker to ensure you're making the most of your tiered investment level.


Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Hosts Coastal Caucus Legislative Send-Off

Five of six local lawmakers attended the luncheon ahead of 60-day legislative session.


January Business Assistance Briefing  

This monthly Business Assistance Briefing is to share relevant and timely resources to support your business, regardless of size. 

UPCOMING GGHI MEMBER EVENTS


Jan. 23: Identifying & Preventing Financial Scams & Frauds


Jan. 23 & 24 - That Irish Guy at Galway Bay Irish Restaurant & Pub


Jan. 24: Snowbird Ciderversary Party


Jan. 26: 36th Annual ASD Jazz Auction & Dinner Fundraiser


Jan. 27: Business Development Class – Native Artist Talking Circle at the Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund Office


Jan. 31: Bigs Meetup


Feb. 7-8: Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Swap Meet

We stopped by longtime GGHI Member, Harbor Foot & Ankle Clinic to celebrate their recent move into 1720 Sumner Ave. in Aberdeen and meet Dr. Bijan Sheikhizadeh and his amazing team of 'Sole Sista's'!

Westport Winery is now under new ownership, and we were thrilled to meet the new owners, Dave and Ankur, and celebrate them with a GGHI Member Ribbon Cutting at their January Business After Hours!

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

Ascensus Specialties LLC 2026 Updates

Find updates from the Ascensus Specialties LLC in Elma detailing their Environmental Health Safety & Security, Proactive Measures, Community/Site Safety and Preparedness KPI’s.


Welcome New GGHI Member: Copper Ridge Environmental Solutions LLC

Based in Montesano, Copper Ridge Environmental Solutions LLC specializes in making environmental compliance simple, practical, and cost-effective.


Need Help Paying for College? Timberland Regional Library Can Help!

Get personalized, free, one-on-one help applying for FAFSA or WFAFSA. Assistance is available to anyone grade 7+.


4th Annual Storms and Seafood in Westport Starts Jan. 29

Many GGHI Members in the South Beach area are participating in this exciting wintertime event that reminds celebrating the local seafood industry.


Sen. Chapman Visits Summit Pacific to Discuss Rural Healthcare

Sen. Mike Chapman (24th District) visited Summit Pacific Medical Center to meet with Chief Executive Officer Josh Martin, members of the executive leadership team, and frontline caregivers to discuss rural healthcare priorities ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session.

COMMUNITY NEWS

How Does Washington State’s Short Session Budget Work?

Budget talks dominated the 2025 legislative session. Now, amid another looming shortfall, tax debates and federal funding cuts, the same will likely be the case for the 60-day session that began Jan. 12.


Olympic National Park had More than 3.6M Visitors in ’25

Metrics are also provided for 2024 which included 3.7 million visitors. Those visitors spent $380 million, with 33 percent going to lodging and about 20 percent going to restaurants. That influx of visitor spending generated 2,880 jobs in the community.


WDFW Approves Coastal Razor Clam Digs Beginning Jan. 29

WDFW shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches through early March.


WA Lawmakers Award $17 Million for Levee Projects

Once the levees are built, the project would protect 5,100 properties, 1,354 businesses, nearly 1,300 jobs and local infrastructure including roads, bridges and utilities


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December 2025 Renewing Members

Cut Rate Auto Parts, Amber Eaton-Century 21, Quigg & Co. Real Estate, Riverside Place-Caring Places Mgt., Windermere Real Estate Westport, Wood's Cleaning & Restoration, Interstate Honda, WorkSource Grays Harbor, Jill Warne-Century 21 Real Estate Center, Harbor Saw & Supply, Inc., Ingram, Zelasko & Goodwin, LLP, L. G. Isaacson Co., Inc., Ocean Companies, The Daily World, D4 Sports & Apparel

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