THE HARBOR INSIDER

April, 2024

GGHI NEWS


Now Accepting Applications for the Leadership Grays Harbor Class of 2024!

In partnership with Grays Harbor College, this premier personal and professional development course has produced over 500 graduates and will kick off later this month.


Employment Opportunity with GGHI: Chief Executive Officer

Join the GGHI Team! Interested applicants should submit their applications to Express Employment Professionals as soon as possible.


Message from the Interim CEO

Interim CEO, Jon Martin talks celebrating leadership, fostering community connections, investing in the future workforce and more in this month's message.


Meet 19th & 24th District Legislators at the Legislative Wrap-Up Business Forum Lunch

Hear from our Legislators and GGHI Lobbyist, Shelly Helder on the impacts of the 2024 Legislative Session and the economic development outcomes affecting Grays Harbor.

UPCOMING EVENTS


April 6: Harbor Havoc - April Anarchy


April 6-14: International Mermaid Museum’s 2024 Mermaid Festival


April 9: Two Broke Chics Anniversary Ribbon Cutting


April 20: Crab Races & Crab Feed


April 20: Earth Day Celebration


April 23: GGHI Legislative Wrap-Up BFL


April 25: Vietnam Veterans Ceremony


Save the Date! May 15: Free Youth Hiring Summit - Hosted by GGHI

Congratulations to the 2024 GGHI Member of the Year, Advanced Heating & Air! View a complete list of the 2024 Business Recognition Award recipients by clicking here!

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

GGHI Welcomes New Member, Seafood Connection!

Currently owned by two local Westport fishing families, Seafood Connection offers fresh, wild caught seafood from their unique floating Seafood Market on the docks at the Westport Marina. 


Game Freaks’ Move Nets a Win for ‘Nerd Culture’

GHI sent ambassadors to 110 E. Wishkah Ave., in Aberdeen — the new home for Game Freaks — for a ribbon cutting ceremony in order to christen the store. 


Walk-In Services Added to Montesano Family Medicine Clinic

According to Harbor Regional Health, the expansion of healthcare access benefits not only the Montesano community, but also any patient requiring immediate walk-in healthcare services. 


Coastal Interpretive Center Announces the Selection of Jacob Baker as New Executive Director

Mr. Baker is eager to listen to the voices of residents and visitors alike to hear their stories and is interested in thinking creatively with partners and stakeholders to ensure that CIC adapts to meet the evolving cultural, educational, and environmental needs of the Grays Harbor region.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Aberdeen Cash Mob Helps Small Business Set Record Day

Melinda Einander and her wife Kaide, owners of Harbor Books in Hoquiam, set a record day as they sold many new and used books.


$1.78 Million Coming to Projects in Hoquiam/Elma, announced Rep. Kilmer

The funding includes $500,000 for the City of Hoquiam’s West Fork Dam Removal and Drinking Water Supply Project and $1,288,000 for the City of Elma’s Emergency & Public Safety Operations Center.


100+ Harbor Women Who Care Help Worthy Harbor Non-Profits

The group supports nonprofits around the Harbor who need help. As of Thursday afternoon, they have helped raise $108,135. 


Things To Do for Earth Day 2024 in Grays Harbor

Tree planting, native and invasive plant talks, beach cleanup, and more activities.


By Sea, by Rail: Port Talks Automobile Cargo Traffic

With half a dozen of the vessels making port here since September, the port’s longshoremen have been keeping busy rolling the cars off and on to their next destinations

 

March, 2024 Renewing Members

Isagenix, Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen Lions Club, Billy's Restaurant, Century 21 Real Estate Center - Jill Warne East County Home Group, Coast Title & Escrow, Inc., Creative Design Builders- HiLine Homes, Lytle Seafoods, Mazatlan Restaurant, Mount Olympus Brewing Company, North Beach Senior Center, Rock Project Management Svs. LLC, Dan Darr - North Beach Realty, UNPLUGGED Kurt Cobain Tribute Gallery, Adobe, Career -Technical  Educational Dept., Earley Tire Point S Tire & Auto Service, Grays Harbor Equipment Co., Inc., Grays Harbor Vision Clinic, Inc., Harbor Architects LLC, Harbor Pacific Bottling, Inc., Port of Grays Harbor


March, 2024 New Members

Standard Truss Inc., Spa Elizabeth Boutique

THANK YOU to our Leader's Circle Members!
 
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