THE HARBOR INSIDER September, 2022

GGHI NEWS Leader's Banquet & Business Recognition Awards Tickets Now on Sale! Don't miss the highly anticipated return of our Leader's Banquet! This event serves as our yearly opportunity to recognize the many exceptional businesses and non-profits in the County. Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact us today! Upcoming Business Forum Lunch to Feature Candidate Forum The September 27th event will feature County Commissioner District 3 candidates with the possibility for additional races. Limited seats available! September Message from the CEO Lynnette Buffington explains the inter-workings of GGHI including how we how we work to achieve a healthy local economy. Final Two Lunch & Learn Workshops Take Place this Month Haven't attended one of our Lunch & Learn events? Register for one of the remaining sessions for FREE! The final two topics include: Building a Culture of Customer Service Developing Resiliency in Your Small Business & Know Your Business Financials

UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 8: Twin Harbors Technology Solutions Ribbon Cutting Sept. 13: Windermere Real Estate - Aberdeen Business After Hours Sept. 17: Peak Health 5K Family Fun Run and Walk Sept. 21: Grays Harbor Young Professionals Monthly Social Sept. 24: Reach the Beach Washington Sept. 24: Habitat for Humanity Dinner & Auction Sept. 27: Business Forum Lunch - Candidate Forum

GGHI MEMBER NEWS GGHI Welcomes New Member, Mobile Notary Service! Kathleen’s Mobile Notary Service is a mobile service that comes directly to the customer anywhere in Grays Harbor, Pacific and Thurston Counties. AGP Expansion Gets Assistance from Soybean Industry Groups Last week, multiple reports say that several U.S. soybean producer groups are planning to help fund the construction of the terminal that would be used to ship soybean meal exports. GGHI Membership Dues Relief Fund Still Available! Are you a member of GGHI and in need of assistance covering your annual dues? We're here to help! New Drug Treatment Facility Being Opened by Quinault Indian Nation The new Aberdeen facility will offer medical and dental care, mental health assistance, and even child care for anyone diagnosed with substance use disorder. Summit Pacific Medical Center to See Expanded Service Areas Due to USDA These grants will help 143 rural health care organizations expand critical services for 3 million people. The Moore Wright Group Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Recent Expansions COMMUNITY NEWS Working Washington Grants: Round 5 Closes on September 9th Eligible for-profit and non-profit businesses are highly encouraged to apply.  Aberdeen/Hoquiam to Receive $50 Million for North Shore Levee The funding will be used to construct the 6.2-mile levee, which will provide flood protection for residents and businesses across parts of both Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Walking Tours Returning to Westport Marina The tours will feature an overview of the number one commercial seafood landing port in WA, followed by visits with commercial fishermen, seafood processors, the charter fishing fleet, the Westport Maritime Museum and a visit to the viewing tower..  LTAC Funding Applications Open in Aberdeen Funding for local tourism projects are available due to a special excise tax of two percent on lodging within the city. Local Health Agencies Thrilled to Provide Education, Resources on Overdose Awareness Day The event featured a number of local behavioral health agencies, such as Grays Harbor Treatment Solutions Opioid Use Disorder Program, Grays Harbor County Public Health and Summit Pacific Medical Center among others.  Grays Harbor Tax Title Sale on Sept. 15 The properties up for auction are spread across the county and are primarily open land, with some located off roadways.

August, 2022 Renewing Members Brown & Brown, City Center Drug, Inc., Dave Johnson Insurance, Girard Wood Products, Grays Harbor Talk, MultiCare, Oly Pen Real Estate, Ocean Spray Cranberries, REG - Grays Harbor LLC, US Bank, Breakwater Seafoods LLC, Chateau Westport, Harbor City Church, Raintree Veterinary Center, KONE Elevator, American Family Insurance, Eugenia Behavioral Health Center, First Harbor Real Estate, Granny Hazel's Candy & Gift, Grays Harbor Inn & Suites, Hoquiam Brewing Company, Inc., K & J Designs, LLC, Neighborworks of Grays Harbor, Our Community Credit Union, Chimney Techniques, Inc., Marni's Petal Pushers August, 2022 New Members Hermanson HVAC, Ocean Shores Maintenance & Remodeling, Lorraine's Candle Studio, Anderson Therapy Group, Buddy and Howie's Candy Store, Club Cafe LLC, La Spiaggia Ristorante

THANK YOU to our Leader's Circle Members!

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