THE HARBOR INSIDER November, 2022

GGHI NEWS Post-Leader's Banquet Event Summary Find out how much was raised for the GGHI Education Foundation, who took home the coveted awards, and more from the exciting return of this signature event! November Message from the CEO "As our team recovers from that magical night and we prepare to go into the holiday season I thought it fitting to share some gratitude about this community and what makes it truly unique," said Lynnette Buffington. Hospital CEOs Talk Staffing Shortages at Business Forum A panel of Grays Harbor health officers, public officials and business leaders met on Nov. 1 to discuss the status of health on The Harbor, as well as the challenges — and potential remedies for those challenges — facing local healthcare providers, including staffing shortages, opioid use and a lack of behavioral health treatment options.

UPCOMING EVENTS  Now - Dec. 31: 1st Security Bank Holiday Food Drive Nov. 16: Grays Harbor Young Professionals Monthly Social Nov. 19-20: 43rd Annual Country Christmas Bazaar Nov. 21: Kristen Boujee Boutique Ribbon Cutting Nov. 24: Seabrook Turkey Trot Nov. 25: Winter Fanta-Sea

Newly Named Business of the Year: Mount Olympus Brewing Company! View photos of the complete award recipient list by clicking here!

GGHI MEMBER NEWS New Cable Landing Station and Network Provider Announced by Quinault Indian Nation This new venture with Toptana Technologies is said to bring connectivity to unserved and under-served markets across Washington and Oregon. Great NorthWest FCU Launches ‘Buy Local Spend Local’ Community Initiative The credit union announced the launch of this community investment project that encourages its 17,000+ members to shop at locally-owned businesses.  MARAD Awards $25.5 mill PIDP Grant for Port of Grays Harbor Terminal 4 Expansion & Redevelopment Project Critical to the Port’s ability to accommodate Ag Processing Inc's growth, attract private investment, increase international shipments and create jobs, the Terminal 4 Expansion & Redevelopment Project will add 50,000 feet of rail for offloading, storage, and assembly; repurpose the 50-acre former 520 pontoon construction site into cargo laydown area; construct secured site access and roadway improvements, and replace the marine terminal fendering and stormwater systems.  PAWS Delights with Dogs-and-Drinks Fundraiser Under a clear Saturday sky, PAWS of Grays Harbor brought together dogs, drinks and the denizens of the county in a fundraiser to help refit the shelter’s ailing air conditioning. COMMUNITY NEWS Deadline Approaching for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to January Weather The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West is reminding Washington small businesses of a Nov. 15 deadline to apply for an federal disaster loan for economic injury caused by winter weather and flooding in Grays Harbor and Pacific County that occurred Jan. 5-16, 2022. Housing Market Approaching Balance, Still Favors Sellers Home buyers in Grays Harbor County and in Western Washington may finally have some relief from the booming housing prices of the last few years. WDFW Seeks Public Comment on Land Acquisitions The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting public comment on 15 proposed public land acquisitions — including one just south of Montesano — that would help promote fish and wildlife conservation and public access to the great outdoors. New Maps Detail Routes to Tsunami Safety for Coastal Washington In addition to Tokeland Peninsula maps, DNR also released new evacuation time maps for North Ocean Shores and Grayland.   Foodball 2022 Totals Top 2021 The combined total of the schools resulted in 5,676 lbs of food donated and $145,174.45.

October, 2022 Renewing Members YMCA of Grays Harbor, Jacknut Apparel, Aberdeen Cemetery Assoc., Connections: Center for Healthy Families, Premier Realty Grays Harbor LLC, Price & Price Realty Inc., Valley Cleaners, Inc., 7th Street Theatre, Central Park Motel, Cut Rate Auto Parts, Playtime Family Fun, Inc., Quinault Indian Nation  October, 2022 New Members Harborena, Sayroyayn Jewelry, Hello Sunshine Tanning Salon, Academy Mortgage

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