THE HARBOR INSIDER November, 2021

GGHI NEWS Message from the CEO Lynnette Buffington dives into the county's unemployment rate and employer's demands for a skilled workforce. Microenterprise Grant Program Deadline EXTENDED! Apply for up to $5,000 in grant money for businesses with five employees or less and childcare providers. Membership Support Intern Looking for a paid internship before landing your next job? Join the GGHI team! Registration is Open for the Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation EXPO This conference, in its 13th year, brings together regional businesses from a wide range of industry sectors. GGHI CEO, Lynnette will be on the EDC Directors Panel!

UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 6-7: Holiday Open House Weekend in Aberdeen/South Beach Nov. 13: Sip n' Shop at GH Wine Sellars Nov. 20-21: 42nd Annual Country Christmas Bazaar Nov. 25: The Seabrook Turkey Trot Nov. 26-Dec. 24: Caroling on the Waterways Hello Sunshine Tanning Salon & Boutique Ribbon Cutting

GGHI MEMBER NEWS GGHI Welcomes New Member, Your Biz WebDesign! This business has helping small to large businesses shine on the internet since their launch in 2011. GGHI Welcomes New Member, Lynch Creek Farm! Lynch Creek Farm sustainably handcrafts traditional and decorated Christmas wreaths, fresh centerpieces, and other beautiful holiday gifts using evergreen boughs from all over the PNW. Quinault Indian Nation - On the Shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Olympic Rain Forest Check out this unique feature on the Quinault Indian Nation in honor of National Native American Heritage Month. Grays Harbor Transit Approve Land Purchase The Grays Harbor Transportation Authority is moving forward with relocating their main office and bus storage facility to Central Park. Neighborworks of GH Offers Rental Assistance Are you a renter who is still struggling to pay rent for reasons related to COVID-19? NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor may be able to help. COMMUNITY NEWS Global Entrepreneurship Month Offers Free Trainings, Support for Small Businesses in November Through dozens of live, interactive events, experts will share with you the secrets to starting and operating a successful business. Mayor/Council Race Results See who is currently in the lead for Grays Harbor mayor and council positions. Aberdeen Makes Offer on Downtown Museum Location The city has made an offer on the yet-undisclosed downtown museum location being considered by the city. Razor Clam Digs Scheduled for November More digs are approved on local beaches through Nov. 10th. Aberdeen Boosts Student Health With District-wide School Gardens, Farm to School Program Every elementary school and middle school now includes gardens that teachers at each grade level can use for instruction.

October, 2021 Renewing Members Jacknut Apparel, Harbor Drug & Gifts, Inc., 7th Street Theatre, Aberdeen Lions Club, Canterbury Inn, Central Park Motel, Connections: Center for Healthy Families, Eugenia Behavioral Health Center, Premier Realty Grays Harbor LLC, Price & Price Realty Inc., Aberdeen Cemetery Assoc., Clipper Services, Cut-Rate Auto Parts, Family Medicine of Grays Harbor, Journey Travel, Valley Cleaners, Inc., Playtime Family Fun, Inc. October, 2021 New Member Events on Emerson

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