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THE HARBOR INSIDER

October, 2024

GGHI NEWS


Message from the CEO

GGHI CEO, Darrin Raines talks 4th quarter happenings around GGHI.


Business Forum Lunch to Introduce the New Grays Harbor County Administrator

Sam Kim brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to public service, making him an excellent addition to the county’s leadership team. Register by October 15th.


Sen. Maria Cantwell Visits Grays Harbor to Discuss Economic Grant

Last month the Senator visited the county, touring Grays Harbor College and meeting with local business leaders to discuss the $500,000 Recompete Grant our organization was awarded last December. Being awarded this grand was a huge accomplishment as we were one of only 24 nationwide recipients!


The Complete Guide to the Best Fall Events in Grays Harbor

With the new season in full swing, plan your days around some of the most popular and unique annual events in Grays Harbor thanks to our latest Discover Grays Harbor blog.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Oct. 11: GGHI Member Ribbon Cutting - The Cave


Oct. 12: Snowbird Farm & Cidery Harvest Festival


Oct. 12 - 13: Cranberry Harvest Festival


Oct. 16: Community Empowerment Sessions: Electorate "First Aid"


Oct. 19: South Beach Mushroom Festival


Oct. 21-27: Celtic Music Feis


Oct. 24: GGHI Member Ribbon Cutting - Solid Coffee


Oct. 27: YMCA Harvest Carnival

Click Here to Submit Your Event: Open to Non-Members & Members!

Last month we celebrated the Leadership Grays Harbor Class of 2024, congratulations to all 19 graduates!

GGHI Member, Wood's Cleaning & Restoration opened the doors to their beautiful new location in Hoquiam!

GGHI Ambassadors visited GGHI Member, Dirty Dogs Dog Wash for a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new expanded space and services in Ocean Shores.

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

Fall Healing Gallery Exhibit Opening Oct. 18th

Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital and Our Aberdeen are proud to announce a new Fall 2024 exhibit in the Healing Gallery at the hospital.


GGHI Welcomes New Member, Solid Coffee!

Solid Coffee, located in Hoquiam's historic Vasa Hall, is locally owned and operated crafting delicious coffee and other beverages as well as baking their own pastries. Solid also offers light breakfast and lunch options.



Trick-or-Treat: How Grays Harbor Celebrated Halloween in the 1950s

During the 1950s the Baby Boom generation and their parents transformed the holiday from a night of mischief into a family celebration.


Keeping the Lights on: Looking at the PUD’s Line Crews

In the end, it all comes down to people: people who live here, who work here, who keep the lights on for their families and neighbors.



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COMMUNITY NEWS

100+ Harbor Women Who Care Succeeds Again

The event helped raise $18,220 for its “winning” nonprofit, Camp Victory, which increases the group’s total fundraising effort since 2019 to more than $120,000.


WDFW Announces 42 Days of Coastal Razor Clam Digging

“The 2024-25 recreational razor clam season will see similar digging opportunity to last season as long as marine toxin levels remain below closure levels.”


Modular Building Assembly Plant Approved for South Shore Mall

“Pinnacle MOD Seattle eventually plans to convert and occupy all 280,000 square feet of the former shopping center to fabricate, manufacture and process materials for the purpose of assembling modular buildings.”

August, 2024 Renewing Members

KONE Elevator, AJAC Advanced Manuf. Apprenticeships, Chimney Techniques, Inc., Ocean Crest Resort, Surprisingly Stylish Stays, YMCA of Grays Harbor, James Donahoe Real Estate, Casa Mia, Coleman Mortuary, Inc., Duffy's Restaurant, Grays Harbor Community Foundation, North Beach PAWS, Our Community Credit Union, Sunset RV & Boat Storage, Very Dirty Dogs Corp., CityCuts Inc., BeachBound Business Solutions


August, 2024 New Members

The Cave Bar, Anytime Fitness - Aberdeen

THANK YOU to our Leader's Circle Members!
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