THE HARBOR INSIDER

February, 2024

GGHI NEWS


Message from the CEO

Interim CEO, Jon Martin shares GGHI's progress and upcoming endeavors in his February message.


Community Invited to Submit Nominations for 2024 Business Recognition Awards

Until February 9 at 5 pm, community members can virtually nominate their favorite Grays Harbor businesses and organizations to take home Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year and New Business of the Year. 


Rep. Kilmer Recognizes GGHI’s Achievements on Congressional Floor

Representative Derek Kilmer recognized the achievements of GGHI as well as the contributions made by former GGHI CEO, Lynnette Buffington.


UPCOMING EVENTS


Feb. 9th: GGHI Government Affairs Weekly Briefing


Feb. 10th: 18th Annual Pair of Hearts Ball


Feb. 13th: Business After Hours - Mount Olympus Brewing Co.


Feb. 14th: Valentine's Day Single's Mixer


Feb. 14th: Waffles, Wings & Bingo at Steam Donkey


Feb. 20th: GGHI Annual Meeting & Meet the City Administrators


Feb. 25th: Ties & Tutus Daddy Daughter Dance

GGHI MEMBER NEWS

Our Community Credit Union Announces Logo Transformation

The name of the credit union will not change, nor will the steadfast, personal caring service the credit union provides to our members and Washington State communities at large. 


Kelley Sowards Named Impact Washington’s New President

Sowards, an experienced manufacturing professional and longtime Impact Washington board member, has been named the new President and Center Director of Impact Washington. 


Summit Pacific’s Josh Martin, CEO, Appointed as AWPHD Board Chair

Josh Martin was recently appointed to serve as Board Chair for the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts (AWPHD). The term will be for one year, which will conclude at the end of 2024.  


GHC Now Providing on-the-Job Paid Training Locally for Automotive Technology Program

GHC’s Automotive Technology program is collaborating with Five Star Dealerships and South Beach Repair to provide students with paid, on-the-job training at local shops. After completing their first quarter in the program, all Automotive Technology students have the opportunity to apply for these paid internships.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Local Projects Included in Over $85 Million to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Across Washington

All of the funds are going to nonprofits, electric utilities, tribes, and public agencies, and half of the grants will install chargers in communities most at risk of negative health effects said to be caused by fossil fuel pollution.


Effort to Revitalize Quinault Language Enters Grays Harbor Schools

For students in Native Education Programs at Aberdeen and Hoquiam school districts, Friday was the second lesson in Quinault language, part of a larger effort to revitalize the dialect and prevent it from vanishing.


Downtown Aberdeen Association Launching Contest to Spread Town Cheer

The Downtown Aberdeen Association is hosting a contest for people where they write a few sentences that show why they love Aberdeen.


Things To Do in Grays Harbor for Valentine’s Day 2024

Whether you are celebrating with a significant other, your kids or a Galentine’s Day with the besties, it’s fun to do something special.


Clam Digging Returns to Coastal Beaches on Feb. 6

This next tide series will provide some daylight digging days since the first few low tides occur before or just after sunset.

January, 2024 Renewing Members

Rayonier Forest Resources, Five Star Dealerships, Grays Harbor Youth Works, Advanced Heating & Air, Inc., Durney Insurance, Inc., Interstate Honda, John J. Karnas Co., Ocean Companies, Plastics West, Inc., Stewart & Stewart Law Office, Inc. PS, WorkSource GH, 8th Street Ale House, Aberdeen School District, Express Employment Professionals, Fern Hill Funeral Home, Grays Harbor County Fair, Events, & Tourism, McLoughlin & Associates LLC, Minuteman Press, Paraiso Property Professionals, Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., Quigg Bros., Inc., Seabrook Vacation Rentals, NW Excursions Limousine Service


January, 2024 New Members

PNW Web Designers, The Tap Room, The McCleary Historical Society

THANK YOU to our Leader's Circle Members!
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