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January 2015
Have you got your 
"Harbor Card" yet?  
January Events
Legislative Send-off

 

Tuesday, January 6

11:30 am to 1:30 pm

 

Rotary Log Pavilion

1401 Sargent Blvd.

Aberdeen WA

 

Reservations are Required by Tuesday December 30

Call 532-1924

 

Cost is $25 for GGHI members who reserve their spot by Dec. 30

 

$35 for non-members and reservations made after Dec. 30

Ambassador Meeting
 
Friday, Jan. 9
  
Billy's Restaurant
 
322 E. Heron St.
Aberdeen

noon to 1:00 pm
Business After Hours
 
Tuesday, Jan. 13
  
Grays Harbor Country Club
 
5300 Central Park Dr.
Aberdeen 

5:30 to 7:00 pm
Business Forum Luncheon
 
Tuesday, Jan. 27
 
"New Funding for Grays Harbor Business Revitalization"
 
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Reservations are Required by Jan. 23
$20 with reservation by Jan. 23 and $25 after Jan. 23
  
Grays Harbor Country Club
5300 Central Park Dr.
Aberdeen
EXPO & Bite of Grays Harbor
SAVE THE DATE!!
 
Saturday, March 21
 
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location TBD
timberland bank

 

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Economic Development News 
by Dru Garson, GGHI CEO

This month our CEO, Dru Garson, along with representatives from the Satsop Business Park, Wishkah River Distillery, Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, Small Business Development Center, Washington Sea Grant, Greater Grays Harbor Energy, Grays Harbor College, and Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council- Business to Business attended the 2014 Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation Expo.

 

One important message taken from the Expo came from keynote speaker Dr. Bill Conerly, economist and senior fellow at the National Center for Policy Analysis, who spoke on the world economy, and the growth we should expect to see in 2015 and 2016.

 

Although, he believes that businesses should be prepared for the worst, with a 12 percent risk of recession within the next couple years, businesses shouldn't do too much handwringing. Consumers have been increasing spending, about on pace with their incomes. While spending isn't at an all-time high, consumers are no longer "hiding in a hole and trying to imagine a disaster coming," Conerly said.

 

"You'll probably see the increase in consumer spending more in tourism. I'm expecting Washington state and Oregon to do a little better than the nation, so that should help," Conerly said. "In terms of housing, I think we're going to see a lot of strength in the housing sector nationally. That will affect your wood products industry with the demand."

 

Conerly noted that the nation is on track to produce one million new homes. He said 1.2 to 1.4 million new homes need to be created to accommodate for the growing population.

 

"We need to start producing more and I think we're going to be doing that," Conerly said.

 

Source: Business Examiner Media Group 

Did you get your Harbor Card?
by James Messer, GGHI Membership Coordinator
Don't hesitate on this one, because just like all other Holiday deals, the Harbor Card is going fast. This card entitles purchasers to valuable discounts, at the low price of only $10, with all proceeds benefiting local high school students interested in career and technical education and entrepreneurship opportunities. Currently, the Harbor Card has 37 discounts from participating businesses, which include local coffee shops, restaurants, apartment complexes, hotels, services, and retail stores throughout Grays Harbor County. You can call Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. at 532-1924 to find out where the nearest sales outlet is, or stop by our office and purchase one from us. If you are interested in participating in the program, ask for James. Check out www.GraysHarbor.org for an updated list of discounts.

Congratulations Le Orthodontics

Business of the Month - December 2014

Greater Grays Harbor is pleased to announce Le Orthodontics as our Business of the Month for December 2014.

Le Orthodontics has been operating in Grays Harbor for 4 years, and has been a member since they opened.

In the last year, Le Orthodontics has supported food and clothing banks, the free lunch program, 7th Street Kids, youth sports, local schools, Founder's Day Parade, and the YMCA of Grays Harbor.
 
Thank you Le Orthodontics for the service and support you provide to the community!
 
The Business of the Month is based on excellence in image, employee relations, community service, support of Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. and customer service. Only 12 of these prestigious awards are presented each year.
United Way Gala
by Mike O'Dell, GGHI Chair

December is always one of my favorite times of the year as the Christmas and Holiday season brings out the spirit of giving. As I look ahead to 2015, I always look forward to the upcoming United Way Gala event at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, this year on Saturday, January 24th.

Being involved with United Way is a fantastic way to give back to your community as United Way of Grays Harbor only funds programs for people from Grays Harbor and Pacific County. A local Board of Directors and community volunteers meet each year to discuss local needs and look at a network of programs that will reach the most people and have the greatest impact for our communities. Some programs are large and others are selected because they are meeting needs in parts of the county that do not have adequate access to support. Ninety-nine cents of every dollar stays right here, too!

 

United Way of Grays Harbor is committed to investing in programs that make our communities stronger and meet critical needs across our area. This year they are supporting twenty-three programs ranging from senior nutrition, youth development and crisis services for children, families and adults. United Way of Grays Harbor reaches hundreds of people throughout Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, and focuses on three areas; Health & Self-Sufficiency, Basic Needs and Education.

Mark your calendar for January 24th and attend the United Way Gala. It is a great way to give back to those in need in your community! 

 

Power Up with GGH Energy
by Rick Jackson, GGH Energy Specialist

Energy tip #1:

Fires can make a home warmer and cozier on cold days. Remembering to shut the damper when the fire is completely out will prevent warm, treated air from escaping through the chimney, thus keeping your home warm, and inhibiting heating appliances from working overtime (that's one thing that runs your bills so high).

Tip:

Putting a draft balloon into the chimney will stop excess drafts, and serve as a reminder to open/close the flue. However, (and this is VERY important) remember to open the damper, and remove the balloon before making another fire to keep dangerous smoke and Carbon Monoxide out of the house. The cost for a draft balloon is around $49.99, and you can purchase them locally!

Benefit of the Month! 

by James Messer, GGHI Membership Coordinator

The new year is fast approaching and the time is coming to print our 2015 Business Directory. Have you made any changes to your office staff, changed locations, phone numbers, or wish to be listed under another category? Please inform Angela or James of these changes, at 532-7888, by Friday, January 23rd to give us time to update the information in the publication. We distribute around 2,500 copies throughout the year, to visitors and locals, and it is important to us that we have accurate information.  

Welcome New Member 

Architecture/Planning (Northwest) -

Robert Ford - 662-418-2790

1335 East First Street - Aberdeen

New member Robert M. Ford, III has recently chosen to live and practice architecture in Grays Harbor. Ford's parents lived in Bremerton, Seattle and Ocean Shores. Ford's father (State Legislator and King County Commissioner) admonished "Bob" to "leave the world better than you found it" which Bob has chosen to do thru Architecture.   An army veteran on the G.I. Bill, Ford graduated at the top of his 1962 UW class; then practiced and taught architectural design at three major universities (Illinois, WSU, MS State). Ford's practice, Architecture/Planning (Northwest), and home are on the bank of Aberdeen's Wishkah River. A well respected Fellow in the AIA, Ford, a professor emeritus and award winning architect, is listed in both Who's Who in the U.S. and Who's Who in the World. He is proud to now be a member of Greater Grays Harbor!!!

 

Renewing Members

Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. thanks you for your continued support.

8th Street Ale House

Bill Gibbons

612-3455

805 2nd St., Hoquiam

 

Aaro Medical

Bruce Thompson

532-2222

2222 Simpson Ave., Hoquiam

 

Aberdeen Cemetery Assoc.

David Bielski

533-2930

2212 Roosevelt St., Aberdeen

 

Aberdeen Police Chief

Chief Robert Torgerson

533-4966

210 E. Market St., Aberdeen

 

Aberdeen School District

Tom Opstad

538-2006

216 N. G St., Aberdeen

 

Avada Hearing Care Center

Linda Pierce

532-2093

309 W. Market St., Aberdeen

 

Beyond Survival

Tessica Welch

533-9751

313 S. I St., Aberdeen

 

Easter & Easter

Guy Easter

533-7272

206 E. First St., Aberdeen

 

Express Employment Professionals

Reid Bates

533-6755

1812 Sumner Ave., Aberdeen

 

Farmers Insurance

Debbie Klingelhoffer

532-5888

717 Stockwell St., Aberdeen

 

Five Star Dealerships

Rich Hartman

533-3673

212 S. Boone St.

711 E. Wishkah St., Aberdeen

 

Go Dog Go Espresso

Ken & Terry Stewart

533-8454

619 S. Boone St., Aberdeen

315 Lincoln St., Hoquiam


 

 

 

Grays Harbor College

Dr. Ed Brewster

532-9020

1620 Edward P. Smith Dr.

Aberdeen

 

G.H. County Fair & Tourism

Mike Bruner

482-2651

32 Elma McCleary Rd., Elma

 

Harbor Surgical Associates

Dr. Juris Macs

537-6414

1006 N. H St.

5th Floor,  Aberdeen

 

Harbor Ventilation, Inc.

Lee Estes

532-6681

701 E. Market St., Aberdeen

 

Heather Meadows Apts.

Charlee Allen

538-7000

1731 S. Boone St., Aberdeen

 

Impress With Dress

Linda McLaughlin

612-3671

116 E. Heron St., Aberdeen

 

John J. Karnas Co.

Natalie Karnas

538-0588

711 28th St., Hoquiam

 

L.G. Isaacson Co., Inc.

Tom Isaacson

532-3362

2301 Commerce St., Aberdeen

 

Marin Bruni Liquor

Jon Martin

289-9178

172 W. Chance A La Mer

Ocean Shores

 

Morningside

Gloria Kilwien

533-8820

110 W. Market St., Aberdeen

 

Northwest Excursions Limousine Service

Peter Kearney, Jr.

533-6337

407 Emerson Ave., Hoquiam

 

Ostwald Graphic Design

Amy Ostwald

482-2306

55 Stephens Rd., Elma 

Propane Etc.

Bret & Shar Sukert

533-7337

6 Horizon Ln., Aberdeen 

 

Gold Leaders Circle Member

Quinault Beach Resort & Casino

Don Kajans

289-9466

78 State Route115, Ocean Shores

 

Shilo Inn Suites & Hotel - Ocean Shores

Nikki Hoggan

289-4600

707 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW

Ocean Shores

 

Stewart & Stewart Law Offices, Inc. PS

Bill Stewart

249-4342

101 S. 1st St., Montesano

 

The Daily World

Janet Taylor

532-4000

315 S. Michigan St., Aberdeen

 

Dr. Timothy Wandell E., D.D.S.

Dr. Timothy Wandell

532-8231

401 7th St., Aberdeen

 

Tiger-West, Inc.

Deborah Bell Daly

533-0575

1010 Chenault, Hoquiam

 

Twin Harbors Eye Center

Dr. Susan Ruyle-Rosche

533-2020

207 South Chehalis St. Aberdeen

 

Union Gospel Mission of GH & Friendship House 

Gary & Paula Rowell

533-1064

405 E. Heron St., Aberdeen

 

Washington State Dairy Federation

Dan Wood

482-3485

575 E. Main St., Elma 













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