Have you got your
"Harbor Card" yet?
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Business After Hours
Tuesday, March 10
Le Orthodontics
218 N. Broadway
Suite 2
Aberdeen
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Ambassador Meeting
Friday, March 13th
noon to 1:00 pm
Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
78 State Route 115
Ocean Shores
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Aberdeen High School
410 North "G" Street
Aberdeen
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Business Forum Luncheon
Tuesday, March 24
"Marketing through Social Media"
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Reservations are Required
$20 with reservation by March 20 and $25 after March 20
Grays Harbor Country Club
5300 Central Park Dr.
Aberdeen
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Welcome our incoming Chair, Donna Rosi
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Donna Rosi is the General Manager of Grays Harbor Radio (KDUX/KXXK/KXRO/KWOK) and has been with Grays Harbor Radio since 1992. She has served on the board for many years, including being a past chair of the Grays Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Currently, she is the past chair of United Way of Grays Harbor and an active member of East Grays Harbor Rotary. As a rotary member, she has worked on events generating nearly one-hundred thousand dollars to support local charities, "Hoptoberfest," a fundraiser providing scholarships for East Grays Harbor area students and "Pair of Hearts Ball," supporting the Children's Advocacy Center of Grays Harbor.
"I look forward to serving as chair this year. Mike O'Dell, outgoing chair, leaves the organization in great shape. He showed tremendous leadership during a year filled with transition and change. My goal is to build on that solid foundation he helped establish. I'm grateful to work with such a strong board that have set a course focusing on several exciting initiatives to support local business in addition to developing a more proactive approach to attract new business and industry. Grays Harbor has a lot to offer and this will lead to more opportunity for family wage jobs in our area. We live and work in a great community and our future looks bright," said Donna.
With the support of Donna as our chair, and the rest of the board, we look forward to another successful year at Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.
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Expo and the Bite of Grays Harbor are back!
by James Messer, GGHI Membership Coordinator
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Like last year, we will have great food, prizes, entertainment, and plenty of vendors, but we will also be introducing new programming, including: do-it-yourself home repair workshops, home energy efficiency presentations, ballroom dancing instruction, culinary competitions and demonstrations, and much more.
This year we have added new elements that will appeal to everyone in the family. For the adults, Home Depot will conduct two do-it-yourself workshops. The first involves pallet refurbishing, where you can learn how to create a wine rack out of an old pallet, while the second workshop will provide instruction on how to install a ceiling fan in your home.
Greater Grays Harbor Energy will be presenting two energy efficiency workshops which will instruct homeowners on ways to make their house more comfortable and to hold heat longer, through insulation and air sealing. For those looking for a new hobby, there will be a ballroom dance demonstration located in the Commons. Lastly, if you are looking for some entertainment, we will be hosting a cupcake competition between Aberdeen, Hoquiam, and Montesano High Schools. Watch as the judges choose their favorite based on presentation and taste.
For the children, we will have several kids' activities involving face painting, an inflatable football toss, and a painting project from Home Depot.
At the Bite of Grays Harbor, you can find some of your favorite local restaurants serving up some of their specialties; such as Nancy's Bakery and her individual sized marionberry pies, Clark's burgers, Deidra's deli and her famous taco soup, and a whole lot more.
If you have not yet signed up to be a vendor at Expo there is still time. For those who sign up before March 6 the price for Expo is $250, after that date the price will go up to $275. Call Angela Endres at 532-7888 for additional details. Otherwise, check out Expo and the Bite of Grays Harbor from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on March 21st at the Aberdeen High School Gym and Commons.
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Harbor Card Consumer Feedback
by James Messer, GGHI Membership Coordinator
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With over 150 Harbor Cards in circulation, we asked for some feedback from the consumer on how the card is working for them. I interviewed someone who had purchased their card at the launch of the program, back in December, and he had many great things to say about the card. So far, he has been able to use the Harbor Card at six participating businesses, Deidra's Deli, Domino's Pizza, GH Wine Sellars, Greater Grays Harbor, Inc., Jay's Farm Stand, and Levee Lumber, saving him a recorded total of $71.64. In just 3 months he has saved seven times his initial $10 investment! That shows a great value for cardholders. Starting March 1st, there will be an added incentive for cardholders in the form of a contest, called Harbor Card Bingo. Bingo cards will be distributed to sales outlets and available at Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. To enter you must first visit 4 to 5 businesses at any one line on your Bingo card to receive a sticker or stamp. Once you collect a Bingo you can turn your card in at Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. One lucky winner will be drawn to receive a $100 gift certificate to a participating business of their choice. Visit www.graysharbor.org/harbor-card to learn more about the program. |
Congratulations 8th Street Ale House
Business of the Month - February 2015
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Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. is pleased to announce 8th Street Ale House as our Business of the Month for February 2015. 8th Street Alehouse has been in operation in Hoquiam for 4 years. They have been a member of Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. for all 4 of those years. In the last year, 8th Street Alehouse has supported United Way, Food Ball, youth sports, YMCA of Grays Harbor, Scouts, food and clothing banks, Habitat for Humanity, and Hoquiam Business Association. When asked why Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. is important to 8th Street Ale House, Brodey Jones said, "We appreciate that GGHI promotes, recognizes, and celebrates local businesses. Cheers to local businesses!" The Business of the Month is based on excellence in image, employee relations, community services, support of Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. and customer service. Only 12 of these prestigious awards are presented each year.
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Ambassador of the Quarter
by James Messer, GGHI Membership Coordinator
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Congratulations to Garrett Johannes on being named the Ambassador of the Quarter (Q4). Garrett has been an Ambassador for 3 years and is heavily involved with the group. He works as a Customer Service Representative and handles Marketing for Durney Insurance, Inc. in Hoquiam.
"Garrett Johannes was voted Ambassador of the quarter, because of his heavy involvement with the community and GGHI," said Georgia Bravos, chair of the Ambassadors. "Garrett is very quiet about his involvement, but he has scheduled and facilitated ribbon cuttings and Business of the Month presentations, regularly attends Business After Hours, Business Forums, and other GGHI events, and everyone agrees that he is a pleasure to work with."
Thank you, Garrett, for your commitment to Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. and our community.
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Cracking the Strip on Your Phantom Power Load
by Rick Jackson, GGH Energy Specialist
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Putting your laptop (or other electronic device) on a power strip that can be turned off (or turns off automatically) can maximize savings; the transformer in the AC adapter draws power continuously, even when the device is not plugged in to the adapter. Screen "savers" do not save energy. Use automatic switching to sleep mode or simply turn it off. Cost: $10 smart power strip Time: 2 minutes Skills needed: none Estimated Savings: $5-$6 per month per power strip (assumes a minimum of 6 pieces of office equipment are plugged into that strip) When buying power strips remember to SHOP THE HARBOR FIRST!
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Small Business Gets a Boost
by James Messer, GGHI Membership Coordinator
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Promising tribal and rural entrepreneurs on the Washington Coast will have a great opportunity presented to them with the launch of the Washington Coast Works Sustainable Small Business Competition, funded in part by the US Department of Agriculture.
"After an open application period, 10 semifinalists will be chosen to participate in an intensive business development training with the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE). From the 10 semi-finalists, winners will receive $10,000 in seed funding."
Grays Harbor is among the communities chosen to participate in the competition.
To view the full news release click here
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alder|creative
Britta Folden - 360.447.8880
303 East Heron Street, Aberdeen
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Eric Jackson and Britta Folden formed alder|creative in 2014, joining forces while contracting for Grays Harbor Community Hospital's marketing department. Together, they create a dynamic team with extensive design, marketing and copywriting experience.
alder|creative uses concrete strategies and useful design elements to build positive relationships with the clients' customers. Eric brings his degree in Digital Technology & Culture to build fresh and on-trend logos, websites, and promotional print work. Britta's degree in Entrepreneurial Studies and many years of experience working with a variety of marketing teams help her to customize marketing strategies that work for each individual organization.
As business owners, they understand the need for a supportive team that can get the job done with thoughtfulness and tenacity. Many designers are good, but alder|creative is the only Grays Harbor design team with a modern perspective and project management to make your design investment work for your business.
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Breakwater Seafood
Christina Kost - 360.532.6568
113 North F Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520
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DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Amy Lystad - 360.533.9208
415 West Wishkah Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520
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Sav-On Energy, LLC
Rick Jackson - 360.590.5955
P.O. Box 435, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
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The Welcome Inn
Kevin Bradshaw - 360.533.506
520 23rd Street, Hoquiam, WA 98550
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Washington National Guard
SSG Terry Buffo - 360.349.2559
21 North Clemons Road, Montesano, WA 98563
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| Hospitality Workshop
| Business After Hours
| Real Estate Professionals Education Series
| Turn Waste to Profit
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Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. thanks you for your continued support.
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Billy's Restaurant
Gary Running
360.533.7144
320 East Heron Street
Aberdeen 98520
Coast Title & Escrow, Inc.
Debbie French
360.532.0330
522 West Wishkah Street
Aberdeen 98520
Coffee News
Danny Stusser
360.593.9600
P.O. Box 4008
Olympia 98501
ColorTyme
Mel Bennett
360.538.1200
400 East Wishkah Street
Aberdeen 98520
Consolidated Electrical Distributor (CED)
Nelson Micek
360.533.2852
600 East Wishkah Street
Aberdeen 98520
Dave Johnson Insurance
Debi Martin
360.533.1741
1502 Sumner Avenue
Aberdeen 98520
Durney Insurance, Inc.
Patrick Durney
360.532.0905
409 8th Street
Hoquiam 98550
Earley Tire Factory
Dan Earley
360.532.6974
1400 West Wishkah Street
Aberdeen 98520
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Enterprise For Equity
Lisa Smith
360.704.3375 Ext. 1
212 Union Avenue NE
Olympia 98501
Glass Doctor
Mike Hardy
360.532.6500
319 North Custer Street
Aberdeen 98520
Grayport Transfer/Storage
Allen & Jane Purkey
360.532.9532
2208 Commerce Street
Aberdeen 98520
Grays Harbor Vision Clinic, Inc.
Dr. Craig Mehlhoff
Dr. Scott Berken
360.533.1880
301 North Broadway
Suite 4
Aberdeen 98520
Harbor Drug & Gifts, Inc.
Dave & Marcia Smith
360.532.3060
316 8th Street
Hoquiam 98550
Harbor Pacific Bottling Co.
Tim Martin
360.482.4820
50 Schouweiler Tr. Rd. East
Elma 98541
Levee Lumber, Inc.
Tom Weber
360.532.1850
523 Levee Street
Hoquiam 98550
Levee Lumber, Inc.
Keith German
360.268.1850
805 East State Route 105
Westport 98595
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Levee Lumber, Inc.
Jeff Izatt
360.289.3222
724 Point Brown Avenue NE
Ocean Shores 98569
Phillips Wesch Burgess, LLP
Shirley Legg
360.742.3500
724 Columbia Street NW
Suite 140
Olympia 98501
TwinStar Credit Union
Tonya Woods
1.800.258.3115
401 East Market Street
Aberdeen 98520
TwinStar Credit Union
Tonya Woods
1.800.258.3115
320 Ontario Street
Hoquiam 98550
TwinStar Credit Union
Branch Manager
1.800.258.3115
401 East Market Street
Aberdeen 98520
United Way of Grays Harbor
Nora LeBlanc
360.532.6260
100 South "I" Street
Suite 207
Aberdeen 98520
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Windermere Real Estate
David Dagnen
360.533.6464
101 South Broadway
Aberdeen 98520
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