BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261020T183000Z DTEND:20261020T200000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:GGHI Business Forum Lunch - State of the Forest DESCRIPTION:GGHI Business Forum Lunch: State of the Forest\n\nJoin Greater Grays Harbor\, Inc. (GGHI) on Tuesday\, October 20th for an important conversation about the state of forestry and what it means for our forests\, communities\, and economy.\n\nThis Business Forum Lunch will bring together forestry leaders to discuss who owns Washington's forests\, how different ownership objectives shape forest management\, and the challenges facing our region's wood supply.\n\nGuest Speakers Include:\n\n- Patti Case: Washington Forest Protection Association\n\n- Brian Sayler: VP/GM\, Green Diamond Resource Company\n\n- Matt Comisky: Washington State Manager\, American Forest Resource Council\n\n- John Bull: City of Montesano Forester \n\nWhat We'll Discuss\n\nWho owns the forest?\n\nA look at forest ownership across Washington and right here in Grays Harbor County\, including state\, federal\, private\, and tribal lands.\n\nWhy ownership matters:\n\nHow the objectives of different forest landowners influence how forests are managed\, including how much forestland is already unavailable for harvest.\n\nThe state of our wood supply:\n\nWhy Washington's current and projected wood supply is a growing concern and what it means for the future of forestry and local communities.\n\nWhy It Matters to Grays Harbor:\n\n- Environment\n\nExplore the relationship between active forest management\, wildfire risk\, carbon sequestration\, wildlife habitat\, and healthy soils and watersheds.\n\n- Community\n\nForestry supports more than jobs. Local forest-related businesses and employees contribute to community organizations\, activities\, and the social fabric of Grays Harbor.\n\n- Economy\n\nUnderstand the impact of forestry on local jobs\, wages\, taxes\, and revenue that directly support local taxing districts and public services.\n\n- The Cost of Inaction\n\nWhat are the potential environmental\, social\, and economic consequences of continuing on the current path?\n\nWe hope you'll join us for a timely discussion about Washington's forests\, the future of the wood supply\, and the role forestry plays in the health and vitality of our communities.\n\n\n\n*Please note this Business Forum Lunch will be held on the third Tuesday of October instead of the usual fourth Tuesday of the month. \n\n \n All guests are required to pre-register for this event. Walk-ins will not be allowed. To register\, click the green 'Register' button on this page and follow the prompts. A catered lunch is included in the registration fee.\n\nUPDATED CANCELLATION POLICY OCTOBER 2026\n\nWhen you register for a Greater Grays Harbor event\, GGHI is responsible for the cost of your lunch/event reservation. All registrations are subject to the following cancellation policy:\n\n- Cancellations/Refunds: Registrants are responsible for paying the full event fee at the time of registration\, even if they are unable to attend. Refunds cannot be issued.\n\n- Substitutions: If you are unable to attend\, you may send a substitute in your place. Substitutions are welcome any time prior to the event.\n\n- No-shows: Registrants who do not attend and do not arrange for a substitute will be charged the full registration fee.\n\n- Late registrations: If you request to be added to the guest list after the registration closing date\, payment must be made by cash or check at event check-in.\n\n- Invoicing: Business invoicing is not available unless payment arrangements have been pre-approved by GGHI.\n\nThank you for understanding that these policies help GGHI cover the costs associated with event attendance and reservations.\n\n \nFor additional information\, contact Greater Grays Harbor\, Inc. at (360) 532-7888. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

GGHI Business Forum Lunch: State of the Forest

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Join Greater Grays Harbor\, Inc. (GGHI) on Tuesday\, October 20th \;for an important conversation about the state of forestry and what it means for our forests\, communities\, and economy.

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This Business Forum Lunch will bring together forestry leaders to discuss who owns Washington&rsquo\;s forests\, how different ownership objectives shape forest management\, and the challenges facing our region&rsquo\;s wood supply.
\nGuest Speakers Include:
\n- \;Patti Case: \;Washington Forest Protection Association
\n- ​\;Brian Sayler: \;VP/GM\, Green Diamond Resource Company
\n- \;Matt Comisky: \;Washington State Manager\, American Forest Resource Council
\n- John Bull: City of Montesano Forester \;

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What We&rsquo\;ll Discuss

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Who owns the forest?
\nA look at forest ownership across Washington and right here in Grays Harbor County\, including state\, federal\, private\, and tribal lands.

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Why ownership matters:
\nHow the objectives of different forest landowners influence how forests are managed\, including how much forestland is already unavailable for harvest.

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The state of our wood supply:
\nWhy Washington&rsquo\;s current and projected wood supply is a growing concern and what it means for the future of forestry and local communities.

\n\n

Why It Matters to Grays Harbor:

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- \;Environment
\nExplore the relationship between active forest management\, wildfire risk\, carbon sequestration\, wildlife habitat\, and healthy soils and watersheds.
\n- \; \;Community
\nForestry supports more than jobs. Local forest-related businesses and employees contribute to community organizations\, activities\, and the social fabric of Grays Harbor.
\n- \;Economy
\nUnderstand the impact of forestry on local jobs\, wages\, taxes\, and revenue that directly support local taxing districts and public services.
\n- \;The Cost of Inaction
\nWhat are the potential environmental\, social\, and economic consequences of continuing on the current path?

\n\n

We hope you'\;ll join \;us for a timely discussion about Washington&rsquo\;s forests\, the future of the wood supply\, and the role forestry plays in the health and vitality of our communities.

\n\n\n*Please note this Business Forum Lunch will be held on the third Tuesday of October instead of the usual fourth Tuesday of the month. \;
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​\;All guests are required to pre-register for this event. Walk-ins will not be allowed. To register\, click the green '\;Register'\; button on this page and follow the prompts. A catered lunch is included in the registration fee.

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UPDATED CANCELLATION POLICY &mdash\; OCTOBER 2026

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When you register for a Greater Grays Harbor event\, GGHI is responsible for the cost of your lunch/event reservation. All registrations are subject to the following cancellation policy:

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- Cancellations/Refunds: Registrants are responsible for paying the full event fee at the time of registration\, even if they are unable to attend. Refunds cannot be issued.
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- Substitutions: If you are unable to attend\, you may send a substitute in your place. Substitutions are welcome any time prior to the event.

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- No-shows: Registrants who do not attend and do not arrange for a substitute will be charged the full registration fee.

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- Late registrations: If you request to be added to the guest list after the registration closing date\, payment must be made by cash or check at event check-in.

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- Invoicing: Business invoicing is not available \;unless payment arrangements have been pre-approved by GGHI.

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Thank you for understanding that these policies help GGHI cover the costs associated with event attendance and reservations.
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\nFor additional information\, contact Greater Grays Harbor\, Inc. at (360) 532-7888. LOCATION:Rotary Log Pavilion 1401 Sargent Blvd Aberdeen\, WA UID:e.26.16861 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20261002T164203Z URL:https://chamber.graysharbor.org/events/details/gghi-business-forum-lunch-state-of-the-forest-16861 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR