GGHI Annual Meeting & Business Resource Forum
Date and Time
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST
Location
Rotary Log Pavilion
1401 Sargent Blvd
Aberdeen, WA
Fees/Admission
Business Forum Regular Pricing - Registration closes Tuesday, February 17th, 5:00pm
- GGHI Members - $30
- GGHI Non-Members - $35
Contact Information
(360) 532-7888
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Description
Small businesses are the heartbeat of Grays Harbor, and this February Business Forum Lunch is designed with you in mind. Join Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. (GGHI) for a valuable, small business-focused luncheon bringing together connection and practical resources to help your business thrive.
Arrive early from 11am-11:30am to take advantage of dedicated networking time with fellow local business owners, community partners, and presenters. This half hour is your chance to build relationships, ask questions, and make connections that matter.
At 11:30am the program kicks off with GGHI’s Annual Meeting, highlighting key accomplishments from the past year and sharing what’s ahead, including priorities and goals aimed at continuing to support and strengthen our local business community.
The second half of the luncheon dives into our small business roundtable featuring engaging presentations from:
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
- Speaker bio coming soon!
- Office for Regulatory Innovation & Assistance (ORIA)
- Speaker bio coming soon!
- Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA)
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Lisa Smith is the Executive Director of the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) which provides grants, capacity building, technical assistance, and networking support for 120+ nonprofit Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) in Washington state. These ESOs provide business training, technical assistance and/or financing to microenterprises so they can earn more, innovate, grow, and contribute to Washington State’s economy. Over the last 30 years, she has collaborated with policy makers, lenders, manufacturers, port districts, Tribal partners, leaders in sustainability, workforce/economic development teams, and ESOs around the country to grow the field of microenterprise development. Lisa is a strong advocate for business ownership and believes that strengthening marginalized and rural communities, growing regenerative enterprises and developing good policy will boost Washington’s economy and help close the wealth gap. Her research and writings have been published in Consumer Reports, Scholastic Magazine, and the American Journal of Public Health. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow smarter and stronger, this forum offers tools, support, and connections tailored to small businesses in Grays Harbor. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest a lunch hour in your business’s future.
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Cancellations/Substitutions: If you register for the event but are unable to attend, Greater Grays Harbor is still responsible for the cost of your luncheon/event reservation. If unable to attend, substitutions are welcome any time prior to the event date. Registrants are responsible for the full event fee for any cancellation made after 5pm, seven days prior to the event. Registration fees will not be refunded or waived after that date. No-shows will be charged the full registration fee.
