Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.’s first Small Business Summit took place on May 2nd, 2023 and drew a crowd of dozens of small business owners and entrepreneurs from across Grays Harbor. During the day-long event, talented business leaders in our communities presented on a wide variety of topics leading to high-powered discussions, networking opportunities, and advice on the most pressing issues facing businesses today.
Session topics and speakers included:
- How to Effectively Use Your Smartphone for Marketing
- Amy Carlson – Sand & Pine Creative
- Wearing Multiple Hats – Running a Small Business Efficiently
- Sydney Newbill – Renae’s Rendezvous
- Stefanie Bennett -Steam Donkey Brewing
- Best Legal Practices for Small Business
- Ben Winkelman – Winkelman Law Firm
- Ask Me Anything (AMA) Panel of Local Business Owners
- Keith German – K & J Design
- Ben Winkelman – Grays Harbor Unders
- David Quigg – Quigg & Co. Real Estate
- Katrina Zozaya- Oceana Spa
- Generations in the Workforce
- Amanda Anderson – Anderson Therapy Group
- Sierra Pacific Industries
Business Resource providers were also present for networking and consultations:
Thank you to our many panelists, attendees, caterer, Double Barrel BBQ Ocean Shores, our sponsor, SharedWork, the Grays Harbor Community Foundation, all GGHI Ambassadors and staff including event lead, Loretta Thomas, and everyone else who made this one-of-a-kind event a possible!
