GGHI Annual Events Overview

– Signature Events 

  • Legislative Send-Off (January): One of GGHI’s most well-attended events, providing the Grays Harbor community a unique opportunity to hear directly from 19th and 24th District State Legislators regarding session goals, key issues, and live Q&A. 
  • Lunch with the City Mayors (March): Features mayors from across Grays Harbor providing community updates and discussing priorities for the year ahead, followed by an audience Q&A. 
  • State of Grays Harbor (July): Unveils the Grays Harbor Economic Vitality Index (EVI), a comprehensive report showing trending data and key economic sector highlights across the county. Features guest speakers offering valuable insights into local and state industries. 

– Annual Banquet & Community Tour 

  • Leaders’ Banquet & Business Recognition Awards (May): GGHI’s largest event of the year, attracting 300+ guests, is held each spring at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores. Celebrates business excellence with membership appreciation awards, a catered dinner, live auction, and fundraising for the GGHI Foundation. 
  • Showcase Grays Harbor (September): A unique private bus tour exploring different regions of the county each year to highlight economic development projects, local business successes, and community growth. 

– Recurring & Professional Development Programs 

  • Business Forum Lunches (Feb, Apr, May, Jul, Sep, Oct): Monthly luncheons held at the Rotary Log Pavilion in Aberdeen highlighting vital topics with expert guest speakers. Past topics include Legislative Wrap-Up, State of Tourism, Real Estate Forum, and Health in the Harbor. Topics are subject to change.

Sponsorship Packages

– Signature Business Forum Lunches (January, March, July)

Economic Vitality Index (EVI) Sponsor – $2000 (1 Available for State of Grays Harbor in July) 

  • Five (5) min company presentation.
    • Logo sent with EVI Report to 500+ global site selectors.
    • Four (4) complimentary event registrations.
    • Banner/promo materials & podium recognition. 

 Presenting Sponsor – $1500 (1 Available) 1 per event (Jan, March, July) 

  • 3–5 min welcome presentation.
    • Recognition in marketing associated with event (print, digital, and social media).
    • Four (4) complimentary registrations.
    • Promo materials placement & podium recognition. 

Lunch Sponsor – $1000 (1 Available) 1 per event (Jan, March, July) 

  • Recognition in marketing associated with event (print, digital, and social media).
    • Two (2) complimentary registrations.
    • Recognized from podium as sponsor. 

Supporting Sponsor – $200 (Unlimited Available) 

  • Recognition in marketing associated with event (print, digital, and social media).
    • One (1) complimentary registration.
    • Recognized from podium as sponsor.

– Leaders’ Banquet & Business Recognition Awards (May)

Welcome Sponsor — $3,500 (1 Available) 

  • Ability to welcome the audience with a five (5) minute sponsor spotlight at the top of the event.
  • Opportunity to place a pop-up banner on or near the event stage.
  • Full table (eight (8) seats) and ability to decorate table on theme for ‘Best Table’ recognition.
  • Recognition in all marketing associated with event (print, digital, and social media).

Dinner Sponsor — $3,000 (1 Available *Pending) 

  • Full table (eight (8) seats) and ability to decorate table on theme for ‘Best Table’ recognition.
  • Business recognition before/during banquet and logo featured on holding slides during dinner.
  • Signage located near buffet with company logo. 
  • Recognition in all marketing associated with event (print, digital, and social media).

Auction Paddle Sponsor — $2,000 (1 Available *Pending) 

  • Logo displayed on auction paddles.
  • Five (5) seats and ability to decorate table on theme for ‘Best Table’ recognition.
  • Recognition in marketing associated with event (print, digital, and social media).

Cheers Sponsor — $2,000 (1 Available) 

  • Exclusive rights to name and co-create the event ‘Signature Cocktail’ (pending GGHI and QBRC’s final approval).
  • Pop-up banner or signage near event bar; ability to provide branded napkins/swag (due 2 weeks prior).
  • Five (5) seats and ability to decorate table on theme for ‘Best Table’ recognition.
  • Recognition in marketing associated with event (print, digital, and social media).

Raffle Sponsor — $1,000 (1 Available) 

  • Sponsoring company helps draw raffle tickets to announce winners.
  • Logo displayed on signage at the raffle ticket sales area and alongside raffle prize displays.
  • Logo featured in event marketing and on the official event program.
  • Two (2) seats.

Award Category Sponsor — $1,000 (Multiple available — e.g., Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Government/Municipality of the Year, New Business of the Year, GGHI Member of the Year, GGHI Ambassador of the Year, and Community Leadership Award)  

  • Opportunity for a company representative to join the emcee on stage and announce/present the award to the winner.
  • Logo displayed on screen during award presentation.
  • Two (2) seats.

Program Sponsor — $500 (1 Available) 

  • Company name and logo featured on the cover and throughout the official event program (approved logo due two (2) weeks prior).
  • Two (2) seats.
  • Recognition in print, digital, and social media marketing.

Supporting Sponsor — $300 (10 Available) 

  • One (1) seat.
  • Recognition in print, digital, and social media marketing.

– Showcase Grays Harbor (September)

Welcome Sponsor — $1,200 (1 Available *Pending) 

  • Welcome attendees with a brief presentation (up to three (3) minutes).
  • Two (2) complimentary registrations.
  • Pop-up banners and marketing materials placed at check-in, plus items in attendee grab bags.
  • Sponsor logo on ALL event marketing materials.

Lunch Sponsor — $750 (1 Available) 

  • Opportunity to present to the crowd for up to three (3) minutes to welcome guests to the lunch meeting location and introduce guest speakers.
  • One (1) complimentary registration & logo on event marketing materials.

Bag Sponsor — $600 (1 Available *Pending) 

  • Sponsor provides 140 branded bags (due two (2) weeks prior to event).
  • One (1) complimentary registration & logo on event marketing materials.

Lanyard Sponsor — $600 (1 Available *Pending) 

  • Sponsor provides 140 branded lanyards (due two (2) weeks prior to event).
  • One (1) complimentary registration & logo on event marketing materials.

Supporting Sponsor — $350 (Limited Supply) 

  • Sponsor name and logo featured on event marketing materials.

– Multi-Event & Program Bundles

Business Forum Lunch Bundle — $1,500 (Covers 6 Luncheons: Feb, Apr, May, Jul, Sep, Oct) 

  • Lunch table signage & promotional material placement at all six (6) luncheons.
  • Two (2) complimentary registrations per luncheon.
  • Podium recognition and logo on all associated event marketing.

More information and dates for all these events can be found on our Events Calendar. 

Please reach out to any of us to talk about sponsorships and how we can customize to fit your business’ needs! 

Thank you from the GGHI Staff! 

Richard Foster, Executive Director rfoster@graysharbor.org  

Kelsey Norvell-Williams knorvell@graysharbor.org 

Candie Gleason candie@graysharbor.org  

Loretta Thomas lthomas@graysharbor.org 

360-532-7888 

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