A feature of Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. (GGHI) is to provide business assistance and resource referral. This monthly Business Assistance Briefing is created to share relevant and timely resources to support your business, regardless of size.

In today’s world it can be hard to navigate the waters when it comes to running your business, gaining access to capital, marketing woes, workforce needs, or just getting started – GGHI is here to assist. 

Washington in the Making Town Hall 2040

The Association of Washington Business Institute and the Washington Roundtable are embarking on an initiative to engage Washingtonians in shaping a vision for the future of our state’s economy. GGHI is hosting a Town Hall that will be held in room 4140 in the Schermer Building at Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The Town Hall will engage businesses and residents around the State to contribute to the development of a compelling vision for the future of Washington’s economy. This vision, and the goals and desired outcomes that are developed, will be used to actively shape policy and action to ensure Washington’s growth is strategic and supports economic prosperity and quality of life in every county

Click here to register

Federal Bonding 

The fidelity bonds issued by the Federal Bonding Program (FBP) protect employers against employee fraud and dishonesty. Employers receive the bonds free-of-charge as an incentive to hire these applicants. The FBP was designed to reimburse the employer for any loss due to employee theft of money or property up to $25,000 during the first six months of a selected individual’s term of employment.

The mission of the FBP is to give employers the peace of mind that you can safely provide all individuals job opportunities with limited risk.

The FBP helps reduce barriers for justice-involved individuals, as well as others who have difficulty securing employment and getting their lives back on track, building stronger, healthier communities.

TO APPLY:
Print and fill out the Washington State Bond Request form (pdf) and return to Attn: Washington State Bonding Coordinator at PO Box 9046, Olympia, WA  98507, or bonds4jobs@esd.wa.gov.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

CONTACT: Call 800-669-9271 or email bonds4jobs@esd.wa.gov, for additional information.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship via LinkedIn Learning

Whether you’re building a company or working as a freelancer, acquire the skills you need to manage your business, sell your products and services, and create a business strategy to help you achieve your goals. Running a business can be tough. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help small business leaders connect with what you need to grow your business. We spoke to hundreds of small business owners to understand how we can build value for them on LinkedIn.

Click here to learn more about  how LinkedIn Learning can help your business. 

The Business StartUp Playbook

There’s nothing more exciting than starting or owning your own business. Whether you’re starting an online business in your basement or planning to be a major player in vehicle electrification, being your own boss can be one of the most rewarding career moves you can make.

The purpose of this playbook is to give you all the critical information you need to start and operate a business in Washington State, whether you’re starting out from scratch, buying an existing business, relocating your company, or opening an office or facility within the state’s borders.

Click here to learn more

Supervision Certificate at Evergreen State College

Are you looking to invest in your employees and upskill them into a management role?

Evergreen State College is offering a Supervision Certificate that employers can send employees to. Designed for people who are planning to or who have recently transitioned into supervisory or management roles, this course covers the essential skills every supervisor needs. Effective decision-making, professional communication, managing people, organizational skills and record keeping are among the topics covered.

Learn the skills needed to successfully transition from a high performer to an effective supervisor or manager.

Courses will cover topics such as: 

  • Decision making and delegation.
  • Human resource management
  • Professional and interpersonal communication
  • Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
  • Conflict management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Building a positive work culture

Click here to find out more about this certification. 

Greater Grays Harbor hosts a Business Assistance page on our website that provides a lengthy list of resources related to business support. We are happy to conduct a meeting with you to discuss business needs and how to navigate the vast resource network.

Please reach out to Loretta Thomas, Program Manager for Business Development at GGHI if you have questions or need some guidance along your business journey.