1. Collaboration & Partnerships Tribal Partnerships and Economic Development

2. Legal Structure Remain a 501 (c) 6 (same as today) Update Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation Introduce Board Member requirements: Must be a member of Greater Grays Harbor in good standing Introduce term limits – four two-year terms, a total of eight consecutive years of service max. Chamber Articles EDC Bylaws Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Organizational Structure

3. Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Our Vision To be the leader for economic opportunity in our community To be the primary advocate for enhancing the economic environment in our community To be the first choice for business and industry seeking marketplace information and resources in our community. Your regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council Working to Build and Strengthen Business and Industry for a Prosperous Community Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. is a member-driven organization that values: Advocacy ● Collaboration ● Excellence ● Innovation ● Integrity

4. Economic Development Growth & Opportunity Balance/Measured Baseline on Community values and beliefs. Personal view: Give people an opportunity to live in their community of choice and earn a respectable wage.

5. How do we achieve these goals? Understanding of place and of connection between: Region State Country World

6. Build on Natural Talents and Competitive Advantage Natural AttributesPeople Primary (wood, shellfish, agriculture) Secondary (value-added, wood products, composites from resins) Cultural Heritage / Tourism Talent base of residents

7. Redefine attributes in a changing economy Global Economy Shipping rates Foreign Markets Growth sectors

8. Partnerships & Collaborations Understand systems and strengths of partnerships at all levels Engage local gov’t leaders about role and opportunities in proactive way Work with state agencies i.e. Dept. of Commerce in recruitment of industrial opportunities Work with local EDCs on development plans and growth opportunitis Work with state/Federal workforce and WorkSource for training and employment programs.

9. Partnerships & Collaborations Create stand-alone ED Corporation to manage economic development and build consistency in goals and direction. Understand and embrace the changing world and new funding paradigm and need for collaborations. Stop being “the definition of insanity”: doing the same thing and expecting different results.

10. Thank you Tim Gibbs CEO Greater Grays Harbor Inc. (360) 532-7888 tim@graysharbor.org