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Grays Harbor County Demographic Profile: This 36 page report, compiled by the Grays Harbor EDC, provides considerably more demographic information in chart and graph form than is possible to present on this website. It also includes more information on each of the county's 9 incorporated communities than is presented on here.

Community Economic Development Strategy for the Columbia-Pacific Region: This comprehensive 113-page report compiled by the Columbia-Pacific Resource Conservation & Economic Development District provides an economic profile of the Grays Harbor, Mason, Pacific and Wahkiakum County region, as well as, information for each of the counties. The report also includes an analysis of where we are, where we want to be and a strategic plan for getting there.

Community Economic Development Strategy for the Quinault Indian Nation: This 67-page report compiled by the Quinault Indian Nation serves as a comprehensive statement of local tribal government and economic development organizational plans for the three communities within the Quinault Nation: Amanda Park, Queets, and Taholah.

Workforce Availability Studies for Grays Harbor County:
These reports commissioned by the Gray Harbor EDC provide a workforce profile of unemployed and underemployed workers in all of Grays Harbor County, as well as those within 35 miles of Hoquiam (western county) and those within 35 miles of Elma (eastern county).
Executive Summary
Eastern Grays Harbor Workforce Report
Western Grays Harbor Workforce Report
Workforce Demographic Comparisons - 1999 and 2004
Workforce Trend Analysis - 1999-2004

Grays Harbor Key Economic Indicators 2003 - 2007: This trend report provides a 5 year perspective on population, workforce, wages, sales tax, average home prices and building permits issued with associated values.

Grays Harbor EDC Business Catalyst Newsletters: The most recent 4 page EDC quarterly newsletters that are available in Adobe electronic format. The newsletters contain information and pictures of recent EDC activities and successes:

Grays Harbor Film Office: This flyer details why you should look to Grays Harbor first for all your film-making needs, including great locations, a sound stage, and full film services.


Grays Harbor EDC Membership Application: The Grays Harbor EDC assists companies with a variety of resources and expertise. Join us today by completing this downloadable application and brochure.


Grays Harbor Community Attributes Assessment Survey: This ongoing survey of businesses and residents was conducted by the Grays Harbor EDC in cooperation with area Chambers of Commerce. It provides an assessment of business and resident perceptions of living and working in Grays Harbor.


Grays Harbor Manufacuring Survey: This 2005 survey of Grays Harbor manufacturers and their key supporting businesses was completed with a strong response rate of 30%.  All results are averaged from responding surveys.

Grays Harbor Telecommunications Survey: This survey of almost 4000 Grays Harbor County residents was conducted by the Grays Harbor EDC in partnership with the Grays Harbor Telecommunications Committee. It provides an assessment of business and resident perceptions of the telecommunications infrastructure of Grays Harbor County.

Grays Harbor Farm Fresh Map: The 2008 Farm Fresh Map provides a map of the farming area of Grays Harbor County and includes a listing of over 30 local farms that will sell product directly to customers who come to their farms.

State of Grays Harbor 2008: Download... (3.5 megs.)


Grays Harbor Economic Development Council
506 Duffy Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520

Phone: 360-532-7888

Toll Free: 800-553-6618

Fax: 360-532-7922

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