WHY HOQUIAM?

Hoquiam is a great place to live, work, play and grow a business. We have a great work ethic, an overall cost of living that ranks below the national average, a fine educational system, some of the nation’s shortest commuting times, as well as a business friendly atmosphere.

The City of Hoquiam is committed to providing companies with a pro-business climate and has worked hard to create an easy atmosphere for doing business in our city.

We currently have a number of properties available for sale within the Hoquiam city limits. Click Here for Details

Grays Harbor's Vision 2020 Launches Website - A Wonderful Multimedia Experience!

What do you like about Grays Harbor now that you hope to be able to say is still true in 20 years? What would you like to be able to say is different, better or simply more sustainable in the future?
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BIODIESEL PLANT OPENS IN GRAYS HARBOR - KIRO NEWS VIDEO

Imperium Renewables recently opened their state of the art plant in Hoquiam.....[click here to view]

WSDOT SPECIAL PROJECT SITE/PONTOON PROJECT

The City of Hoquiam is excited about the possiblility of the WSDOT will select Grays Harbor for their 520 Bridge Pontoon Project. It is very likely that the Port of Grays Harbor will be selected as the site where the pontoons for the next 520 Floating Bridge will be built. This project will bring 150-300 family wage jobs. If you wish to track the progress of this project and the site selection..... [learn more]

A GROWTH ORIENTED STRATEGY

The City of Hoquiam's community and economic development strategy involves building on our strengths to promote existing business and the retention of jobs; while recruiting new business and jobs to the community.

After browsing our informative web site, you will discover that our city is the perfect place to start a home, start a business, and raise a family.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT IN GRAYS HARBOR REGION

The Port of Grays Harbor offers more than 600-acres of prime industrial property with sites ranging from less than an acre to 150-acres. All sites are along the Coastal Super Corridor, providing rail, road, marine and telecommunications access.

Designated as a Foreign Trade Zone, these sites offer international trading companies financial incentives for re-manufacturing of goods. Additional financial incentives, including forgiveness of State Business and Occupation Taxes for qualifying companies, are available for businesses developing in Grays Harbor.

• Grays Harbor:: Washington State Business and Project Development
• City of Hoquiam:: City Administrator
• Small Works Roster Application (Print out)
• Permit Central:: Online Forms you need to get started
• Hoquiam Public Works Department