May 23 Commission Meeting begins at 12 p.m.
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May 23 Commission Meeting begins at 12 p.m.
The agenda for May's meeting is posted here ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, room 104. Meetings are streamed live [ [link removed] ] on the Port’s website and also archived for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or sent by email to
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Port of Tacoma awards economic development funds to twelve Pierce County projects
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
2023 LEDIF Grant Recipients Announced
Twelve local projects were selected to receive funding through the Port of Tacoma’s Local Economic Development Investment Fund (LEDIF) in 2023. Funding for these projects, and total investment of $250,000, was approved by port commissioners at their May 4 meeting. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
Port of Tacoma receives Environmental Stewardship Award from Washington Public Ports Association
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Port Receives WPPA Environmental Award
The Port of Tacoma has received the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award from the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) for its continued environmental leadership and in recognition of the recently completed Lower Wapato Creek habitat site in the Tacoma Tideflats. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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Port is Featured on KBTC Public Television
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Port Featured on Northwest Now
The Port was recently featured on KBTC [ [link removed] ]'s "Northwest Now." Commissioner Dick Marzano and Environmental & Planning Services Director Jason Jordan spoke with host Tom Layson about the Port’s work to keep cargo moving, support our local workforce, and protect and enhance our environment. Watch now ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance Launches Rail Cargo Incentive Program in the Pacific Northwest
ECONOMIC VITALITY
NWSA Rail Cargo Incentive Program
Last month, The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) announced the launch of its 2023 Rail Cargo Incentive Program aimed at driving growth and cost-effective operations in the Pacific Northwest region. The program will increase cargo volumes in the gateway while reducing costs to importers and exporters that utilize... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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Diary of a Port Biologist: Orca Moms
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
May Diary of a Port Biologist: Orca Moms
Raising a kid is hard, especially if you are a southern resident Orca boy-mom. A recent study showed raising a male-whale is so energy intensive that orca moms are less likely to have another baby after having a son! Having a daughter, however, did not reduce the chance of having another baby. This is not surprising because girl orcas grow... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
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May 2023 Facebook: Tacoma Sea Scouts Award [ [link removed] ]
Congratulations to the Tacoma Youth Marine Center [ [link removed] ] Sea Scouts... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
May 2023 Instagram: ACE Boat Tour [ [link removed] ]
We were delighted to host Americas Competitiveness Exchange... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
May 2023 LinkedIn: Join our Team! [ [link removed] ]
Join our team! The Port has some exciting job opportunities available... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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