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May 23 Commission Meeting begins at 12 p.m.
The agenda for May's meeting is posted here ⇒
The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, room 104. Meetings are streamed live 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 [email protected]. Please visit our public comment procedure page for more information.
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 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 ⇒
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 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 ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Port Featured on Northwest Now
The Port was recently featured on KBTC'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 ⇒
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 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 ⇒
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 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 ⇒
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 We were delighted to host Americas Competitiveness Exchange... Read more ⇒
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 Join our team! The Port has some exciting job opportunities available... Read more ⇒
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