June 20 Commission Meeting begins at 12 p.m. at The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, room 104. 





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June 20 Commission Meeting begins at 12 p.m.

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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 [email protected]. Please visit our public comment procedure page [ [link removed] ] for more information. 

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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Port 101 Announcement [ [link removed] ]
 

Announcing Port 101 Video Series

The Port of Tacoma is excited to launch its new "Port 101" video series! The inaugural video, "Welcome to the Port of Tacoma," is now available for viewing. Additional videos in the series, giving you an inside look at Port operations, will be available soon! Watch now ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The Port is Out and About this Summer
The Port is Out and About this Summer

Staff from the Port of Tacoma are visiting various Pierce County public events this summer, including seven farmers markets and two Tacoma festivals. Stop by our booth to learn more about the Port’s environmental projects, maritime trade, and how we work to advance economic prosperity in our region – and to claim a Port ducky or frisbee!  
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Port of Tacoma at the Pierce County Construction Career Fair
The Port at the Pierce County Career Fair

Last month, the Port attended the Pierce County Construction Career Fair. Our maintenance and security teams spoke with hundreds of high school students about careers at the Port and showed off the equipment they use for their jobs. If you have an event you’d like the Port to attend, email [email protected].
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Diary of a Port Biologist: Dad Yolks
Diary of a Port Biologist: Dad Yolks

What do you call dad jokes about Canada Geese? "Dad yolks. "Which side of a goose has the most feathers? "The outside." What happened to the geese when they fell down the stairs?" They all got goose bumps. " 

All joking aside, parenting is no laughing matter for Canada goose dads. Man-geese or ganders take protecting their mate and goslings (baby geese) seriously.
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ECONOMIC VITALITY
Downtown Tacoma
Partner Profile: World Trade Center Tacoma

Since its inception, the World Trade Center Tacoma has helped thousands of local businesses succeed in international markets. World Trade Centers are licensed through the WTC Association. The Port of Tacoma purchased the Tacoma license in 1979. It still owns the license and is the organization’s largest sponsor. Along with The Northwest Seaport Alliance, the Port works with WTC Tacoma to promote our gateway. Learn more ⇒  [ [link removed] ]






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Social Media Round-Up




Facebook: Milwaukee Habitat Site [ [link removed] ]

Snapped last week: it’s the Milwaukee Waterway habitat site, one of the first protected marine... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]



Instagram: The Ever Safety [ [link removed] ]

The Ever Safety glides into berth in the early morning.
#Its a Beautiful Day [ [link removed] ] at #Port of Tacoma [ [link removed] ]. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]



LinkedIn: Commission Keller [ [link removed] ]

Port Commissioner Deanna Keller spoke to #Career Connect Washington [ [link removed] ]’s Maritime... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]








 
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