Help plan the future of the Port Maritime Center! Join us on Wednesday, November 29 to kick off the visioning process...





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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Don't miss our open house
Help Plan the Future of the Port Maritime Center!

Join us on *_Wednesday, November 29_* to kick off the visioning process for the Port Maritime Center project [ [link removed] ], which will include a new Port business office and Tacoma Public Schools’ Maritime|253 skills center.

Stop by to meet with staff from the Port of Tacoma, TCF Architecture, BNBuilders, and Tacoma Public Schools to learn more about the project and master planning process and weigh in on the possibilities for public amenities and waterway access. Your feedback will help envision the future of the site!

The event will be held at Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma [ [link removed] ]. Drop by the Open House anytime between *_4:30 and 7:30 p.m._*

Kids activities and refreshments will be provided. Questions? Email [email protected].

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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Port of Tacoma Commission to hold budget hearing at November meeting

Port of Tacoma Commissioners on *_Tuesday, November 21_* will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024 budget, including the property tax levy. Commissioners will also consider authorization of three projects: Deepening the Blair Waterway, upgrading switches at the Banana Yard, and renovating restrooms at the Fabulich Center. The commission will also consider a property acquisition on East 11th Street. 


* The full agenda for the meeting can be found here ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
* A recap of the November 2 meeting can be found 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 [email protected]. Please visit our public comment procedure page [ [link removed] ] for more information.

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TRANSPORTATION ADVOCACY
2023 Gov Inslee visit
Gov. Inslee visits Port of Tacoma

On Friday, Governor Inslee toured the Port of Tacoma to learn more about Port and Northwest Seaport Alliance efforts to decarbonize seaport-related operations, including electrification of vehicles, terminals, and cargo handling equipment. Learn more about the NWSA's [ [link removed] ] and the Port's [ [link removed] ] environmental programs.




COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
November 2023 Coffee with Commissioners
November 29: Coffee with Commissioners

Join Port Commissioners Deanna Keller and Dick Marzano on *_Wednesday, November 29 at 11 a.m._* for a virtual coffee and conversation! This is a great opportunity to get to know your Port Commission and ask any questions you may have about the Port and how it operates. On the day, log into the Zoom meeting [ [link removed] ] or watch the Facebook livestream ⇒ [ [link removed] ]






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ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP
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Engage with the Port at Meet the Agencies

If you're a contractor wanting to know more about public works, don't miss Meet the Agencies on *_Thursday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m._** *The event will allow you to sit down with the Port of Tacoma and seven other agencies to better understand how to do business with them. Learn more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]




ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Port 101: Port Governance
Port 101: Port of Tacoma Governance

Have you ever wondered how the Port of Tacoma is managed? How the Port of Tacoma partners with the Port of Seattle? What exactly is the Northwest Seaport Alliance and what it does? This short video explainer, presented as part of our series Port 101, will answer all of your questions ⇒ [ [link removed] ]






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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Video: Preserving Port History
Preserving Port of Tacoma History

This month, the Port celebrates its 105th anniversary! Retired Port employee Rod Koon spent the last year digging deep into the Washington State Archives unearthing fascinating photos and facts about key milestones of the Port’s history. Read more about his project ⇒ [ [link removed] ]




ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
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An Otter out of Water:
A Wild Encounter

In her latest diary entry, our intrepid Port Biologist talks about otters! She details a chance encounter with an otter in the Port parking lot, reflects on the difference between expectation and reality... and reminds us that no matter how adorable, all wild animals remain wild. Read her article ⇒ [ [link removed] ]






Social Media Round-Up




November Facebook: Maritime Center Status Update

Planning for the #PortofTacoma [ [link removed]*NK-R ]’s new Maritime Center continues to move forward. This project, once completed... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]



November Instagram: Beautiful Day

Thank you, Garret Wagner, Shaun Rohr, and Inder Kang for sharing your gorgeous #Its A Beautiful Day [ [link removed] ] photos with us! Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]



November LinkedIn: We're Hiring

#PortofTacoma [ [link removed] ] is hiring! We’re seeking our next Storekeeper and Flex Terminal Security Officer. Learn about... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]








 
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*Port of Tacoma Commissioners*
*John McCarthy • Dick Marzano*
*Deanna Keller • Don Meyer • Kristin Ang*

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Eric Johnson



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