Port of Tacoma Commissioners on May 21 will consider a ground lease with Tacoma Public Schools at
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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet May 21
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on May 21 will consider a ground lease with Tacoma Public Schools at the new Port Maritime Center [ [link removed] ] site, a performance evaluation of the Port’s Executive Director, and investments from the Local Economic Development Investment Fund [ [link removed] ]. Commissioners will also consider approval of a collective bargaining agreement for Terminal Security Officers, a security services agreement, and a proclamation recognizing Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. A full agenda can be found here. [ [link removed] ] A recap of the April 26 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 and is 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 submitted in writing. Please visit our public comment procedure [ [link removed] ] page for more information.
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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
May 2024 Working Waterfront [ [link removed] ]
*Watch the May Working Waterfront*
In this month's episode of our Port news show, we cover the latest open house for the Port Maritime Center, the arrival of the largest-capacity cargo ship yet in Tacoma, International Day for Women in Maritime, and a beach cleanup with a twist! ________Watch now ⇒____ [ [link removed] ]____
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Port Maritime Center Open House
May 7 open house for the Maritime Center a success!
Thank you to all who attended the second public open house for the Port Maritime Center on May 7. The event was held at the Foss Waterway Seaport where visitors reviewed the latest design renderings for the project and spoke with staff from the Port, Tacoma Public Schools, and TCF Architects/BNBuilders about the vision for this exciting project. Learn more about the Port Maritime Center here ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
2024 International Day for Women in Maritime Staff Photo
Today is International Day for Women in Maritime
May 18 marks International Day for Women in Maritime, an occasion with significant meaning for Port of Tacoma Commissioners Kristin Ang and Deanna Keller. Both say it’s important to encourage more women to join the maritime industry. “Go for it. We need more women. These are great jobs, these are great opportunities,” said Commission President Ang. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
2024 Environmental Excellence Business Award Winners
2024 Environmental Excellence Business Award winners
In Tacoma and Pierce County, doing business and protecting the environment go hand in hand. That longstanding commitment was recognized this year with a new award. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, Communities for a Healthy Bay, and the Port of Tacoma partnered to create the Environmental Excellence Business Award. Read more "⇒" [ [link removed] ]
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Diary of a Port Biologist... Some Bunny's Been Here
Diary of a Port Biologist: Some bunny’s been here
On a crisp winter day last year, a group of plant scientists were touring a Port habitat site when they noticed something peculiar. The bark had been systematically eaten off every single service berry shrub in the area. Who could the culprit be? Our intrepid Port biologist used her sleuthing skills to determine the bad actor was one very bad bunny. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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Social Media Round-Up
May 2024 Facebook [ [link removed] ]
Did you know that every Wednesday, you can enjoy food from a delicious local food truck at the Port Admin Building? In the coming weeks...
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May 2024 LinkedIn
Last week, Port commissioner Kristin Ang [ [link removed] ] took part in a The White House [ [link removed] ] Roundtable on Zero Emission Freight Infrastructure... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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May 2024 Instagram [ [link removed] ]
Last Friday, you may have noticed the arrival of the Ever Magi. With a TEU capacity of 15,372, she is the largest vessel to ever call here. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
May Threads [ [link removed] ]
This weekend, we hope you took a lifehack [ [link removed] ] from our friends the seals and found a way to soak up some sun! It already feels like a summer...
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