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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Celebrating Black History Month 2022 in Pierce County
At the start of the month, Port Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing Black History Month 2023, honoring the history and accomplishments of Black Americans. Learn more about the contributions Black Americans have made to our region with this list of articles and local events compiled by Pierce County ⇒
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 PUBLIC EVENTS
Just Added: April 25 Earth Day Bus Tour with Port Biologist
Looking for a fun Earth Day-inspired activity? Join us April 25th for a free public bus tour, led by our Port Biologist! In addition to getting up-close to the Port of Tacoma's maritime activities, you'll also learn about all the ways we work to clean up land, restore habitats, treat stormwater, and more. Sign up here ⇒
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 LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LEDIF Applications
Due Feb. 24
There is still time to submit applications for the Port's 2023 Local Economic Development Investment Fund. If you’re a nonprofit or municipal agency planning a project enhancing the vitality of Pierce County, you could be eligible. Learn more and apply by Friday, February 24 ⇒
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 ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATES
Diary of a Port Biologist: Love Darts
Inspired by Valentine's Day, our Port Biologist had some important love news to share form the animal kingdom this month: Did you know that the legend of Cupid’s arrow may be inspired by the mating rituals of… land snails? Seriously. Land snails. Read all about it ⇒
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 TRANSPORTATION ADVOCACY
Port of Tacoma's Clean Trucks Initiative
In 2021, the Port of Tacoma updated its Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy in partnership with The Northwest Seaport Alliance, setting the goal to eliminate marine cargo related greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Part of this strategy involves the replacement of diesel-powered drayage trucks with zero emission vehicles. Roughly 4,500 heavy duty Class 8 trucks call on facilities at the ports of Tacoma and Seattle and serve as the second largest source of GHG emissions in their scope of operations. This legislative session, the Port supports Governor Inslee’s proposed funding for a demonstration project of the technology. Learn more here ⇒
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 TENANT SUCCESS STORIES
SAFE Boats International
Earlier this month, Port tenant SAFE Boats International received the hull of a Mark VI Patrol Boat at its facility at the Earley Business Center. This boat is the first of eight that SAFE Boats will be creating and outfitting under contract with the U.S. Navy for Ukraine. Two more boats will be arriving in March, with the hope to have all three finished by the end of the year.
SAFE Boats plan to complete this commission by increasing their workforce by up to 75 new positions, primarily at their Tacoma facility.
Watch a short video of the boat's arrival ⇒
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