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Port of Tacoma Commission to consider amendment to second interlocal agreement with Tacoma Public Schools for Maritime Center
The Port of Tacoma Commission on October 17 will consider an amendment to the second interlocal agreement with Tacoma Public Schools and authorization of nearly $3 million for initial design work, master planning and community engagement on a Port Maritime Center, which is being developed in partnership with the school district. TPS plans to open a career and technical education skills center and the Port plans new administrative offices at a potential site along the Foss Waterway.
Commissioners will also consider a proclamation regarding Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day and hear an annual report from the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development Board.
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 comment@portoftacoma.com. Please visit our public comment procedure page for more information.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
 Port 101: Learn About the Port
From containers and cranes to habitat sites and job creation, go behind the scenes to see operations at the Port of Tacoma and The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Our short videos help answer your questions and bring you up close to all the action at the Port. Watch and learn now ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 Tacoma Public Schools Maritime|253 Skills Center Approved
Tacoma Public Schools has received approval of their Maritime|253 skills center's proposed core programs, allowing them to begin finalizing their class offerings and enrolling students for the 2024-25 school year! The skills center will be part of a new Port Maritime Center that is currently in its planning stages. Read more ⇒
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ECONOMIC VITALITY
 Connect with the Port at the Seattle Reverse Vendor Trade Show
The Reverse Vendor Trade Show is coming up on November 1. The event is hosted by the City of Seattle and provides vendors the opportunity to introduce themselves to a variety of City department and other public agency representatives. The Port of Tacoma will be among the organizations attending, and we hope to see you there! Learn more ⇒
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
 A Humpback in the Sitcum Waterway
It was a typical day for our Port Biologist: she was called into action when a sighting of a "weird fish" in the Sitcum Waterway caused a big hullabaloo. Was it an alligator? An aquatic yeti? A fish alien? No! It turned out to be something even more interesting: a humpback salmon! Read more ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 Volunteer with our Port Biologist Oct. 14
Join our Port Biologist this Saturday, October 14, for a volunteer event at Gog-le-hi-te habitat site! Nurture a wetland ecosystem by planting native trees and shrubs and creating mulch rings. This opportunity is offered as part of Green Tacoma Day 2023. Learn more and sign up here ⇒
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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
 New Director of Security Joins Port
Colin Millan has joined the Port of Tacoma as Director of Security where he will be responsible for the leadership and overall direction of the Port’s security department. A long time Pierce County resident, Colin joins the Port after 14 years overseeing the security program for Bank of America’s western region. Read more ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 Touch-a-Truck 2023 Photo Album
Forklifts and fire trucks and dump trucks, oh my! This past September, the Port's beloved Touch-a-Truck returned after a few-year pause due to the pandemic. This year's event brought over 1,000 visitors of all ages up close to the equipment that helps make our Port run and keeps the global supply chain humming. View the photos ⇒
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