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Port of Tacoma Commission to consider new workforce development contract
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on December 19 will consider authorizing a contract to provide career pathways training through paid work experience or internships in building trades, manufacturing trades, maritime and logistics trades, and the environment.
Commissioners will elect new officers for 2024 and also consider a property acquisition on Ross Way, international travel authorization, and approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Port Workers Group.
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
 Port 101: Port of Tacoma Habitat Sites
At the Port of Tacoma, freight moves... and so do fish! The Port has restored or created more than 200 acres of habitat for salmon and other wildlife in the Puyallup watershed. Come learn more about several of the Port's habitat sites and hear some important success stories. Watch and learn more ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 We want your thoughts about the new Port Maritime Center!
We are excited to start the design and site master planning process for the Port Maritime Center campus that will include a new Port of Tacoma office building and Tacoma Public Schools’ Maritime|253 skills center. It’s important that we have a wide range of voices contributing their input and ideas to help envision the project's future! Please learn more and let us know your thoughts ⇒
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ECONOMIC VITALITY
 Port and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sign design agreement
On December 12, the Port of Tacoma joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in a ceremony marking the design agreement for the Tacoma Harbor Navigation Improvement Project. This project is part of a comprehensive modernization initiative for The Northwest Seaport Alliance gateway, and the execution of the design agreement marks a critical milestone... Read more ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 2024 public bus tour dates announced
Come get a behind-the-scenes peek at all the ways the Port keeps our economy moving! Our free public bus tours give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how we connect customers, cargo and community. Tours last approximately two hours and advance reservations are required. Reserve your spot today ⇒
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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
 New Port Director of Accounting: Don Kelly
Don Kelley, who previously worked for 21 years at the Port of Tacoma, has returned as Director of Accounting and Port Auditor. He will manage the overall accounting functions for the Port and The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Kelley comes from the Port of Seattle, where he served as... Read more ⇒
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 When fog blankets Puget Sound, it sounds like a concert on and near the water. Sirens sing from piers, bells chime on... Read more ⇒
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