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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet March 19
Commissioners on March 19 will consider a budget authorization to proceed to 60% design for the new Port Maritime Center, and an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Tacoma Public Schools. Commissioners will also consider a proclamation for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.
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The full agenda can be found here ⇒
- A recap of the February 21 meeting can be found here ⇒
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
 In the March Working Waterfront, the Port's monthly news show, we discuss the Port Maritime Center project, a voyage aboard the Youth Marine Foundation’s new training vessel, a Lunar New Year celebration, and more. Watch now ⇒
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ECONOMIC VITALITY
 Apply for a 2024 Port of Tacoma internship
The Port of Tacoma encourages college/grad students to apply for our summer internship program. Last year's cohort had a remarkable experience, and we are excited for our 2024 program to begin. We are offering a total of four paid intern positions available with our Community Relations, Environmental, Grants, and Operations teams. Learn more ⇒
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
 Volunteer for an Earth Day beach cleanup
Join us for a special Earth Day beach cleanup event, presented in partnership with Metro Parks Tacoma on Saturday, April 13, from 12-2 pm at Dickman Mill Park. Every piece of trash removed from the beach is a step towards a cleaner, healthier ocean ecosystem. All ages are welcome, and all supplies will be provided to volunteers. Learn more ⇒
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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
 Port 101: How a container moves
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 through our Port 101 video series. For our fourth installment, we show the path a cargo container takes through the Port of Tacoma. Watch now ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 Touring the Port with the Daffodil Court
The Port was pleased to welcome the 2024 Daffodil Court for a bus tour this week. The Court is comprised of 24 princesses, each selected from a different Pierce County high school as part of the annual Daffodil Festival. The princesses serve as ambassadors for our region. Watch now ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 Lessons aboard the Doolin-Rogers connect students to the sea
Aboard the M/V Doolin-Rogers, it’s not just a sea voyage. It’s a journey. The Doolin-Rogers is the new training vessel of the Youth Marine Foundation (YMF), which is based at the Tacoma Youth Marine Center on Port of Tacoma property. YMF bought the vessel in 2022 and the Port of Tacoma provided funding through its Local Development Investment Fund to help bring it into regulatory compliance. Watch now ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 Coming on March 26: Maritime Safety Training Day
The Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board will offer a full-day workplace safety and health training for the maritime industry on Tuesday, March 26 at the Puyallup Fair Mattress Firm ShowPlex. There will be a keynote address, a feature on sailor overboard, and nine presentations. 33 exhibitors will be on hand to show their latest and greatest tools and technology. Learn more and register ⇒
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 To give a pop of color to your afternoon: back in January of 2021, the 13,050-TEU MSC Trieste called for the first time...Read more ⇒
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 Our local elected officials are important community partners, and we were pleased to welcome two brand new... Read more ⇒
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