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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 site, a performance evaluation of the Port’s Executive Director, and investments from the Local Economic Development Investment Fund. 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. A recap of the April 26 meeting can be found here.
The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, room 104 and is streamed live 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 page for more information.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
 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 ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 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 ⇒
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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
 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 ⇒
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
 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 ⇒
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
 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 ⇒
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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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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 ⇒ |
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This weekend, we hope you took a lifehack from our friends the seals and found a way to soak up some sun! It already feels like a summer...
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