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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet July 16
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on July 16 will consider funding for design of remediation work on the former Arkema manufacturing property and demolishing structurally unsound buildings at the former Progress Rail site. They will also consider a project authorization increase for work on the Taylor Way and Alexander Avenue Fill Area, international travel for commissioners, and a resolution honoring ILWU President Willie Adams. The full agenda can be found here, and a recap of the June 18 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
Hot off the Press: July Working Waterfront
In this month's episode of our Port news show, we spotlight the start of the summer outreach season, a regionwide incident tabletop exercise, release of a new maritime sector air emissions report, and a celebration of Pride. Watch now ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Join the waiting list for free Port boat tours
Tickets always move quickly for the Port's free public boat tours once they are released to the public (watch the video above about last year's tour to see why!). This year set a new record: all 1,350 tickets for tours on Sunday, August 18 were gone in a matter of hours. If you missed out on reserving your spot, please join our waiting list. Tickets are often released closer to the event—and our waiting list will have first dibs on them! Sign up now ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The Port is out and about this summer
It's summertime, and that means outreach season for the Port of Tacoma. You'll see the smiling faces of Port and The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) employees eager to connect with our Piece County community at farmers markets and fun events like the Tacoma Pride Festival, the Mosaic Festival, and a Puyallup Concert in the Park. Please drop by our booth and say hello! Check out the full list of where to find us this summer ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Port hosts major emergency preparedness exercise
Last month, the Port organized a large tabletop exercise to help bolster our region’s readiness to respond to a major incident at the port. More than 100 attendees participated in the exercise with representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, Tacoma Fire Department, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Environmental Protection Agency, state and local officials, representatives of vessel owners, and industry emergency response organizations from Pierce and King Counties. Learn more ⇒
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 ECONOMIC VITALITY
Nominate a Pacific Northwest business for a North Star Award
The NWSA invites you to nominate a local company for a North Star Award! This prestigious program recognizes companies for impactful business initiatives that drive cargo volume and/or contribute to the environmental health of our region. There are three new award categories this year, including Importer, Exporter, and Ocean Carrier of the Year awards, as well as the Service Excellence and Environmental Stewardship awards. Learn more and submit a nomination ⇒
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We were honored to take part in last weekend's annual Ocean Fest event, engaging with the community and helping to lead...
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Today, Port staff and Commissioners Kristin Ang, Deanna Keller, and Dick Marzano gathered to raise the Pride flag over the Port. Commissioners...
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It's a moment of summer contrasts as the historic Lady Washington scoots past the contemporary West Sitcum Terminal. #ItsABeautifulDay...
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