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News Archive: January 2024

Business Development & Website Redesign classes +On your own time


If you are not already receiving the local EDC updates and are in the process of building, reassessing or seeking an exit strategy for your business, it might be worth signing up . There are lots of options and resources for improving your business skills. This notice caught my attention for those with tight schedules. …

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SHIPWRIGHTS REGATTA is FEB 24th


Yes, it’s Shipwright’s Regatta time again. Get out the foulies, find your PFD and get ready for a good time. Win a free haul out, or perhaps one of the infamous awards like the Golden Trident, or the Whak’o’matic. Top it all of with beer and pizza at the Maritime Center afterward – free, thanks …

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Our Working Waterfront -Marina Cafe 1/21/2024


In case you missed it!

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Short Farm Steering Committee Make Up Date 2/7


  Short Farm Steering Committee Make Up Date By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 23, 2024 02:24 pm The snow make-up date for the tour by the Farm Steering Committee is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 7 from 2-4:00 pm. A Special Meeting of the Port Commission is noticed because a quorum of the Port …

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Classic Boat magazine features the PNW and member business


There is a lot in this issue that locals will recognize.  Click to enjoy.

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Port Commission meetings January 24th


See the Ports Commission meetings page and sign up for their updates and other port news. January meetings and materials: DATE MEETING MATERIALS AGENDA LATE ADDITIONS, notes AUDIO MINUTES 1/24/24 Regular Business Meeting Packet Agenda November 2023 Financial Report/Detail 1/17/24 Steering Committee Meeting -CANCELLED Agenda 1/10/24 Public Workshop 9:30 a.m. Agenda Sims Gateway Materials01/10/24 BoatYard …

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Quilcene Herb Beck Marina Beach Walk JAN 29th


Quilcene Herb Beck Marina Beach Walk By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 22, 2024 02:31 pm All are invited to a Beach Walk led by the Northwest Straits Foundation at 1:00 pm on January 29, starting in the parking area by the Quilcene Harbor Yacht Club to discuss beach restoration and nature-based solutions.  During …

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Rental in Chimacum


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Our Working Waterfront 12/17/23 – Cape George Boatworks


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Don’t forget: PT Yacht Club Scholarship applications open until FEB 6th


Maritime Scholarship Program Applications still open until February 6th Each spring the Port Townsend Yacht Club awards scholarships to individual students for study in a maritime educational program or college.  Approved fields include, but are not limited to: marine biology fisheries ship and/or boat building and repair ship operations, such as officer training other marine …

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PT Leader Dec Working Waterfront issue


In Case you missed it! Click to read

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Short Farm Steering Committee Meeting January 17, 2024


Short Farm Steering Committee Meeting January 17, 2024 By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 09, 2024 11:32 am Read in browser » The Farm Steering Committee will meet on January 17, 2024. At 2pm, the Committee will be touring the farm (see the image for estimated times and locations). Sign up or stay tuned for …

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NWSWB Shop talk video Fall 2023


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Port Commission Jan 10th 9:30 and 1PM meetings


Commission Workshop and Regular Business Meeting January 10, 2024 By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 05, 2024 05:04 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on January 10, 2024, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, January 10. The …

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PTMTA Board meeting January 16th, 2024


The PTMTA board will meet for it’s monthly meeting on Tuesday January 16th at the Nomura Building (PT) at 5:30. Members are welcome to join in the meeting and/or share questions, concerns/ issues that you would like to board to consider or help to facilitate a resolution to. email ptmarinetrades@gmail.com  or contact you PTMTA board …

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DOR Tax information resources


‘Tis the New Year and taxes are part of saying goodbye to the old year. Learn about Tax Incentives, Deductions, Credits, and Programs Understanding tax obligations can be challenging for a small business or a new business owner.  DOR has several educational resources aimed at assisting businesses with tax reporting responsibilities and questions. Industry Guides – Online guides …

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PT Yacht Club Maritime Scholarships deadline reminder: FEB 6th!


Maritime Scholarship Program Applications still open until February 6th Each spring the Port Townsend Yacht Club awards scholarships to individual students for study in a maritime educational program or college.  Approved fields include, but are not limited to: marine biology fisheries ship and/or boat building and repair ship operations, such as officer training other marine …

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How crowded are the oceans???


Advances in AI and satellite imagery allowed researchers to create the clearest picture yet of human activity at sea, revealing clandestine fishing activity and a boom in offshore energy development. READ MORE ON VERGE Click image to watch video on Youtube; “Something Fishy”

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Comprehensive small business info and printable guide


Our local EDC newsletter directed us to this website and this Small Business Guide page. It is worth exploring as small business entrepreneurs. Click to learn more

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Point Hudson Break Water Project “Double Time”


FB post Dec 29th 2023  

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