FYI The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act provide transformational funding to support Puget Sound recovery priorities Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act has supported projects for salmon recovery, fish passage, habitat restoration, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental health improvement, mobility and safety, flood-hazard reduction, invasive species management, and …
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The Boat Yard Stage at the Port Townsend WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL 2024 has a couple of spaces left to fill. Please go to the application page to sign up as soon as possible. (so your presentation makes it into the festival program that gets submitted for printing soon!) Barb will work with you to fit …
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Women’s Employment Workshop Friday June 7th from 11am – 1pm Join us in empowering women and gender expansive individuals along their professional journey! This event provides support, resources, and opportunities for women looking to re-enter the workforce. Whether you’re returning after a career break, seeking new skills, or simply eager to excel, we’re here to …
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This program is currently provided at no cost to Washington State businesses through June 30, 2025, thanks to ongoing support from the Washington Department of Commerce. ( normally costs $1,599) (Click image below to learn more) ScaleUp Registration Session 28 Tuesdays: 9 – 10:30 a.m.June 4 – July 29 Register
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Here’s a video about Esther of Haven Boatworks. In case you haven’t seen it, you may want to watch. “This is Maritime Washington” has been nominated for a NW Emmy on their maritime series of videos. https://maritimewa.org/story/marine-trades-this-is-maritime-washington/
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Find a pumpout near you with the Pumpout Nav app. Pumpout Nav is a free interactive iOS and Android mobile app to help you empty the head and keep our waters healthy. Download the app today to find your nearest sewage pumpout or portable toilet waste stations on the app map. Also, find a pumpout boat …
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UPDATED: Port Townsend based, Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture business is hiring Please contact Tara admin@westsoundmaritime.com Click the following for complete INFO IN A PDF document: WSM CAD Designer Job Posting
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Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date Meeting & Time May 29: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Short Farm Steering Committee Meeting June 5: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Short Farm Steering Committee Meeting June 12: 9:30 a.m. Commission Workshop, 1:00 Regular Commission Meeting DETAILS HERE: https://portofpt.com/about-us/port-commission/meeting-minutes/
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Dear members, this newsletter is produced by posting relevant information a few times a week and then the Sunday email goes out automatically. The PTMTA needs a person to keep this up. The current point person is Ashlyn Brown, ptwatercraft@gmail.com. Collaborative posting is also an option. It is easy but requires an invested interest. Maybe …
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Current job openings at Northwest Maritime Center: Advertising Sales & Client Care Captain (Year-round) Bookkeeper (Year-round) Adult Sailing Instructor (Seasonal) Assistant Instructor – Youth Learn to Sail Programs (Seasonal) Lead Instructor – Youth Learn to Sail Programs (Seasonal) Admiral Jack Summer Deckhand (Seasonal) See more job opportunities on our website The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages individuals of …
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PT Sailing Association :: The Small Boat Series Is Underway Monday Night is Dinghy Night. Classic Mariner’s Regatta Jun 1 – 2, 2024Port Townsend Sailing Association Port Townsend, WA Sunday Funday Series: Join us Sunday, May 19 for the first of PTSA’s new Sunday Funday Series! One Sunday a month (May -October), all boats are …
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This Year’s Wooden Boat Festival poster features one of our own and an image from our inaugural RowRowRowMyBoat rally in 2023. (Which is happening again so get your row and paddle craft out of the bushes!) Read about the artist and how the image was created by Clicking the below photo Find posters by clicking …
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In case you missed it!With: Rick Oltman on Cape Cleare, PTHS graduate Eric Pokorny, Dave Thompson & Pete Stein…
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Bring your questions for port staff to a special meeting on May 14th, a Tuesday, at the Nomura Building on Benedict Street Port Townsend. Doors open at 5PM and meeting begins at 5:30. Special emphasis is on Lease Policy but you are welcome to bring up other port related topics at this collaborative discussion facilitated …
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May 8: 9:30 a.m. Commission Workshop (Cancelled) and 1p.m. Regular Business Meeting May 15-17: all day Washington Public Ports Association Spring Meeting (Quorum of Commission) May 15: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Short Farm Steering Committee Meeting May 22: 5:30 …
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In the March 29th issue of Professional Boatbuilder, our regional maritime reporter Deiter Loibner wrote a nice piece on Carl Chamberlain, an outstanding member of our maritime community, who passed away in 2023. Click the image to read more.
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Your local American Job Center (Department of Labor/Employment Security Dept. of WA) aka WorkSource. They are here to help you with business needs for both job seekers and employers. They can support with company specific hiring events and matching open positions as well as assist with funding for training to upskill your employees for retention/promotions, or …
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CORRECTION::: Dinghy Series scheduled for MONDAY evenings The dinghy series will start Monday, May 6th, 2024 and run through August. All small boats are encouraged to participate. PTSA now owns three Lasers which will be available if you want to join in but don’t have a boat. Ellie Meopham and Paul Denison will be in charge. https://ptsail.org/
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Apply Now Celebrating Women Grant Application Open Fifteen women-owned businesses will receive a $10,000 grant to take their businesses to the next level. They are looking for women motivated by growth and change and are excited to break barriers to achieve success. Learn more here.
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