SCORE free workshop Social media can be a powerful tool for small business owners to market their products and services directly to their customers. However, social media can also be overwhelming. Which platform do you post on? How often should you post? What do you post and when? FULL DESCRIPTION HERE Date & Time: August …
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It seems like a long way off but if you have a mind to participate in the bigger picture, this may be a good opportunity to do so. 2025 National Working Waterfront Network Conference Our working waterfronts face unprecedented challenges from climate change, economic pressures, and the ever-evolving needs of coastal communities. The 2025 NWWN …
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Lots of workshops, classes and other relative resources fro businesses and sole proprietors are regularly listed in the EDC Jefferson County newsletter. You can sign up at https://www.edcteamjefferson.org/ https://www.edcteamjefferson.org/
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Registration is now live for the West Coast’s largest commercial marine trade show, serving commercial mariners from Alaska to California. Join industry experts and commercial fishermen from November 20-22 at Lumen Field in Seattle for the 2024 Pacific Marine Expo (PME). Home
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N O T I C E O F S A L E https://portofpt.com/boats-for-sale/ RCW 53.08 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT 10:00 A.M. ON THE 5th DAY OF AUGUST 2024 THE PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER(S) THE VESSEL(S)OR BOAT(S)DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: VESSEL NO. …
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Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date Meeting & Time July 24: 5:30 p.m. Regular Commission Meeting CANCELLED August 14: 9:30 a.m. Commission Workshop, 1:00 Regular Commission Meeting 07/10/24 Public Workshop 9:30 a.m. Packet (None) Agenda Short’s Family Farm Plan Tom Ehrlichman Comment to Port Commissioners Short Farm July 10, 2024 …
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Pre-Covid, there was an annual fly-in to Jefferson County International Airport and it may be that this August 3rd event is a reinvention of the earlier event. In any case, there is often a connection between sailing and flying and the trades that apply to both. The event is being put on by the Production …
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Do you like to write? Got an Idea for a Working Waterfront Story? Telling the stories of our working waterfront in local publications is like insurance for our workforce. The marine trades and maritime businesses of Jefferson County, waterfront or in the woods, ARE IMPORTANT. Point Stop. The parallel universe is that newcomers and tourism …
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The PTMTA booth will be located next to the BOATYARD STAGE at the Sea Marine washdown area. Volunteers to tend the booth and welcome presenters are needed. Booth SET-UP is on Thursday September 5th. The more the merrier. Please contact PTMARINETRADES@GMAIL.COM (Subject: WBF/PTMTA Booth Tender) or board members, Pat Mahon, Lou Geraghty, Melanya Nordstrom, or …
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Thank you to the PT Sailing Association for these events and more! Mystery Bay “Campout”: July 20-21 There will be a casual anchor-out at Mystery Bay on Saturday (followed by the Sunday Funday on the 21st). This event is open to all. We plan to get together later in the day (on one of the …
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In case you missed this one featuring the historic SV Destiny being worked on in Boat Haven at the time. Click image to listen.
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Steam bending is a fun, efficient process that has been utilized in the construction of boats for generations. In this workshop, we will break down the process so that it is easily repeatable for the student to implement at home. Gain a real-world lesson in biology and chemistry as we talk plant structure and how …
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In case you missed it… https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/PortReport-06-2024-digital.pdf
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As trades people we learn and perfect our skills but running your own businesses is so multifaceted and a whole other skill set. It can be done and there are more resources now than ever. From the EDC newsletter; If you are not signed up, they send out good information and opportunities for all types of …
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Upcoming Port Commission Meetings and recent commission meeting recordings: Date Meeting & Time July 24: 5:30 p.m. Regular Commission Meeting CANCELLED August 14: 9:30 a.m. Commission Workshop, 1:00 Regular Commission Meeting Past meetings with documents and recordings: DATE MEETING MATERIALS AGENDA LATE ADDITIONS, notes AUDIO MINUTES 07/10/24 Public Workshop 9:30 …
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KPTZ has a fun fact feature called “Did you know?” hosted by Kate Dwyer. It is worth checking out these 2 and a half minute audio files that often feature our local maritime history as well as other interesting things. Find it here: https://kptz.org/did-you-know/?lcp_page0=1
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Port Commission Workshop and Regular Business Meeting By Port of Port Townsend on Jul 05, 2024 02:58 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on July 10 have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, July 10. The 9:30 a.m. workshop …
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CLASSY KNOT CLASS!: SAT, AUGUST 3 Knot tying is an ancient, practical and artistic skill. Learning the purpose and tying of various handsome knots and then mounting them on a traditional knot board is the hands-on goal of The Artful Sailor’s upcoming workshop. Presented by tall ship sailor and marlinspike artist Chip G. Knots, this …
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In case you missed it, click image to listen.
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