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News Archive: April 2025

Small Business Guide updated


The Small Business Guide The Small Business Guide is broken into six sections, based on your stage of business. Whether you’re launching a new business, managing an existing one, or looking to expand, you’ll discover valuable information and resources here. The guide offers essential details, links to important resources, and a clear outline of the steps needed …

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Free chat with SCORE mentors


Did you know you can get expert business advice without scheduling an appointment? SCORE’s experienced mentors are just a click away on Live Chat—perfect for when you need quick answers or guidance. Why try SCORE’s Live Chat? Get immediate answers to pressing business questions Connect with industry experts in real-time Test the waters before scheduling …

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PT Sailing Association races, work parties and more


We continue our Wednesday evening windward/leeward series and the Friday night ’round the bay sailings. If you are looking to get on as crew the recommendation is to be persistent, use the crew finder, call skippers on the “looking for crew” section, walk the docks…..especially Fridays. Small boat season is back. Monday, May 5th is …

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Fundraiser for local rigger, Matt Fahey’s medical bills and recovery


Matt Fahey, local marine trades friend to most of us here could use our help. Please donate and or share this fundraiser set up by his colleagues at Brion Toss Rigging. As the Go-Fund-Me page explains, Matt was hit while on his motorcycle. He won’t be able to work for a while and his very …

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AMSEA- Alaska Marine Safety Education Association


This editor needed to see what this association is and what it offers. In our region, check out their classes:https://www.amsea.org/ See more about this association on their website, including youth programs and projects, books and curricula, bandanas with hypothermia and survival info, and more,

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Working Waterfront Coalition- Waterfront Wednesday News 4/23/25


Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition Wednesday Newsletter: Click the image to read in your browser. AMSEA is under threat for termination, MERIS project is in planning, the Whatcom Maritime Heritage Museum gets new hours, Two bills in WA legislature cause concern This week honors marine service professionals, and the Tide to Table auction opens

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Sims Gateway Project begins in May


https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIne7DmOX2L/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== or a link directly to their website:  https://www.jeffpud.org/sims-gateway-project-to-begin-in-may/

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8 Bells: Carl Cramer


PROFESSIONAL BOATBUILDER MAGAZINE NEWS. Boatbuilding Industry Mourns Visionary Advocate Carl Cramer The death of Professional BoatBuilder founder Carl Cramer last week brought a flood of calls and messages from friends and readers around the world to the magazine’s editorial desk. Carl was every boatbuilder’s best friend whether they knew it or not. A passionate sailor …

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Port Commission meeting Wednesday April 23 @ 5:30PM (for working people to attend)


The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on April 23 have been posted. The Port Commission has one meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 23. At 5:30 p.m., meeting topics to be considered are regular items all on the Consent Agenda including approval of minutes and warrants as well as …

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Join the PTMTA at the NWMC Maritime Careers Day April 26


The PTMTA will have a table at the April 26th event at the NWMC. The goal is to introduce attendees to the marine trades or simply to answer their questions about the many jobs we do. You are invited to join us for any part of the day or just stop by to say Hi. …

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Summer sailing hosted by the PT Sailing Association


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Businesses That File Their State Taxes Annually :It’s due 4/15


Businesses That File Their State Taxes Annually Reminder – Your excise tax return is due April 15! We have resources to help you: Join one of our webinars on April 10, 11, 14, or 15th: My DOR – How to File an Excise Tax Return. Watch our on-demand videos: How to File an Excise Tax …

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SUNDAY FUNDAY SAILING PTSA


Enjoy an afternoon of casual sailing/racing on Port Townsend Bay. Whether you’re looking to practice your skills, experience sailing on a variety of vessels, or simply need an excuse to get your boat out on the water, Sunday Funday’s are the perfect opportunity.  https://ptsail.org/sunday-funday/ No boat? No problem! No crew? Lucky for you! New to …

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Our Working Waterfront 4/08/25 ; Spike Africa


Click to listen: https://kptz.org/2025/04/08/our-working-waterfront-4-08-25/

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Hazardous Waste Collection Event April 19th


Saturday, April 19th, 10am-2pm: Hazardous waste collection at Chimacum HS

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David Fish’s Memorial April 13th @4


Fish Memorial Flyer

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PTMTA Board Meeting Tuesday April 8th


‘That’s right, our first spring PTMTA Board meeting is happening Tuesday April 8th at 17:30 in the Nomura Building. Hope to see you there. Members can bring a topic for discussion or send an email to ptmatrinetrades@gmail.com

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Wednesday April 9th Port Workshop and Business Meeting


Port Workshop and Business Meeting By Port of Port Townsend on Apr 04, 2025 01:02 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on April 9 have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, April 9. The 9:30 a.m. workshop agenda topics …

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The Port of PT has several spaces for rent


From Sue Nelson at the Port of PT I want to get the word out that the Port has some good spaces available to rent for marine-related businesses. This is unusual that we have these vacancies all at once. SEA Marine will be vacating the upstairs loft in the Armory Building at Point Hudson on …

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