Exhibit: Skagit on the Half Shell: History of the Shellfish Industry January – May, La Conner Explore the history of the shellfish industry in Skagit County through this temporary exhibit at the Skagit County Historical Museum. Points Northeast Historical Society Annual Meeting & Guest Speaker Thursday, January 29, 6:00 pm, Tacoma Connect with the maritime …
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USDA webinar targets value-added grants for fisheries and seafood The Local Catch Network, based in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine, is hosting a webinar this week to help fishermen and seafood businesses better understand federal grant opportunities available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Read more →
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Community Calendars North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce Local 20/20 Jefferson County Beacon Events Calendar “Bareboards” MyCityScene Jefferson County Libraries Port Townsend Main Street The Leader Thank you EDC Team Jefferson for the list of links. + PORT COMMISSION MEETINGS
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Are you receiving updates from the EDC Team Jefferson? Click on the above link to see what the current EDC is up to and, let them know what your business support needs are. ✆ 360.379.4693 ✉ admin@edcteamjefferson.org ???? 385 Benedict Street, Second Floor • Port Townsend, WA Who to talk to ?
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Job Training & Professional Development Creative Self-Employment Turn your creative passion into a thriving business with guidance from an experienced entrepreneur. Wed, Mar 4 | 6:00–8:00 pm | $49 | Port Angeles Private Pilot Ground School Start your aviation journey, prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Exam, and explore flight career pathways. Sundays & Wed, …
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Charts & Dead Reckoning – Online December 2–3 | 6:30 PM–8 PM Navigation without a GPS! Learn to use latitude, longitude, compass bearings, transits, and your paper charts to know where you are. Learn More & Register Hands-on Ship Simulator Tour December 13, 2026 | 11 AM–2 PM Free and first come first serve! Pilot a ship …
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There appear to be some interesting courses that may apply to you. Some are free and others may have scholarships available. https://www.campusce.net/pencol/category/category.aspx
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FREE In-Person Classes in Jefferson County, WA Whether you’re a seasoned artisan, small-scale producer, or just starting out, this hands-on training series is designed to help you grow your business with practical tools and real-world insights. These free workshops focus on building resilience and profitability for Jefferson County makers through the Washington State Microenterprise Association …
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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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Just wanted to let you know that Maritime Safety Day is going to be April 2nd at the Puyallup fairgrounds, in case any marine trades folks are interested! Registration is now open here: https://www.gishab.org/msd2025 Also if anyone is interested in being a sponsor, the info is here: Sponsors – Governors Industrial Safety and Health Advisory …
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Check out the details here: https://www.impactwashington.org/event-details?eventid=6667&utm
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Learn all about it HERE: https://nwcdc.coop/coop-academy/?utm_source=podia&utm_medium=broadcast&utm_campaign=2358220
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Please join Urban Ocean Lab on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET, (11:30am PT) for a remote panel discussion on the federal government’s role in supporting and preserving working waterfronts, with opening remarks from Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. To safeguard these places, strong policy and planning is required to provide …
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SPRING WORKSHOPS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! There’s still space available. Thanks to our Sail Exchange Program, The Artful Sailor offers partial and full scholarships. Visit: www.theartfulsailor.com for details and to register.
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From the PT Sailing Association– This Wednesday, 2/19/2025 at 6pm, Ellie Meopham will lead a presentation on First Aid for Boaters. This will be an opportunity to brush up on your first aid and CPR skills, explore some of the elements of first aid that maybe never quite made sense, and talk through how to …
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Informative Webinars Hosted by the Small Business Administration Funding Your Business: Let’s Talk 7A Loans. Wednesday, February 5th, 9-10am Learn more & RSVP SBA Funding for Commercial Real Estate. Wednesday, February 12th, 10-11am Learn more & RSVP Funding your business needs with SBA loans. Tuesday, February 18th, 12:30-1:30pm Learn more & RSVP SBA Surety Bond …
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From Smart to Start: Jefferson County Small Business Workshop Do you have questions about regulatory changes may affect your licenses, taxes, minimum wage, or other aspects of your operation? The Washington Governor’s office, EDC Team Jefferson, the Office of Minority & Women-Owned Businesses, Washington’s Secretary of State and Departments of Revenue, Labor & Industries, …
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1. MACHINE SEWING SKILLS WORKSHOP – Sat. March 1st Always novel about each year’s sewing machine workshops is the variety of people and their various machines. Somehow, we’re able to keep everyone sewing and ultimately all go home with their personal duffel bag. The bag’s full of newly acquired tools, skills and knowledge about how …
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Sailmaking Workshop 2-week course • March 24-28 and March 31-April 4 • 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Sailmaking is a craft rich in traditional beauty that can be intimidating and mysterious to the novice. We will help take some of the mystery out of the process by helping you understand the overall art and science behind this age-old craft. …
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Registration Open for 5-Day Marine Systems Intensives Register now for a 5-day Marine Systems Intensive in Marine Electrical, Marine Corrosion, Marine Diesel Engines, and Outboard Engines. Learn more about each Intensive and register here >> Questions? Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@nwswb.edu. We look forward in supporting you in next steps.
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