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News Category: FYI

Boat Festival Registration is open


Register Boats, food vendors, musicians,Vendors and Presenters for the 45th Wooden Boat Festival on September 9-11 2022. From the NWMC links to the Wooden Boat Foundation’s festival home page. Registration links under “get Involved”

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SCAM ALERT


Today an email showed up in the inboxes of our membership unbeknownst to the PTMTA board. Please DELETE IT. This scam was rather clever but it had a few red flags: The return email was not ours but looked like it could have been. Our Gmail is ptmarinetrade@ It was not signed by the secretary …

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PTMTA Print Directory


The 2022 PTMTA Print Member Directory is being finalized this month. Many hundreds will be printed for distribution at local businesses, events, and in welcome bags given to Point Hudson visiting boaters. ARE YOU IN IT? If you have renewed your PT Marine Trades  Association Membership, (since October 2021 for 2022 fiscal year) you are! …

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Trades Scholarships & Training


Join BIAW & JCHBA as they talk about scholarship opportunities for the trades, for men and women! They will be discussing 4scholarships, with presentations by Eagle Pipe Heating & Air, Kiwanis, Elks Lodge, and more February 12, 2022 @ 11 AM Join us for our online presentation & Q&A by going to: https://us02web .zoom.us/j/86123073777

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State of the City


A free Chamber hosted ZOOM Cafe on February 18th may be an opportunity to weigh in on issues like the Poplar project or other questions you have for your City Manager and Mayor.

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Leadership Nominations Open


Our Marine Trades business leaders have been nominated and awarded in past years for making our community a better place. Who would you like to see recognized in this way, maritime or not? These awards are determined by the community who nominate and select the awardees. You may enter someone in one category or more …

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Wishcycling – FYI


Wishcycling is a great term. Who wants to see just how little is actually recycled. Some links below lead to great information about what Jefferson County is doing to address recycling. Here is a short article about “Wishcycling”. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-is-wishcycling-two-waste-experts-explain?utm_source=pocket-newtab Jefferson County has a lot of easy to understand information and recommendations about recycling on this …

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Free KN95 masks


The Chamber has partnered with the Department of Emergency Management for the distribution of FREE KN95 masks to our Jefferson County businesses. They are yours for the asking. Please reach out to admin@jeffcountychamber.org or call Upuli 360.385.7869 to schedule your pickup. Curbside delivery is available.

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Ask-a-Commissioner-opportunity


Jefferson County County Commissioners Greg Brotherton and Kate Dean will be sharing a “State of the County” update at a Chamber Cafe Zoom on Friday January 21st at 10:00 AM. This is an opportunity to ask your commissioners questions directly. Your can learn more about this event and register to attend by clicking the image …

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New EDC Director launches new series


Hosted by Cindy Brooks from EDC Team Jefferson, and features a team from the WA Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Click image to request the meeting link or: EDC Team Jefferson | 360.379.4693 | edcteamjefferson.org

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Showing up for each other


The NWMC’s Ask an Expert series features several of our own esteemed friends. If you can find the time to show up for them, please do. We realize that many of you already receive various e-blasts from the NWMC and others but the PTMTA is likely receiving a lot of them on your behalf. By …

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Working Waterfront Coalition -Whatcom


Our Friends in Bellingham produce this newsletter. The PTMTA has engaged in collaborative discussions with the leaders of the Whatcom County Working Waterfront Coalition and we look forward to continuing that partnership. We can all learn from each other through the various actions taken to reach similar goals. See their latest newsletter by clicking on …

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Vaccine Clinic SAT. Dec 18th


In case you are interested in getting vaccinated or getting a booster, Jefferson County Public Health has scheduled this clinic at Chimacum High school on Saturday the 18th of December. Details here: https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=845

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Nov 30 COVID rules Update


FYI: The PTMTA is a member of the Chamber of Jefferson County. We received this recent update from Dr. Alison Berry via the Chamber regarding the current Proof of Vaccine mandate. If this ruling affects you or your business, please read :  LettertoJeffersonCountyBusinessCommunity

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