Every day people report to the FTC the scams they spot. Every year, the FTC shares the information we collect in a data book which tells a story about the top scams people tell us about – so we can all spot and avoid them. The Data Book tells us that people lost $10 billion …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/02/the-top-scams-2023-update/
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) Beginning January 1, 2024, business entities that meet certain criteria must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Its purpose is to identify individuals with at least 25% ownership interest or control of the company. Learn More ie: 01/23/2024 Please …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/02/as-of-112024-beneficial-ownership-reporting-requirement-in-wa/
Looking for work or need to hire?? Send us your job offerings and make sure you send us updates for jobs filled. Click HERE or the JOBS category on the right sidebar.
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/02/reminder-we-host-a-jobs-page/
Small Businesses Can Save Money and Help the Environment Electronic products contain valuable materials that can be recycled and toxic chemicals that should be kept out of landfills. E-Cycle Washington is a free program that makes it easy for Washington’s small businesses to recycle certain broken or worn-out electronics and save money. Items accepted include: TVs …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/02/e-cycle-washington/
On January 18th, 2024, two representatives of the Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship attended the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) quarterly meeting at the Labor and Industries headquarters in Olympia, Washington. All new registered apprenticeships are given a ‘provisional’ status until an apprentice has been participating in the program for a minimum of one year. …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/02/nw-maritime-apprenticeship-program/
Quilcene Herb Beck Marina Beach Walk By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 22, 2024 02:31 pm All are invited to a Beach Walk led by the Northwest Straits Foundation at 1:00 pm on January 29, starting in the parking area by the Quilcene Harbor Yacht Club to discuss beach restoration and nature-based solutions. During …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/01/quilcene-herb-beck-marina-beach-walk-jan-29th/
‘Tis the New Year and taxes are part of saying goodbye to the old year. Learn about Tax Incentives, Deductions, Credits, and Programs Understanding tax obligations can be challenging for a small business or a new business owner. DOR has several educational resources aimed at assisting businesses with tax reporting responsibilities and questions. Industry Guides – Online guides …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/01/dor-tax-information-resources/
Advances in AI and satellite imagery allowed researchers to create the clearest picture yet of human activity at sea, revealing clandestine fishing activity and a boom in offshore energy development. READ MORE ON VERGE Click image to watch video on Youtube; “Something Fishy”
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/01/how-crowded-are-the-oceans/
Our local EDC newsletter directed us to this website and this Small Business Guide page. It is worth exploring as small business entrepreneurs. Click to learn more
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/01/comprehensive-small-business-info-and-printable-guide/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2024/01/point-hudson-break-water-project-double-time/
If you are wanting to do something for NYE but are short on ideas, First Night in PT could be just right for heralding in the New Year with friends and family.
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/12/first-night-in-pt-december-31st/
Click image to read online The below portion of this article includes important links related to SAGE: (Seafood And Gender Equality) Below is not the full article. To get you up to speed, SAGE’s mission strategies for impact include community building and capacity development, education, and awareness raising around the issues and gender mainstreaming, which …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/12/4480/
Food for thought- 27 Most Popular December Holidays and Their Reason All over the world, December is the most popular month for holidays in the year. It is a time for families, friends and loved ones to come together, throw or attend parties, vacation together, exchange gifts or be merry. Christmas is the dominant holiday …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/12/happy-holidays-december-holidays-around-the-world/
This is not the PTMTA’s study but one the state created for all of WA. https://www.maritimefederation.com/uploads/1/0/9/1/109194033/wa_maritime_impacts_2022_-_report.pdf
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/12/wa-maritime-federations-2023-eis/
On November 13, Senators Susan Collins and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the Working Waterfront Preservation Act. The bipartisan bill would help preserve access for the nation’s fishermen and maritime workers to the waterfronts in coastal communities, supporting the commercial fishing, aquaculture, boatbuilding, and for-hire recreational fishing industries that are vital to culture, heritage, and economies …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/11/4441/
Restorative aquacultureThe app where seaweed supply meets demand Restorative aquaculture Technology & equipment Processing +6 more 13 November 2023, at 8:00am GreenWave – a non-profit co-founded by Bren Smith in 2014 – recently launched a new app called Seaweed Source to facilitate forward contracts and build value chain relationships between growers and buyers in the …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/11/restorative-aquaculture-seaweed-source-app-announcement/
From National Fisherman: Click image to read the article: he end of the year signals that it’s time to get our receipts together to pay “the man.” To follow up on our budgeting conversation (Fish Wife Maureen Marinkovich guides seasonal income management), I picked the brain of an accountant who understands the industry and offers …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/11/helpful-tax-advice-from-a-commercial-fishing-cpa/
This just looks like fun and a great gift by a regional artist and fisherman. Click image for more info.
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/11/just-in-time-for-christmas/
Always interested in sharing things from like minded folks around the world.Check it out:
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/11/women-in-boatbuilding-group/
Let’s hope this actually happens! Read the story by clicking this image:
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2023/11/boys-in-the-boat-premier-in-sequim/