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The Small Business Guide


… The Small Business Guide is broken into six sections, based on your stage of business and the kind of information you need. Plan – If you’ve never owned a business before, you may be unaware of all the things you need to get your business going.  Careful planning and research will improve your chances …

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Open Enrollment is Coming! (Health Insurance)


… Open enrollment (Nov. 1 – Jan. 15) is when Washingtonians, regardless of immigration status, can sign up for health and dental insurance on Washington Healthplanfinder for the following plan year. On Washington Healthplanfinder, Washingtonians can shop, compare, and select an individual plan that fits their budget and health care needs. Monthly savings are available …

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Packed Port of PT agenda OCT 22 @5:30pm Special Business Meeting


Get to this meeting or send in public comment if you have anything to say about the Agenda topics. Commission Special Business Meeting By Port of Port Townsend on Oct 18, 2024 05:43 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Special Business Meeting of the Port Commission on October 22 has been posted. At …

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Paid Leave will Announce the 2025 Premium Rate in Late October


Paid Leave will Announce the 2025 Premium Rate in Late October The Paid Leave premium rate is changing on Jan. 1, 2025. Premiums, collected from employees and employers through quarterly reporting, fund the Paid Leave program. By law, we recalculate the Paid Leave premium rate annually on Sept. 30. The premium rate is adjusted based …

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NextCycle Washington Application Period is Open


The NextCycle Washington program supports the growth of businesses and community organizations working in Washington’s waste prevention, reuse, repair, recycling and/or organics recovery industries to develop a circular economy. To learn more about the program and find out if your business or project is a fit, join us for a virtual party, one-on-one, or drop …

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YMCA $0 join fee promo for OCTOBER only


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DIY videography marketing class: 10/28


The EDC offers many classes and counseling. Some free, some paid, some with membership. The new EDC is filling the gap that our closed Chamber of Jefferson county left. Click the image to learn more..

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PT Sailing Association events 10-20&26 & 11-19


Sailing events and annual Potluck..  

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PTMTA board meeting reminder 10/22


Just a reminder: PTMTA Board Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM (PDT) Members are welcome to join the meeting and or submit agenda topics to discuss to ptmarinetrades@gmail.com. Please put “member agenda topic” in the subject line. Employees of members are also members. All of our local marine trades people are …

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Annual General Membership Meeting on November 12th


Mark your calendars to attend the PTMTA Annual General Membership Meeting on More details to follow.

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Affordable Health Benefits for Statewide Maritime Companies


The Working Waterfront Health Trust provides affordable pooled insurance health plans for qualifying marine-trades businesses – state-wide. The Trust launched two years ago, has grown steadily each year and provides a range of health plans to consider through Premera Blue Cross. If you’d like to know more about the Health Trust, contact your insurance broker today …

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NOAA Fisheries Releases National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan


NOAA Fisheries released the National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan on October 1st. The plan identifies four pilot initiatives around which we will activate and enhance partnerships to tackle cross-cutting issues. These initiatives include efforts to: Bolster industry resilience in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic shrimp fishery Support revitalization of the Port of Port …

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Get Involved in Fisheries Management – Applications due November 7, 2024


Please see the flyer here:

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Commercial properties in PT


It is interesting what commercial properties are for sale in Port Townsend. The PT Yacht Club Building for example. A hanger at the airport as well. Downtown buildings and shop ares on Otto Street. https://www.vandorm.com/commercial-for-sale/WA/Port-Townsend   The word is also out that the Duckworks building in South Park behind Goodwill is for sale. Have not …

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PTMTA Board Meeting 10/22/2024


PTMTA Board Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM (PDT) Members are welcome to join the meeting and or submit agenda topics to discuss to ptmarinetrades@gmail.com. Please put “member agenda topic” in the subject line. Employees of members are also members. All of our local marine trades people are welcome to submit …

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Important polls and surveys – Speak up.


Calls to Action! …from the desk of the EDC on behalf of the City of Port Townsend, Jefferson County, & Olycap. PT 2045 Planning Priorities Poll: If you live anywhere in Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend wants your feedback – Port Townsend is updating its Comprehensive Plan for the future. This survey covers …

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Last Chance Regatta Oct. 26th


3. LAST CHANCE REGATTA: SAT., OCT. 26 A new idea, the final fling wingding of the Port Townsend Sailing Association’s busy seasonal calendar, the LCR is promoted as being in the same informality and spirit as the Shipwright’s Regatta, the PTSA’s “first” chance regatta each year. Open to any sailing thing afloat and “first floater …

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45 Small Business grants…


45 Small Business Grants for Women! Grant can help women grow their businesses for free, as opposed to small-business loans or other types of debt-based funding. This free list from Nerd Wallet can get you started with your grant research . . . Read More

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Fall Port Report


Copies are available at the Port Office in Boat Haven. This image link will take you to the online version. https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/Port-Report_Fall_2024.pdf

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NWMC Upcoming Navigation & Maritime Skills Classes


Upcoming Navigation & Maritime Skills Classes Radar & Collision Avoidance (In-Person) October 5 | 10 AM–12:30 PM → Learn More & Register No Impact Docking (Online) October 15–16 | 6:30 PM–8 PM → Learn More & Register Official WA State Boater Card Class (In-Person) October 19 | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM → Learn More & Register Rules …

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