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Point Hudson Jetty Completion celebration 4/24


From Eron Berg Thank you for joining us for the Breakwater Celebration last Wednesday! All of us at the Port of Port Townsend appreciated that you took the time to join and celebrate this important project milestone with us. Paula Hunt wrote a great article about the event here: https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/point-hudson-breakwater-opens-centennial-celebration/ Look for a story in …

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EDC’s Business Planning Class starting June 3rd.


Do you have a great idea for a business, but no idea how to turn it into a reality? Is your business growing and you need help planning out the next steps? EDC Team Jefferson’s Business Planning Course will help you create a business plan, look at cash flow, funding sources, marketing, and get you …

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Housing Solutions Network asking you to take their surveys, individuals & employers both.


Please help your community & take the survey. A thriving workforce is vital to the quality of life that keeps so many of us here in Jefferson County. This survey has two parts, the first is a Community Survey, which is distributed broadly, contains individually relevant questions, and intended for everyone who is connected to …

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EDC Team Jefferson has a Youtube channel


Videos are often easier to absorb information. EDC Team Jefferson has Youtube channel with videos and recorded webinars. Se it here:

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Working Waterfronts Photo Contest-enter by 5/24


As a Network, we are all about sharing resources and knowledge, so we are kicking off a photo-sharing contest to build up a public photo library of working waterfront images. The photo library will be accessible to all in an effort to support initiatives and showcase the diversity of working waterfronts across the country. Don’t …

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KPTZ: Adventuress Cooking


Click to listen to the Podcast, Attention Please, touring the galley on Adventuress:

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Port Commission 5:30 PM meeting 4/24


April 24 5:30 p.m. Meeting Pavilion Bldg., Point Hudson Port Meeting page Please consider showing up for the monthly 5:30pm meeting. These after work hours meetings were hard won on behalf of our workforce. Little means more to our commissioners than constituents showing up in person.

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Maritime WA: Salmon Ceremony


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Maritime WA: Nate Seward & Schooner Adventuress


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Free Downloadable spreadsheets


The EDC Team Jefferson has a list of spreadsheets you can download for free. These tools can be super helpful to new and established business owners.

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Port Commission meetings 4/10/24


April 10 9:30 a.m. Workshop & 1:00 p.m. Commission Meeting Pavilion Bldg., Point Hudson Port Meeting page  

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Art of Marine Survey Seminar April 29 – May 4, 2024


Reminder: The Art of Marine Survey Seminar is sponsored by Havorn Marine Services. Seminar will be held in Port Townsend over six days – April 29-May 4, 2024. Contact Lee Ehrheart for more information: Email: leehavorn@gmail.com Phone: 206-789-7043 See this flyer for details Marine Survey Seminar

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Maritime Voices: Jim Tolpin


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Marine Thrift Swap Meet April 6th 2024


Always a bargain to be had at this annual Marine Thrift Swap Meet! The Marine Thrift Swap Meet, organized by Marine Thrift and the NWMC, happens each April in Boat Haven. Bring your cash and stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, supplies, and more. Location The Marine Thrift Swap Meet will be held …

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Business templates-free


Free Templates to manage your business.

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PT Shirpwrights Coop is hiring


PT SHIPWRIGHTS CO-OP is looking for a full-time General Laborer & Bottom Painter. We offer $20 – 26 DOE, sick leave, paid time off, bonuses, medical, vision, long-term disability, HSA and Simple IRA 3% match. Please go to www. https://ptshipwrights.com/employment/ for a full job description and to complete an application.

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Port Commission Meeting 3/27/24


March 27 5:30 p.m. Commission Meeting Pavilion Bldg., Point Hudson Port Meeting page

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Workboat Call for speakers is open: (event:International Workboat Show in NOV.)


Is anyone from the NWWN would be interested in collaborating on a working waterfront-related panel at the upcoming International WorkBoat Show ? (see below). If interested, please reach out to Andy Bennett at Andy.Bennett@kpff.com.     Nov 12-14, 2024  |  New Orleans Morial Convention Center   Event page     INTERESTED IN PRESENTING AT THE …

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WBF Presenters needed for the BOATYARD STAGE


The PTMTA was strategically positioned next to the Boatyard Stage for the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival.  This created a powerful synergy and opportunity for our local marine trades to speak on their particular topics of expertise. PLEASE SIGN UP to be a presenter. Time frames can be from 45 minutes to 2 hours. Choose the …

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Recorded Small Biz Tax webinar


Feedback from members who participated in this recent webinar, was very complimentary. Check it out. It might be helpful as taxes are soon due! It is also early enough in the year to re-organize your record keeping to make it easier next year.

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