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Upcoming SCORE workshops Feb 12, 14, 15, 17 and more


Low to No-cost workshops live webinars Strategies to Identify and Reach Your Target Customers – February 12, 2024 – 9:00am PST – Cost: $0.00 – Duration: 180 minutes – Language: English Cultivating a Business Mindset for Success – February 14, 2024 – 4:00pm PST Financial Basics for New Small Businesses – February 15, 2024 – 1:00pm PST – …

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PTMTA Board Meeting Feb 13


The next PTMTA regular board meeting will be at the Nomura Building in Port Townsend on Feb. 13th, a Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Please contact your board members if you have a topic you wish to be covered, or join the meeting. You can also email, ptmarinetrades@gmail.com

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Secure your spot in our printed brochure


It’s simple. RENEW or JOIN.   800 to 1000 PTMTA 4-fold Service Directory Brochures are printed and distributed annually, and this number is increasing as we attend more events and more shops want to display them. Renewing your membership now expedites the formatting of the brochure that exclusively features active members for the given year. …

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Sea Tales on a Winters Eve FEB 18th


PRESS RELEASE: What: Sea Tales on a Winter’s Eve:  Sailing with the Golden Rule Who: The Artful Sailor When: Sunday, February 18, 2024 Time: 6 pm (sharp) until 8pm Where: 410 Washington Street (by the Skate Park) Contact: Pami~Sue Alvarado (360)344-8120 Sailing with the Golden Rule In the annals of nautical heroism and conviction what can possibly rival the 1958 attempt of four tough, …

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NW Maritime Apprenticeship Program


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. …

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BASIC CERT TRAINING SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 17


 Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management will hold a CERT Basic Training class beginning Feb 17, 2024 at the Cape George Fire House. Classes begin at 9:00 am, end at 4:00 pm, and will be held on Feb 17, Feb 24, Mar 2, Mar 9 & Mar 16. The class is open to all individuals …

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Housing Solutions Network Calling on Employers


Attention Local Employers! Starting in February, Housing Solutions Network will be debuting four new Housing Action Teams (HAT) and we NEED YOU! As a part of the Business Relations HAT, you will work alongside Network Advocates to create local housing solutions for our local workforce. By working together, we can address our housing crisis with …

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Marine Mechanic position available at Shipwrights Co-op


Excellent Marine Mechanic position available, with benefits! Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op is looking for an experienced, full-time Marine Mechanic. We offer $26 – $40 DOE, sick leave, bonuses, medical, vision, long-term disability, HSA and Simple IRA 3% match. If you have 2+ years of experience as a Marine Mechanic and enjoy working with a talented …

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Business Development & Website Redesign classes +On your own time


If you are not already receiving the local EDC updates and are in the process of building, reassessing or seeking an exit strategy for your business, it might be worth signing up . There are lots of options and resources for improving your business skills. This notice caught my attention for those with tight schedules. …

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SHIPWRIGHTS REGATTA is FEB 24th


Yes, it’s Shipwright’s Regatta time again. Get out the foulies, find your PFD and get ready for a good time. Win a free haul out, or perhaps one of the infamous awards like the Golden Trident, or the Whak’o’matic. Top it all of with beer and pizza at the Maritime Center afterward – free, thanks …

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Our Working Waterfront -Marina Cafe 1/21/2024


In case you missed it!

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Short Farm Steering Committee Make Up Date 2/7


  Short Farm Steering Committee Make Up Date By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 23, 2024 02:24 pm The snow make-up date for the tour by the Farm Steering Committee is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 7 from 2-4:00 pm. A Special Meeting of the Port Commission is noticed because a quorum of the Port …

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Classic Boat magazine features the PNW and member business


There is a lot in this issue that locals will recognize.  Click to enjoy.

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Port Commission meetings January 24th


See the Ports Commission meetings page and sign up for their updates and other port news. January meetings and materials: DATE MEETING MATERIALS AGENDA LATE ADDITIONS, notes AUDIO MINUTES 1/24/24 Regular Business Meeting Packet Agenda November 2023 Financial Report/Detail 1/17/24 Steering Committee Meeting -CANCELLED Agenda 1/10/24 Public Workshop 9:30 a.m. Agenda Sims Gateway Materials01/10/24 BoatYard …

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Quilcene Herb Beck Marina Beach Walk JAN 29th


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 …

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Rental in Chimacum


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Our Working Waterfront 12/17/23 – Cape George Boatworks


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Don’t forget: PT Yacht Club Scholarship applications open until FEB 6th


Maritime Scholarship Program Applications still open until February 6th Each spring the Port Townsend Yacht Club awards scholarships to individual students for study in a maritime educational program or college.  Approved fields include, but are not limited to: marine biology fisheries ship and/or boat building and repair ship operations, such as officer training other marine …

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PT Leader Dec Working Waterfront issue


In Case you missed it! Click to read

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Short Farm Steering Committee Meeting January 17, 2024


Short Farm Steering Committee Meeting January 17, 2024 By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 09, 2024 11:32 am Read in browser » The Farm Steering Committee will meet on January 17, 2024. At 2pm, the Committee will be touring the farm (see the image for estimated times and locations). Sign up or stay tuned for …

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