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Port Commission Jan 10th 9:30 and 1PM meetings
Commission Workshop and Regular Business Meeting January 10, 2024 By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 05, 2024 05:04 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on January 10, 2024, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, January 10. The …
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PTMTA Board meeting January 16th, 2024
The PTMTA board will meet for it’s monthly meeting on Tuesday January 16th at the Nomura Building (PT) at 5:30. Members are welcome to join in the meeting and/or share questions, concerns/ issues that you would like to board to consider or help to facilitate a resolution to. email ptmarinetrades@gmail.com or contact you PTMTA board …
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DOR Tax information resources
‘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 …
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PT Yacht Club Maritime Scholarships deadline reminder: 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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How crowded are the oceans???
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”
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Comprehensive small business info and printable guide
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
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First Night in PT December 31st
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.
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Happy New Year
Here’s to YOU, The Marine Trades of Jefferson County WA! Thank you for an amazing 2023 and may you all find that sweet spot of work that funds your best lifestyle (and more time on the water!)
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PT Yacht Club Maritime Scholarship applications due by Feb 6th!
Maritime Scholarship Program 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 fields Awards are made to the …
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Who’s Who on the 2024 PTMTA Board of Trustees
Please welcome your 2024 board of trustees. Our newest members have joined second year members by volunteering for important positions on the board and we are grateful! Please contact any one of these folks directly if you have questions, suggestions, or want to participate in events or projects. Or, email ptmarinetrades@gmial.com You can drop your …
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WA SeaGrant seeks King Tides photos – Citizen Science
Click image to learn more Washington Sea Grant seeks photographs from citizens to help document the effects of King Tides in different areas of our waterfront, and to help understand and plan for the effects of higher sea levels and other flooding events. Please post king tides photos to the MyCoast website or use the MyCoast app. …
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Navigation & Maritime Skills Classes- online and in person
The NWMC is currently accepting registration for its Navigation and Maritime Skills Classes: ONLINE & In-Person info and registration: https://nwmaritime.org/programs/adult-programs/navigation-maritime-skills-classes/ (Scroll down to see all of the classes and pricing. Scholarships NWMC is proud to offer scholarships to those facing financial barriers so everyone can have the opportunity to learn with us, regardless of financial …
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Supporting Women in Commercial Fishing
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 …
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Commission Workshop and Regular Business Meeting December 13, 2023
Dec 8, 2023 | News The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on December 13, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, December 13. The 9:30 a.m. workshop agenda items are: Washington Public Ports Association Governance and Management Guide – …
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Renewal Now expedites new brochure
800 to 1000 PTMTA 4-fold Service Directory Brochures are printed and distributed annually. Renewing your membership at this time of year expedites the formatting of the brochure that exclusively features active members for the given year. Application/Renewal forms can be printed here or found at Admiral Ship Supply and they have a bucket on hand …
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