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Showing up for each other


The NWMC’s Ask an Expert series features several of our own esteemed friends. If you can find the time to show up for them, please do. We realize that many of you already receive various e-blasts from the NWMC and others but the PTMTA is likely receiving a lot of them on your behalf. By …

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Working Waterfront Coalition -Whatcom


Our Friends in Bellingham produce this newsletter. The PTMTA has engaged in collaborative discussions with the leaders of the Whatcom County Working Waterfront Coalition and we look forward to continuing that partnership. We can all learn from each other through the various actions taken to reach similar goals. See their latest newsletter by clicking on …

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20% + Public Awareness Campaigns – Gus


We are recapping some of our previous 20% public awareness campaigns onto our blog. The Marine Trades made up 20% of Jefferson County’s economy in 2017-18. We have only grown and thrived since.  Thank you to Pam Petranek and Gwendolyn Tracy for making the Maritime Economic Impact Study happen. It is an extremely valuable tool …

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JOB:Swage Machinist & Shop assistant


Swage Machinist & Shop assistant Full Time  8:30am-5:00pm at Port Townsend Rigging FIRST POSTED NOVEMBER 9th, 2021- Confirmed open 12.14.21 Brief job description: Operate swaging machine according to shop standards per customer’s job requirements. Inspect and operate swaging machine using the correct tools, gauges, equipment. Perform testing to ensure quality. Keep records of work performed …

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KPTZ December 2021 Working Waterfront


Join Commissioner Pam Petranek and Eron Berg with the Port Townsend Maritime Academy guided tour of the port and MT businesses. To Listen: https://cdn.kptz.org/2021/12/12172258/OWW-FINAL-21-12-10-leveled.mp3

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Vaccine Clinic SAT. Dec 18th


In case you are interested in getting vaccinated or getting a booster, Jefferson County Public Health has scheduled this clinic at Chimacum High school on Saturday the 18th of December. Details here: https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=845

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Western Flyer Project


The 1937 Western Flyer was reunited with her pilot house this week. The Shipwright’s Coop shared this time lapse of the day on Facebook. It is a great example of our marine trades at work. Enjoy: https://www.facebook.com/trlee64/videos/207893138168745

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Nov 30 COVID rules Update


FYI: The PTMTA is a member of the Chamber of Jefferson County. We received this recent update from Dr. Alison Berry via the Chamber regarding the current Proof of Vaccine mandate. If this ruling affects you or your business, please read :  LettertoJeffersonCountyBusinessCommunity

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Lodging for Maritime


There is always a need for short, medium, and longterm lodging for students of the NW School of Woodenboat Building and maritime workforce seeking to establish themselves in our industry. If you have a passion for our maritime culture and have spare rooms, ADU’s, garage apartments, Yurts, tiny houses etc, and wish to host or …

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2021 Annual General Membership Meeting


Meeting minutes and reports from the Annual Meeting.

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