Will you be there? Are you interested in spending time at a PTMTA table? We need to hear from more people before we sign up. Jefferson County Jobs & Trades Fair In partnership with the Chimacum, Port Townsend, and Quilcene High Schools, The Production Alliance is extremely excited to announce the 2023 Jefferson County Job and …
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New rules are coming for whale watching in Puget Sound, with a sure impact on whale-watching businesses. Maddie Hansen from Washington Sea Grant writes in the WSG Blog about projected changes, what the may mean for local businesses, and also options to help businesses adapt. See the linked article below:
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Do you have openings in your business? Are you or a friend looking for a change or work in general? As a business, have these jobs been filed? Please review our jobs postings: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/jobs/
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Here’s a nice video of Kirsten on her Cape George boat, Minnehaha, (built here in PT!) doing up the Golden Globe Race around the World. South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer is the only female entrant in the solo Golden Globe Race around the world, using only traditional navigation. At the time of writing this, she …
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Please share! Two full-time employees of the Shipwrights Coop are looking for a new home for a combined budget of $1,400 in the Port Hadlock/Port Townsend/Chimacum area. They are also ok with separate housing ($700 each), or with joining a larger shared housing situation. One of them has a dog, so it needs to be …
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NOAA Fisheries has released the draft National Seafood Strategy and encourages all interested members of the public to review and submit comments. This strategy underscores NOAA’s strong commitment to seafood sector resilience. It aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals for economic recovery, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. Further, the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, …
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By Port of Port Townsend on Mar 03, 2023 02:33 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on March 8, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, March 8. On the 9:30 a.m. workshop agenda is …
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Housing Solutions Network is paying close attention to zoning changes that the City of Port Townsend is currently deliberating. The goal of these changes is to remove barriers to the creation of housing, including supporting a mix of housing types and increasing density. If done right, these changes could lead to more housing for local workers; …
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We are Looking for an Outside Sales Person Would you or someone you know be a good fit? Job description: Outside Sales is essentially a field rep for Edensaw, bridging the gap between the company and customers by managing accounts, growing the customer base, and maintaining strong face-to-face relationships with builders in a competitive market. This …
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Over $50,000 of scholarship funds available to support students for the 2023-2024 programs beginning October 2, 2023. The scholarship application is NOW OPEN. When applying for these school-administered scholarships, students simply fill out one application that is used to screen all scholarships for which they are eligible. Scholarships are available for those who qualify and …
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This event has often honored our marine trades leaders. 2023 Leadership Awards The Chamber is excited to welcome you to the 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards. The ceremony will be held on March 25, 2023 at 4:30pm. We’ll be celebrating at the newly refurbished American Legion Event Hall with live music and a nationally recognized local …
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The NWMC has many programs that our community can engage with, from our own education to local marine trades inspiring local youth in partnership. This Chamber Cafe gave a good overview of the organization in 2023. Did you miss this Chamber Cafe? Northwest Maritime Center 2023 Friday, February 17th Here’s the link to the Video …
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Palm ‘n’ Needle Handsewing Skills Workshop Sat. March 11th, 2023 The Artful Sailor presents a full day workshop on basic palm and needle canvas work. The class project is a sailmaker’s apron that employs most of the same handwork skills involved in making our ditty bag but is doable in a day. There is still …
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The PTMTA supported the NWMC in applying for a grant to create Real Word Readiness programs for local youth. Please see Robin Mills’ letter below and the PDF attached. Maritime businesses participating are doing their part to inspire our future workforce in the trades. Thank you. Partnership roles vary depending upon the organization. I will …
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Sewing Machine Workshop Sat. March 4, 2023 Many sail and canvas projects can be done with a basic domestic sewing machine. Heavily built, yet portable, vintage machines are inexpensive and can be hot-rodded for small craft sailmaking and sail repairs as well as bags, sail covers and awnings. By popular demand, The Artful Sailor Whole …
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The 2023 PTMTA MEMBER DIRECTORY is being edited for printing soon. Please get your renewal* finished if you want to be included in this publication that gets distributed in Port of PT Welcome Bags, at events from job fairs to Wooden Boat Festival to Pacific Expo and more as well as at local and county …
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The Shipwrights Regatta is February 25th. Tell your friends! Let’s get the word out. Lucky racers could be awarded the “Whak’o’Matic” or one of the other cool trophies. Register now
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UPDATE from the Port of PT: Commission Meeting February 22, 2023 By Port of Port Townsend on Feb 17, 2023 02:46 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on February 22, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has a meeting on Wednesday, February 22, …
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This editor notes that the success of this trolley will help reduce summer road rage in downtown not to mention the environmental benefits of fewer cars idling and circling in search of parking. Plus, the Chamber sent out this announcement about how you can win a prize for riding the FREE #11 trolley running from …
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February 8: 9:30 a.m. Workshop, 1 p.m. Meeting February 15: 1 p.m. Special Business Meeting – Short Family Farm Proposed Purchase February 16: 5 p.m. Intergovernmental Collaborative Meeting February 22: 5:30 p.m. Meeting See the Port’s Meetings Page with additional information HERE. …
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