In this month’s edition, Chris, Eron and Pam, along with Commissioners Carol Hasse and Pete Hanke (today’s Captain) board the Puget Sound Express with 120 visiting Harbormasters and staffers as they wrapped up the three-day Spring Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers. The event culminated in a special journey via the harbor, for …
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Did you get this email? All stakeholders might want to have a look and take this survey. Your input matters. Port Strategic Plan Survey By Port of Port Townsend on May 13, 2025 02:17 pm Your input matters! We are conducting a survey for a Port Strategic Plan Process. Complete it here by May 27, …
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The PTMTA Board of Trustees has a vacated seat and is seeking to fill it. Will you step up and add your perspective to the group? Do you know someone in the trades who would be interested? If you care about seeing our Working Waterfront thrive well into the future and can spare an evening …
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Great opportunity to get out on the water and start the week on a happy note. They even have boats you can borrow.
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FREE In-Person Classes in Jefferson County, WA Whether you’re a seasoned artisan, small-scale producer, or just starting out, this hands-on training series is designed to help you grow your business with practical tools and real-world insights. These free workshops focus on building resilience and profitability for Jefferson County makers through the Washington State Microenterprise Association …
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Saturday, May 17th, 10am-2pm: Hazardous waste collection at Quilcene Roads Shop
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This Newsletter automatically gets delivered to your inbox every Sunday but the posts during the week are entered manually. The platform is WordPress but don’t let that scare you. It is set up to be about as simple as you can imagine. Ashlyn Brown (that’s me) has been the volunteer web-admin for years and is …
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The Port office in Boat Haven has printed copies of the latest Port Report and you can see the pdf version here.
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The Small Business Guide The Small Business Guide is broken into six sections, based on your stage of business. Whether you’re launching a new business, managing an existing one, or looking to expand, you’ll discover valuable information and resources here. The guide offers essential details, links to important resources, and a clear outline of the steps needed …
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Did you know you can get expert business advice without scheduling an appointment? SCORE’s experienced mentors are just a click away on Live Chat—perfect for when you need quick answers or guidance. Why try SCORE’s Live Chat? Get immediate answers to pressing business questions Connect with industry experts in real-time Test the waters before scheduling …
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We continue our Wednesday evening windward/leeward series and the Friday night ’round the bay sailings. If you are looking to get on as crew the recommendation is to be persistent, use the crew finder, call skippers on the “looking for crew” section, walk the docks…..especially Fridays. Small boat season is back. Monday, May 5th is …
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Matt Fahey, local marine trades friend to most of us here could use our help. Please donate and or share this fundraiser set up by his colleagues at Brion Toss Rigging. As the Go-Fund-Me page explains, Matt was hit while on his motorcycle. He won’t be able to work for a while and his very …
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This editor needed to see what this association is and what it offers. In our region, check out their classes:https://www.amsea.org/ See more about this association on their website, including youth programs and projects, books and curricula, bandanas with hypothermia and survival info, and more,
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Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition Wednesday Newsletter: Click the image to read in your browser. AMSEA is under threat for termination, MERIS project is in planning, the Whatcom Maritime Heritage Museum gets new hours, Two bills in WA legislature cause concern This week honors marine service professionals, and the Tide to Table auction opens
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIne7DmOX2L/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== or a link directly to their website: https://www.jeffpud.org/sims-gateway-project-to-begin-in-may/
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PROFESSIONAL BOATBUILDER MAGAZINE NEWS. Boatbuilding Industry Mourns Visionary Advocate Carl Cramer The death of Professional BoatBuilder founder Carl Cramer last week brought a flood of calls and messages from friends and readers around the world to the magazine’s editorial desk. Carl was every boatbuilder’s best friend whether they knew it or not. A passionate sailor …
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The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on April 23 have been posted. The Port Commission has one meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 23. At 5:30 p.m., meeting topics to be considered are regular items all on the Consent Agenda including approval of minutes and warrants as well as …
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The PTMTA will have a table at the April 26th event at the NWMC. The goal is to introduce attendees to the marine trades or simply to answer their questions about the many jobs we do. You are invited to join us for any part of the day or just stop by to say Hi. …
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Businesses That File Their State Taxes Annually Reminder – Your excise tax return is due April 15! We have resources to help you: Join one of our webinars on April 10, 11, 14, or 15th: My DOR – How to File an Excise Tax Return. Watch our on-demand videos: How to File an Excise Tax …
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