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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet June 17
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on June 17 will consider authorizing work associated with several projects, including the Upper Clear Creek habitat project, the Neptune environmental clean-up and pre-development, and remediation at the former PQ facility property. Commissioners will also consider authorizing a dock at the Port Maritime Center and international travel. A full agenda can be found here, and a recap of the May 20 meeting can be found here ⇒
Meetings are streamed live and also available for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person or sent by email to [email protected]. For more information, please see our public comment procedure page ⇒
 ECONOMIC VITALITY
Pierce County Construction Career Day provides hands-on experience for students exploring careers in the trades
It’s not your typical career fair. Here, dressing for success means attendees wear hard hats and reflective vests. Instead of handing out resumes, job seekers try their hand at operating a crane. Pierce County Construction Career Day is an annual event presented by the Port of Tacoma and held at the Washington State Fairgrounds where local high school students come to learn about diverse career opportunities in construction, utilities, and the trades industries. Read more ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Watch the June edition of Working Waterfront
In the June edition of the Port's award-winning news show, we spotlight Pierce County Construction Career Day, a new way to track cargo volumes in Tacoma and Seattle, a Port of Tacoma habitat site getting national attention, a student art show at the Port, and more. Watch now ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Port Maritime Center construction progress
Since breaking ground in January, construction on the new Port Maritime Center has been steadily advancing. Just last week, construction crews poured the concrete footings for the Port's future business office building, marking a major milestone in the project. Watch now ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Port of Tacoma receives clean independent audits
In April, Moss Adams completed its audits of the Port of Tacoma’s financial statements and expenditures of federal grants for 2024, which both resulted in no findings. These audits provide independent assurance that financial statements are presented fairly and are free of material misstatement and... Read more ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Fife students create art inspired by Port of Tacoma
The atrium of the Port of Tacoma’s administration building became a temporary gallery on May 8, as students from Fife High School and Columbia Junior High School shared their art. Each acrylic painting, watercolor and chalk pastel represented a unique viewpoint of the Port. Watch now ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Vanessa Audett joins Port as Chief Human Resources Officer
Vanessa Audett has joined the Port of Tacoma as Chief Human Resources Officer, where she oversees the development and implementation of human resources programs for both the Port and The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Audett comes to the Port from the City of Federal Way, where she served as Human Resources Director. She previously held similar leadership roles at the City of SeaTac and UtilX Corporation. Read more ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Public bus tour dates announced through end of 2025
Join us on one of our public bus tours and learn how the Port of Tacoma connects customers, cargo and community! Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. Click on the times listed below to save your seat.
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The Port is hiring! We're currently seeking our next Sr. IT Project Manager and Relief Terminal Security Officer. To learn more...
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The Northwest Seaport Alliance's most recent Volumes & Metrics Report gives an overview of activity for the week ending in May 30. While... Read more ⇒ |
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