WPPA

The Washington Public Ports Association was formed by the Legislature in 1961. WPPA promotes the interests of the port community through education and advocacy.

[WPPA @WAPorts]

@portvanusa Terminal 1 is just the beginning. At least 6 other @WAPorts are proceeding with projects that may not be possible without TIF. Thanks to @WaTreasurer, Rep Sharon Wylie, @Sen_ACleveland, @LyndaWilson17LD , @SenBoehnke for your leadership.

[WA State Treasurer @WaTreasurer]

@thecolumbian coverage of the #VancouverWA waterfront event celebrating HB 1527, OST’s Tax Increment Financing bill. https://t.co/7It8M555Iq

Thanks to Rep. Sharon Wylie, @Sen_ACleveland, @LyndaWilson17LD, and @portvanusa for partnering to create long term economic growth for #WA

[WPPA @WAPorts]

@portvanusa Terminal 1 is just the beginning. At least 6 other @WAPorts are working on projects that may not be possible without TIF. Thanks to @WaTreasurer, @Sen_ACleveland, Rep. Sharon Wylie, @LyndaWilson17LD, @SenBoehnke for your leadership on this important tool.

[WA State Treasurer @WaTreasurer]

@thecolumbian coverage of the #VancouverWA waterfront event celebrating HB 1527, OST’s Tax Increment Financing bill. https://t.co/7It8M555Iq

Thanks to Rep. Sharon Wylie, @Sen_ACleveland, @LyndaWilson17LD, and @portvanusa for partnering to create long term economic growth for #WA

[WPPA @WAPorts]

Washington Public Ports Association hires Carly Michiels as Senior Director of Environmental Policy https://t.co/OJYhHlb26v

[Port of Everett @PortofEverett]

Port of Everett Named Port of the Year by Washington Public Ports Association. More @ https://t.co/vcJzyIxjMl

[WPPA @WAPorts]

ICYMI- We issued a press release on Friday reacting to the Lower Snake River Dams Benefit Replacement, which overstates the benefits and underestimates the costs of dam breaching: https://t.co/LBwx6vOVtN

[WPPA @WAPorts]

Congratulations to @SteveTharinger, recipient of the 2022 Compass Award for his work on behalf of not only the ports in the 24th district, but ports across the state in his role as Chair of the House Capital Budget Committee. Press release here: https://t.co/yTSWx9fQdA

[WPPA @WAPorts]

Please join us in congratulating the incredible work of the @PortofEverett's environmental team for the Bay Wood Shoreline restoration & cleanup, winning them the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award: https://t.co/TR6oBstSOX

[WPPA @WAPorts]

The @PortBellingham's innovative partnership with local community groups to create a fun space for residents to gather and enjoy the outdoors has earned them the 2022 Creative Partnership Award. Learn more about this exciting project here: https://t.co/8kZ4v1Gpw8

[WPPA @WAPorts]

Congrats to @RepBoehnke, winner of the 2022 Compass Award, for, as @PortOfBenton Exec Director Howard explains, "a well-deserved recognition to @RepBoehnke along with @WATruckingAssn's Sheri Call in forming the Supply Chain Caucus..." more here: https://t.co/ZkgthxHADX

[WPPA @WAPorts]

A big congratulations to the Port of Woodland on their 2022 Job Creator of the Year Award. Their planning efforts have created jobs now, and jobs for the future. Read the full press release here: https://t.co/U9GLGtXOuS

[WPPA @WAPorts]

We are pleased to announce the @Port_Longview has won our 2022 Community Engagement award for their beautifully designed and immersive Centennial celebration campaign. Join us in congratulating their efforts! https://t.co/q5twUrOeZb

[WPPA @WAPorts]

In this month's "Knowing the Waters" column by WPPA Counsel Frank Chmelik, our own Senior Director of Trade & Transportation Chris Herman guest writes all about freight-focused port transportation projects for ports: https://t.co/cM4EHh1wXP

[WPPA @WAPorts]

Are you looking for a new career opportunity working on behalf of Washington's ports? Do you (or someone you know) have great customer service skills? If so, check out WPPA's job opening for a Member Engagement Manager: https://t.co/oUTq7SaFj1

[WPPA @WAPorts]

In this month's Knowing the Waters, WPPA Counsel Frank Chmelik looks at how supply chain challenges have impacted port projects across the state- and what to do about it: https://t.co/f0ErJ983Bb

[Sarah Clifthorne @WAComDirector]

Great meeting - Thanks @WashingtonEcon1 for leading the economic development conversation. So many partners here- @WAStateCommerce @WAPorts @awbolympia @WAWorkforce @wsbdc @WACERB1 @WACounties @WSDAgov @AWCities @WAmicrobiz running out of space- who else?

[WPPA @WAPorts]

Our Exec Director James Thompson joins leaders of @awbolympia, @WACounties, @AWCities, @WAWorkforce at the @WashingtonEcon1 conference happening today- talking #waleg & current events.

[Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) @PNWaterways]

PNWA member, @PortofOlympia and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation are seeking community input on draft plans for the new Maritime Washington National Heritage Area.

Visit https://t.co/LEkNQ5hOfr to walk through the plan's key points or review the full plan.

[WPPA @WAPorts]

If you want to join the hearing on this package this morning at 8am, here’s the link: https://t.co/ff3HuozQg0

[WPPA @WAPorts]

Our #TransportationThursday vlog is back, and WPPA's Senior Director of Trade & Transpo Chris Herman has details for ports about what's in the #MoveAheadWA package & how to get involved...even as early as tomorrow @ 8AM: https://t.co/kP6TAM4rpv

[WPPA @WAPorts]

We've looked at the #MoveAheadWA transportation package with a port-focused lens. Take a look at our infographic explaining where the $ comes from, and where it goes- or doesn't go: https://t.co/7TIQZm72vi