The Port of Tacoma will host a “Port 101” workshop Oct. 21 in Spanaway to educate the public about the Port, its history, operations and future development plans.
This is the fifth and final workshop in a series that expanded last year’s launch of the program to connect with citizens throughout the community.
"It’s important for citizens to know that Port business reaches deep into our communities, not just along the waterfront,” said Port Commission President Clare Petrich. "These workshops allow us to reach out to our community and listen to the questions people might have about the historic roots of our maritime industry, what role this activity plays today in our economy and how it will grow and affect them in the future."
The 90-minute workshop will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Pierce County Central Maintenance Facility, 4812 196th St. E., in Spanaway. The public is welcome. No reservations necessary.
The workshop visited Steilacoom, Gig Harbor, Fife and Sumner earlier this year.
About the Port of Tacoma
The Port of Tacoma is an economic engine for South Puget Sound, with more than 43,000 family-wage jobs in Pierce County and 113,000 jobs across Washington state connected to Port activities. A major gateway to Asia and Alaska, the Port of Tacoma is among the largest container ports in North America. The Port is also a major center for bulk, breakbulk and project/heavy-lift cargoes, as well as automobiles and trucks.
Contact: Tara Mattina, Port of Tacoma, (253) 428-8674