WPPA 2008 Small Ports Seminar Presentations

Thursday, October 23

What Auditors are Looking For: How to be Prepared  
            Nestor Newman, CPA CGFM, Special Assistant to the Deputy Director, State Auditor’s Office

Getting Grants: Ways of Improving your Chances
            Tami Garrow, CEO, President, Satsop Development Park

Small Port Tourism Tools: What is Working Around the State
            Wanda Keefer, Manager, Port of Clarkston
            Marilyn O’Connor, Executive Director, Port of Friday Harbor
            Ron Johnston-Rodriguez, Economic Development Director, Port of Chelan County

Friday, October 24
Open Public Meetings Act/Public Records Act: How to Keep your Port Out of Trouble
            Frank Chmelik, Chmelik, Sitkin & Davis P.S.
 
Project Management Tips for Small Port Public Works Projects     
            Randy Hayden, Director, Planning and Engineering, Port of Pasco