BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.washingtonports.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140629 CREATED:20250909T185644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T181441Z UID:10000021-1792659600-1792756800@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2026 Small Ports DESCRIPTION:Event registration and agenda information will be posted 8 weeks prior to the event. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-small-ports/ LOCATION:Campbell’s Resort Lake Chelan\, 104 W Woodin Avenue\, Chelan\, WA\, 98816\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140629 CREATED:20260209T221424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170644Z UID:10000025-1790236800-1790337600@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2026 Environmental Seminar DESCRIPTION:Event registration and agenda information will be posted 8 weeks prior to the event. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-environmental-seminar/ LOCATION:Renaissance Seattle Hotel\, 515 Madison Street\, Seattle\, 98104\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Environmental-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140629 CREATED:20250909T185422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T194541Z UID:10000020-1784534400-1784739600@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2026 Commissioners Seminar DESCRIPTION:Event registration and agenda information will be posted 8 weeks prior to the event. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-commissioners-seminar/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 25 N Worthen Street\,\, Wenatchee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Hilton-Garden-Inn-Wanatchee-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140629 CREATED:20250909T185129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T194554Z UID:10000019-1783497600-1783702800@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2026 Directors Seminar DESCRIPTION:Event registration and agenda information will be posted 8 weeks prior to the event. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-directors-seminar/ LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott\, 1295 NE North Fairway Rd\, Pullman\, WA\, 99163\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Courtyard-Pullman2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140629 CREATED:20250909T184246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194737Z UID:10000018-1782288000-1782493200@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2026 Finance & Administration Seminar DESCRIPTION:Event registration and agenda information will be posted 8 weeks prior to the event. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-finance-seminar/ LOCATION:Hotel Indigo\, 1028 13th Street\, Everett\, WA\, 98201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Indigo-Everett2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140629 CREATED:20260325T184542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T215713Z UID:10000028-1780650000-1780671600@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2026 WPPA Port Academy Series Second Edition DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the second 2026 WPPA Port Academy Series event\, June 5th at the Port of Moses Lake \nFollowing a strong response to the Port Academy Series\, we are pleased to invite WPPA members to the second event of 2026. This educational initiative is designed to provide port staff with an opportunity to learn from one another through hands-on\, port-led forums. This session will be hosted by the Port of Moses Lake on Friday\, June 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nThe Port Academy Series focuses on collaboration and knowledge-sharing across Washington’s port community. This session will highlight the Port of Moses Lake and its ongoing work in aviation\, industrial development\, and infrastructure investment\, including operations at Grant County International Airport. Participants will gain insight into how the port approaches long-range planning\, economic development\, and asset management in a rural setting. \nWhether you are a Port Manager\, Finance Officer\, Environmental Specialist\, or work in another area of port operations\, this event offers a practical opportunity to learn from peers and explore approaches that may be applicable to your own port. The program will include a mix of presentations\, facilitated discussion\, and a tour of port facilities. Lunch is provided. \nTo support meaningful discussion\, registration is limited to a small group of 25 participants. While the focus is on port staff\, commissioners are welcome to attend if space is available. \nTopics Covered Will Include: \n\nPort governance and lines of business\nIndustrial and aviation development\nInfrastructure planning and investment\nEconomic development strategy\nFacilitated peer discussion and Q&A\nAnd more\n\nRegistration Fee: $100 plus tax (9.8%) \nIn 2025\, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5814\, expanding retail sales tax to include events such as workshops and seminars. As a result\, WPPA is required to apply retail sales tax to registration fees. \nSpace is limited\, so we encourage early registration. \nRegister Now \nRegistration Closes: May 29th URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-wppa-port-academy-series-second-edition/ LOCATION:Port of Moses Lake\, 7810 Andrews St NE\, Moses Lake\, 98837\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PO-Moses-Lake-POTY24-Photo2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140629 CREATED:20250909T183814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T185308Z UID:10000017-1779177600-1779382800@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2026 Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:2026 Spring Meeting Welcome\nAgenda\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Meeting Welcome\nAgenda\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \nDear Port Colleagues and Friends: \nOn behalf of your WPPA Executive Committee\, I am excited to extend an invitation to the first even of our annual conference program: the WPPA 2026 Spring Meeting. This year we are back above the beautiful Columbia River at Skamania Lodge: Tuesday May 19th through Thursday May 21st . \nWith a slightly modified timeline\, due primarily to lodge availability\, this is the perfect kickoff to the 2026 Memorial Day Weekend! \nBringing ports and our partners together is the essence of what we do at WPPA\, and it really is something the staff and our Executive Committee look forward to every year. Especially after a challenging legislative session\, in an uncertain moment\, seeing familiar faces and talking about the critical work of Washington ports could not come at a better time. You all continue to demonstrate the power of ports\, providing civic leadership and building projects and partnerships that bring prosperity to your communities. \nEach year\, our Spring and Winter Meetings convene more than two hundred people to discuss the latest issues facing our ports\, from exciting new ideas to longstanding challenges. This year’s Spring Meeting has an engaging agenda that includes a few adjustments to our usual format\, along with a great list of speakers that reflects your ideas for what ought to be covered.  And maybe more valuable than any individual speaker: you will be there! The rolling lawn of the lodge will be full of port leaders\, associate members\, invited guests\, and friends and family. In these off-schedule conversations you’ll find inspiration for the year ahead! \nPlease plan to come\, be engaged\, be excited\, be educated\, and be together! \nWe look forward to seeing all of you in Stevenson\, WA at Skamania Lodge this May\, \n  \nJack Ng\, Commissioner\, Port of South Whidbey\n2026 WPPA President \nEric ffitch\, Executive Director\nWashington Public Ports Association URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-spring-meeting/ LOCATION:Skamania Lodge\, 1131 Skamania Lodge Way\, Stevenson\, WA\, 98648\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Skamania-Firepit2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20260225T195047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T211922Z UID:10000027-1777377600-1777381200@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn - Building Talent Pipelines: How Ports Partner with Local CTE Programs DESCRIPTION:The WPPA Communications Committee is holding a Lunch & Learn on Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs: \nDiscover how ports are building strong partnerships with local CTE programs. Speakers from Tacoma\, Vancouver\, and Kalama will share successful strategies\, from maritime tech and skill center collaborations to internships and student‑run retail. Come get inspired by practical\, replicable ideas for connecting students with real‑world career pathways. \nRegistration is open and there is no charge to attend – register now and mark your calendar for April 28th at 12:00 noon. If you have any questions\, contact Mandy Lill. \n  \nclick here to register URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/how-ports-partner-with-local-cte-programs/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lunch-and-Learn-Graphic-2026.png LOCATION:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/how-ports-partner-with-local-cte-programs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20260129T210334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T000805Z UID:10000024-1775811600-1775833200@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2026 WPPA Port Academy Series First Edition DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the first 2026 WPPA Port Academy Series event – April 10th at the Port of Olympia  – Now sold out and registration is closed! \nPlease note: We have filled all the available seats for this event\, we are sold out and registration is now closed. If you have any questions\, you can reach out to James Cockburn or Mandy Lill. \nLast year\, we introduced the academy series to rave reviews\, so we’re excited to invite WPPA port members to our first Port Academy Series event of 2026! As a reminder\, this educational initiative designed to provide port staff with an opportunity to learn from one another through hands-on\, port-led forums. This edition will be graciously hosted by the Port of Olympia on April 10th  from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nThe Port Academy Series is all about collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Whether you’re a Port Manager\, Finance Officer\, Environmental Policy Specialist\, or Marina Manager\, this event offers a chance to dive deep into the inner workings of the Port of Olympia and explore key topics that can help improve your own port’s operations. We hope to provide insights that are helpful to ports small\, medium\, and large. Expect a mix of learning sessions\, insightful discussions\, and a tour of the Port’s facilities. And lunch is on WPPA! \nWe’ve designed this series to be informal and flexible\, with a small group of 25 attendees to encourage open dialogue. While the focus is on port staff\, we welcome commissioners who may benefit from the event as well—just reach out to us to see if there’s space! \nTopics Covered Will Include: \n\nPort Lines of Business\nFinance Structure\nEnvironmental Programs\nPublic Relations and Outreach\nAdvocacy\nAnd More!\n\nRegistration Fee: $100 plus tax* (9.8%) \nRegistration is closed \n  \n*In 2025\, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5814\, which expands the types of “services” that are subject to the retail sales tax. According to guidance from the Department of Revenue\, that includes “lectures\, seminars\, workshops\, or courses where participants attend either in person or via internet.” As such\, we are now charging attendees at WPPA conferences a retail sales tax\, which is noted on the event registration page for your information. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-wppa-port-academy-series-first-edition/ LOCATION:Port of Olympia\, 626 Columbia St. NW\, Suite 1-B -Olympics Room\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PO-Olympia-Marina.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20251027T192805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T142643Z UID:10000023-1770310800-1770393600@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2026 Port Day DESCRIPTION:No Registration Required\n\nThursday\, February 5 – Ports & Maritime Reception\n5:00 – 8:00 pm – Uptown Grill\, 516 Capitol Way So\, Olympia \n\nFriday\, February 6 – Port Day at the Capitol\nPort Day 2026 – Click Here for Draft Agenda\n**Breakfast\, Lunch\, and the Main Program Will be Held in the Columbia Room of the Legislative Building** \n\n**WPPA is unable to offer parking at the Ports Building\, as our spaces are limited\, and reserved for tenants.\nWe encourage visitors to review available parking options on the campus map and recommend arriving early to secure a spot nearby.**\n\nPlease reach out to Mandy Lill if you have any questions. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-port-day/ LOCATION:Capitol Building\, 416 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CapitolApril2023-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250114T184401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T195242Z UID:10000001-1763553600-1763726400@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting - Marriott Tacoma Downtown DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\nAgenda\n \n \n \n \n Welcome\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\nAgenda\n \n \n \n \n \nDear Port Colleagues and Friends: \nOn behalf of our WPPA Executive Committee\, I am thrilled to extend an invite you to WPPA’s Annual Meeting\, which for the first time is being held at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown. In conjunction with the Annual Meeting\, we will also be holding a CLE Seminar and the bi-annual New Commissioners Seminar. This year’s event will also feature another fun element: an auction to benefit the WPPA Educational Foundation! \nAs always\, your presence and input at this annual meeting is vital to our cohesive statewide efforts as we will be talking about timely topics and shared priorities that affect the future of our ports and our industry partners. We have assembled a compelling agenda so far\, with a diverse group of speakers and informative learning experiences\, and more topics will be added as we approach the event.  Most importantly\, we will connect with each other over key current challenges and areas where we can partner to improve our outcomes. Please plan to attend\, engage\, learn\, and connect.  I am excited to work together as an association to represent the needs of our port communities. \nI look forward to seeing all of you in Tacoma! \nEric ffitch\, Executive Director – Washington Public Ports Association \n**Please note: This is the Marriott Tacoma Downtown that is attached to the convention center** \nPlease email Mandy Lill with any questions and for sponsorship inquiries. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-annual-meeting-marriott-tacoma-downtown/ LOCATION:Marriott Tacoma Downtown\, 1538 Commerce St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-3.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250114T184933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T201627Z UID:10000002-1763467200-1763551800@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 New Commissioners Seminar - Marriott Tacoma Downtown DESCRIPTION:The 2025 New Commissioners Seminar is attached to the Annual Meeting and more information will be posted 8 weeks prior to the event. \nThe New Commissioners Seminar happens every other year and it is an educational product we offer to newly elected commissioners\, new port staff\, and new executives who are trying to get up to speed on all things Washington ports. \nWe often get questions from people about whether you have to be a newly-elected commissioner to attend. The answer is definitive: NO! We have been joined in the past by commissioners who were appointed mid-term and had yet to have the chance to attend a New Commissioner Seminar; seasoned commissioners who wanted to brush up on the latest information; and we have had staff from ports who were eager to learn more about port basics. The goal here is education\, so we want to make sure that information is available to all. \nPlease email Mandy Lill with any questions and for sponsorship inquiries. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-new-commissioners-seminar-marriott-tacoma-downtown/ LOCATION:Marriott Tacoma Downtown\, 1538 Commerce St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-3.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250821T225908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T174840Z UID:10000015-1761728400-1761750000@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 WPPA Port Academy Series Third Edition DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our third Edition of the 2025 WPPA Port Academy Series – October 29th at the Port of Port Angeles! \nOur first two academy series classes were a big success\, so we’re excited to invite WPPA members to our third Port Academy Series event! This is a new educational initiative designed to provide port staff with an opportunity to learn from one another through hands-on\, port-led forums. This is the final of three installments in 2025 and is graciously hosted by the Port of Port Angeles on October 29th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nThe Port Academy Series is all about collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Whether you’re a Port Manager\, Finance Officer\, Environmental Policy Specialist\, or Marina Manager\, this event offers a chance to dive deep into the inner workings of the Port of Port Angeles and explore key topics that can help improve your own port’s operations. Expect a mix of learning sessions\, insightful discussions\, and a tour of the Port’s facilities. And lunch is on WPPA! \nWe’ve designed this series to be informal and flexible\, with a small group of 25 attendees to encourage open dialogue. While the focus is on port staff\, we welcome commissioners who may benefit from the event as well—just reach out to us to see if there’s space! \n\nTopics Covered Will Include:\nPort Lines of Business\nFinance Structure\nEnvironmental Programs\nPublic Relations and Outreach\nAdvocacy\n\nRegistration Fee: $100 \nSpace is limited\, so register now and reserve your spot for this valuable learning opportunity!  \nRegister Now \nRegistration Closes:  October 24th \n  \nMore information and event details URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-wppa-port-academy-series-third-edition/ LOCATION:Field Events & Arts Hall\, 201 W Front St\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98362\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PO-Port-Angeles-Waterfront.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250114T185323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T224645Z UID:10000003-1761224400-1761307200@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 Small Ports Seminar - Campbell's Resort\, Chelan DESCRIPTION:Welcome & FAQ\nRegistration\nSponsors\nAgenda\n \n \n Welcome & FAQ\nRegistration\nSponsors\nAgenda\n \n \n \n \n \nHello WPPA MEMBERS! \nWe hope you will join us… \nTime to mark your calendar and make your reservations for the 2025 WPPA SMALL PORTS SEMINAR! The 2025 Seminar is once again scheduled to take place in beautiful Chelan at Campbell’s Resort on October 23rd and 24th. You don’t want to miss this year’s event! \nAs in years past\, the seminar will officially run from 1:00 p.m. Thursday\, October 23rd to Noon on Friday\, October 24th.  We have set aside a block of rooms at Campbell’s Resort for our group\, but please make your room reservations right away as that room block expires on September 22nd and it is possible that we could sell out prior to that date. \nWe’re continuing our tradition of offering an optional Thursday morning intensive training designed specifically for our small ports. This year’s focus is Brownfields 101\, and we’re excited to present a fantastic panel of speakers who will cover topics that matter to all of us. I highly encourage you to attend! No registration is required for this optional training\, everyone is welcome\, and there’s no charge to participate. \nOur regular event schedule will include topics such as: \n\nIndustrial Development Districts\nUpdates & Resources from SAO\nSmall Ports Tourism Promotion\n\nAND \n\nGet an introduction to Impact Washington!\n\nOur presenters are excited to share and interact with all of you and help you navigate various processes to achieve your goals! \nWe look forward to seeing you in Chelan! \nEric ffitch\, Executive Director \n  \n\n\n2025 Small Ports Seminar FAQ\nWhere and when is this years event? \nThe 2025 Small Ports Seminar is at Campbell’s Resort in Lake Chelan\, October 23rd – 24th. \nHow do I register for this event? \nPlease register by clicking on the “registration” link at the top of this page so we capture all the proper information. \nWill I receive confirmation of my registration? \nYes! Confirmation of online registrations will be sent via email within 48 hours. The confirmation will be sent to both the attendee and admin email addresses shown in the registration section.  If you do not receive confirmation within 2 days\, please do not hesitate to email Mandy Lill or call 360.878.6299. \nThere was no link to pay for my registration\, how do I pay you? \nWPPA will send an invoice for all registrations and sponsorships after the event has occurred. You can pay via check or call in a credit card payment. \nIs registration required for the optional Thursday morning intensive session? \nNO\, you do not need to register for the optional intensive training session; anyone can attend that session even if you are not attending the rest of the event. Just show up. \nWhat is the dress code? \nDress is smart casual. \nHotel Information \nPlease make your reservations directly through Campbell’s Resort to be a part of our room block! Call 800-553-8225 to make your reservations. Be sure to tell them our group block name to receive our special pricing: Washington Public Ports Association OR our group block number: 762841. \nWPPA rates at Campbells Resort are: Traditional – Deluxe room types range from $164.00 – $194.00 plus applicable taxes. Should you wish to extend your stay\, these rates are also offered 3 days prior and 3 days post our event\, subject to availability. \nReservations must be made by September 22 to guarantee our group rate.  Our room block may sell out prior to this date so make your reservations now! Once our room block is “sold out”\, standard rates will apply. \nCampbell’s has a 7-day cancellation policy. EXCEPTION – Reservations made 6 months in advance have a 1-month cancellation policy! \nYou will be asked to guarantee the reservation with a credit card.  Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. They do not offer late checkout. \nPlease only book the number of rooms you need\, do not overbook. We have lots of members that need rooms at the special rate and when you overbook and then cancel closer to the meetings\, we lose those rooms in our block and have members that have to pay extra or choose not to attend. \nIf you have a room you no longer need\, please contact Mandy Lill BEFORE you cancel. We may have someone on a waiting list that could use your extra room! \nParking & Wi-Fi \nThere is complimentary self-parking and wireless internet. \nIs there a registration deadline? \nThe seminar registration deadline is October 17th\, 2025 \nWhat are the registration fees? \nAssociate Member/Agency Personnel – $165 \nNon-Member – $255 \nPort Commissioners and Staff – Varies depending on size of port: \n\n\n\n$60.00\n$75.00\n$125.00\n\n\n\n\nAllyn\nChehalis\nChinook\nClarkston\nColumbia\nCoupeville\nDewatto\nGarfield\nGrand Coulee\nGrapeview\nHoodsport\nIllahee\nIndianola\nKeyport\nKlickitat\nLopez\nManchester\nMattawa\nOrcas\nPeninsula\nRoyal Slope\nTracyton\nWahkiakum #1\nWahkiakum #2\nWarden\nWaterman\nBrownsville\nCamas-Washougal\nCentralia\nEphrata\nFriday Harbor\nGrandview\nIlwaco\nKennewick\nKingston\nOthello\nPend Oreille\nPoulsbo\nQuincy\nRidgefield\nShelton\nSilverdale\nSkamania\nSouth Whidbey Island\nSunnyside\nWhitman County\nWillapa Harbor\nWoodland\nBenton\nBremerton\nChelan-Douglas\nEdmonds\nMoses Lake\nPasco\nPort Angeles\nPort Townsend\nSeattle\nSkagit\nTacoma\nWalla Walla\nAnacortes\nBellingham\nEverett\nGrays Harbor\nKalama\nLongview\nOlympia\nVancouver\n\n\n\nWhat does my registration fee include? \nThe registration fee includes everything listed on the Small Ports Seminar agenda. \nDo I need to register my spouse\, what can they attend\, and is there a charge? \nWhile there is no additional fee for a spouse to attend\, we do ask that you register them in advance. Your guest is invited and encouraged to attend the Thursday evening reception. Any other meals we offer are for meeting attendees only. Please be sure to include your guests’ full name on the registration form when registering for this event. \nI have dietary restrictions/I’m vegetarian.  How do I let you know this? \nPlease use the comment section on the registration form to let us know about any dietary restrictions or preferences. This helps us ensure that your meals are tailored to your needs. Note that due to hotel policies\, we may not be able to accommodate last-minute requests\, so it’s important to share this information in advance. \nIf you experience any issues with the form or have questions\, feel free to contact Mandy Lill at mlill@washingtonports.org for assistance. \nWhat if I have to cancel? \nA $100 administration fee will be charged for cancellations received after October 15th and for registrants failing to show. \nI am an associate member and would like to learn about sponsorship opportunities and if you offer display tables? \nWe love our sponsors! You can increase your visibility to WPPA members and help keep the attendance fees low at Small Ports. Sponsors gain exposure on our website\, in printed and online meeting materials\, and from the podium. \n  \nAll Sponsors Receive: \n\nLogo on the Small Ports sponsor page of the WPPA website\nListing as a sponsor on the event handout\nVerbal recognition at the event\n\nSponsorship Levels & Benefits \n$2\,000 – Reception Food Sponsor \n\nLarge logo on reception sponsor sign\nLink to your website on sponsor page\n2 free registrations\nOptional table at reception (no charge)\nLimit: 3 sponsors\n\n$1\,000 – Reception Bar Sponsor \n\nMedium logo on reception sponsor sign\n1 free registration\nOptional table at reception (no charge)\nLimit: 3 sponsors\n\n $750 – Spouse Participation Sponsor \n\nLogo on sponsor sign at registration desk (visible throughout the meeting)\nChoice of:\n\n1 free registration\nOR table at reception for discounted rate of $100\n\n\nLimit: 2 sponsors\n\n$650 – General Reception Sponsor \n\nCompany name on large sponsorship sign in reception room\nChoice of:\n\n1 free registration\nOR table at reception for discounted rate of $100\n\n\nUnlimited sponsors\n\n$500 – Caffeine & Cookies Sponsor – SOLD OUT \n\nLogo on sponsor sign in meeting room (next to coffee/snacks)\n1 free registration\nLimit: 4 sponsors\n\n$250 – Table Only (Non-Sponsor Option) \n\nTable at Associate Member Reception (see below)\nName listed in program as having a table\nLimited tables \n\nAssociate Member Reception Information \nThursday\, October 23 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM \nCome join us for a casual\, friendly networking event where Associate Members and port representatives can connect\, share ideas\, and build relationships. \n\nSet Up & Display: We’ll have ten display tables available in the reception space. You’re welcome to arrive as early as 2:00 PM to pick your spot and get set up. Your display will stay up throughout the reception\, giving attendees a chance to stop by\, chat\, and learn more about what you do.\nMake Meaningful Connections: Many of our ports are looking for guidance and new partnerships—but they might not know where to start. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself\, share your expertise\, and explore how you might support their work.\nWrap-Up: Once the reception wraps up at 6:00 PM\, we’ll need to clear the room\, so please plan to pack up your display at that time.\nReserve Your Table: Tables are $250 (registration fee not included).\n\nSpace is limited to just 10 tables\, email Mandy Lill to secure a display table or to inquire about sponsorships. \nThank you! URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-small-ports-seminar-campbells-resort-chelan/ LOCATION:Campbell’s Resort Lake Chelan\, 104 W Woodin Avenue\, Chelan\, WA\, 98816\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250114T185732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182431Z UID:10000004-1758783600-1758888000@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 Environmental Seminar - Alderbrook Lodge\, Union DESCRIPTION:Welcome & FAQ\nRegistration\nSponsors\nAgenda\n \n \n Welcome & FAQ\nRegistration\nSponsors\nAgenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDear Colleagues\, \nIt’s time to gather for WPPA’s Environmental Seminar! As you know\, this event provides participants with a relaxed venue to learn about environmental issues\, share experiences\, and reconnect with friends in the port community. In addition to presentations by experts\, this year’s agenda is full of the peer-to-peer interactions that have time and again proven so valuable. \nThe 2025 seminar will be held at Alderbrook Resort in Union. The meeting officially begins the morning of Thursday\, September 25th and will conclude by noon on Friday\, September 26th. \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you in Union! \nSincerely\,\nCarly Michiels\nSr. Director of Environmental Policy \n2025 Environmental Seminar FAQ\nWhere and when is this year’s event?\nThe 2025 Environmental Seminar is at Alderbrook Resort in Union\, September 25th – 26th. \nHow do I register for this event?\nPlease register using our online form HERE on our website\, so we capture all the proper information. \nWill I receive confirmation of my seminar registration?\nYes! Confirmation of online registrations will be sent via email within 48 hours. The confirmation will be sent to both the attendee and admin email addresses shown in the registration section.  If you do not receive confirmation within 2 days\, please do not hesitate to email Mandy Lill or call 360.878.6299. \nThere was no link to pay for my registration\, how do I pay you?\nWPPA will send an invoice for all registrations and sponsorships after the event has occurred. You can pay via check or call in a credit card payment. \nWhat is the dress code?\nDress is business casual. \nHotel Information:\n \nHOTEL ROOMS UPDATE (as of 7/29) – We have sold out of our room block! If you are interested in coming but don’t yet have a room\, you can contact Mandy Lill for more information and to be put on a waiting list. For anyone that has a room but is going to cancel it – please contact Mandy Lill first! I have attendees on a waiting list for a room and the only way we can keep the room in our block is if we know about it before you cancel. \nTHE CUTOFF DATE FOR HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS IS Monday August 25th \nOur special group rate at Alderbrook Resort is $270 + taxes and fees. To make a reservation\, call the hotel directly at 360.898.2145 and be sure to refer to the “WPPA Environmental Seminar 2025” to get our rate. Please book your reservation directly with the hotel (not a 3rd party) so we can be sure to account for you in our room block. \nIf you have to cancel a hotel reservation\, please contact Mandy Lill first! There may be someone on a waiting list for a room and the only way we can keep the room in our block is if we know about it before you cancel. Alderbrook’s cancellation policy is 7 days prior to your stay. If you cancel within 7 days or if you no-show\, the hotel will charge you the first night’s room and tax. \nOnce our room block is “sold out”\, standard rates will apply. Please note: our block may sell out any time prior to the cut-off date. Your reservation is fully refundable as long as you cancel at least 8 days prior. \nParking at Alderbrook is no charge. \nPhishing & Security Reminder\nPlease be aware that scammers may impersonate hotel staff. If you receive an email\, call\, or message asking you to update payment details or provide bank account information\, do not respond using the contact details in that message. \nIf anything seems unusual\, confirm directly with the hotel by calling their official phone number or by checking with staff at the front desk. \nIs there a registration deadline?\nTo get the early bird registration rate\, you must register online by Friday\, August 29th. After that date\, the registration fee will increase by 10%. The final date to register online will be Wednesday\, September 17th\, 2025. After that date\, you will need to contact Mandy Lill for help registering. \nWhat are the registration fees and what do they include?\nPlease click here to view fees on the registration page. The fees include everything listed on the Environmental Seminar agenda. We will bill you for your attendance after the event has occurred. \nCan I bring my spouse and what portion of the event can they attend?\nYes\, you can bring your spouse! Spouses are invited and encouraged to attend the Thursday evening reception. There is no additional fee for this! Breakfast and lunch during the meeting is for registered attendees only\, not for guests. \nDo I need to register my Spouse?\nYes\, please register your spouse. While there is no separate fee for them to attend the receptions\, we do ask that you register them in advance so we have a proper headcount for food. Please be sure to include your guests full name on the registration form. \nI have food allergies/I’m a vegetarian\, etc. How do I let you know this?\nThere is a comment section on the registration form. PLEASE note this information there so we can be sure to order meals that accommodate your needs! I must know ahead of time what your dietary requests are as the hotel has to plan ahead for this. If you experience challenges with the form or forgot to add that information when you registered\, contact Mandy Lill for help: mlill@washingtonports.org or call 360.878.6299. \nWhat if I have to cancel?\nA $100 administration fee will be charged for cancellations received after Monday\, September 15th\, 2025\, and for registrants failing to show. \nAre there sponsorships available for this event?\nAbsolutely! Sponsorships are key for us being able to deliver a quality event. If you would like to be a sponsor\, you can email Mandy for more information. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-environmental-seminar-alderbrook-lodge-union/ LOCATION:Alderbrook Resort\, 10 E Alderbrook Dr\, Union\, WA\, 98592\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/firepitpatio-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250617T203129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T204728Z UID:10000014-1755162000-1755183600@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 WPPA Port Academy Series Second Edition DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our second Edition of the “WPPA Port Academy Series” – August 14th at the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority (CDRPA)! \nOur first academy series class was a big success\, so we’re excited to invite WPPA members to our second Port Academy Series event! This is a new educational initiative designed to provide port staff with an opportunity to learn from one another through hands-on\, port-led forums. This is the second of three installments in 2025 and is graciously hosted by the CDRPA on August 14th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nThe Port Academy Series is all about collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Whether you’re a Port Manager\, Finance Officer\, Environmental Policy Specialist\, or Marina Manager\, this event offers a chance to dive deep into the inner workings of the CDRPA and explore key topics that can help improve your own port’s operations. Expect a mix of learning sessions\, insightful discussions\, and a tour of the Port’s facilities. And lunch is on WPPA! \nWe’ve designed this series to be informal and flexible\, with a small group of 30 attendees to encourage open dialogue. While the focus is on port staff\, we welcome commissioners who may benefit from the event as well—just reach out to us to see if there’s space! \n\nTopics Covered Will Include:\nPort Lines of Business\nFinance Structure\nEnvironmental Programs\nPublic Relations and Outreach\nAdvocacy\n\nRegistration Fee: $100 \nSpace is limited\, so sign up now and reserve your spot for this valuable learning opportunity!  \nRegister Now \nRegistration Closes:  August 5th \n  URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/wppa-port-academy-series/ LOCATION:Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority\, 285 Technology Center Way\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CDRPA-Confluence-Technology-Center.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250605T195402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T011133Z UID:10000013-1753056000-1753315199@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 WPPA Commissioners Seminar DESCRIPTION:2025 Commissioners Seminar Welcome\nAgenda & Sponsors\nRegistration\nFAQ\n \n \n 2025 Commissioners Seminar Welcome\nAgenda & Sponsors\nRegistration\nFAQ\n \n \n \n \n \nDear Port Commissioners: \nWelcome to the 2025 Commissioners Seminar\, hosted this year in the Northwest corner of our state at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine. If you are a new commissioner and this is your first Commissioners Seminar with us\, the port community and I are pleased to welcome you to what we hope will be the first of many seminars with WPPA. And for those returning for their second\, fifth\, or fifteenth\, I am thrilled to welcome you to another great event! \nThis conference is always a high point for me on the list of our educational seminars. At the Commissioners Seminar\, our organization’s senior leaders get the chance to learn from each other and hear successes and challenges that make them stop and say “Hey\, that same thing happened at my port!” And we also welcome presenters who come and share insight and experience on issues of relevance to your work. We are grateful that our commissioners take time from their busy lives to spend two days diving deep into port issues alongside commissioner colleagues and old friends. Careful or you might have some fun along the way! \nWe begin the Commissioners Seminar this year on the evening of Monday July 21st with a reception\, and the event will conclude on the afternoon of Wednesday July 23rd. \nRegistration for the Commissioners seminar is $525 and you can register online below. As always\, your spouse is welcome at our evening social events\, although we do need to know ahead of time for our internal planning purposes. \nPlease view the draft agenda\, registration\, and the frequently asked questions (including hotel information) at the links above. \nThank you and we hope to see you in beautiful Blaine! \n \nEric ffitch\, Executive Director \nWashington Public Ports Association URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-wppa-commissioners-seminar/ LOCATION:Semiahmoo Resort\, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway\, Blaine\, WA\, 98230\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Semiahmoo-Resort-in-Blaine.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Lill":MAILTO:mlill@washingtonports.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250114T190845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T160932Z UID:10000006-1752134400-1752235200@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 Directors Seminar - Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nRegistration\nAgenda & Sponsors\nFAQ\n \n \n Welcome\nRegistration\nAgenda & Sponsors\nFAQ\n \n \n \n \n \nDear Port Directors: \nThe Annual WPPA Port Directors Seminar is one of the most valuable events that you can attend each year\, and one I look forward to all year long. Now is the time to mark your calendars and make hotel reservations so you can be sure not to miss this year’s gathering. \nThis year\, I am excited to announce that the Directors Seminar will be held at the Sleeping Lady Resort in beautiful Leavenworth\, July 10th – 11th. See FAQs for hotel information. \nYou can register by clicking on the link above.  Your spouse is most welcome at our evening social events\, all we ask is that you give us plenty of advance notice so we account for them when estimating headcounts for group meals. \nThank you and we hope to see you in Leavenworth! \nEric ffitch\, WPPA URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-directors-seminar-sleeping-lady-mountain-resort/ LOCATION:Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort\, 7375 Icicle Road\, Leavenworth\, WA\, 98826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cabin_Image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250114T191157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222645Z UID:10000007-1750852800-1751025600@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 Finance & Administration Seminar - Marcus Whitman Hotel\, Walla Walla DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nAgenda\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\n \n \n Welcome\nAgenda\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDear Port Colleagues and Friends: \nWelcome to the 2025 WPPA Finance and Administration Seminar! \nWe are excited to gather this year at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in the beautiful wine country of Walla Walla. We hope that you will be able to join us for three days of education\, discussion\, and networking with your port peers. \nThe seminar will begin on Wednesday morning with an optional tour of Key Technology\, a Port of Walla Walla tenant. From there\, we’ll move into a robust program featuring updates and insights relevant to port finance and administration. \nWe invite all port finance officers and auditors\, commissioners\, executive directors\, and our associate members\, to join us in Walla Walla for this comprehensive educational opportunity! \nSincerely\, \nTasha Cilurso\nBusiness Manager/Auditor\nWashington Public Ports Administration \nScott Goodrich\nWPPA Finance & Administration Committee Chair\nChief Financial Officer\nPort of Vancouver URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-finance-administration-seminar-marcus-whitman-hotel-walla-walla/ LOCATION:Marcus Whitman Hotel\, 6 West Rose Street\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Picture-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250327T212041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T171700Z UID:10000010-1749027600-1749049200@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:Inaugural Port Academy Series DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Inaugural Edition of the “WPPA Port Academy Series” – June 4th at the Port of Kalama! – Now sold out! \nPlease note: We have filled all the available seats for this event\, we are sold out! However\, we are keeping a waiting list so if you are interested in being on that list\, please fill out the registration form at the link below and we will let you know if we get any cancellations and are able to sub you in. \nWe’re excited to invite WPPA members to our first-ever Port Academy Series event\, a new educational initiative designed to provide port staff with an opportunity to learn from one another through hands-on\, port-led forums. This series will include three to four installments annually\, with the first being graciously hosted by the Port of Kalama on June 4th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nThe Port Academy Series is all about collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Whether you’re a Port Manager\, Finance Officer\, Environmental Policy Specialist\, or Marina Manager\, this event offers a chance to dive deep into the inner workings of the Port of Kalama and explore key topics that can help improve your own port’s operations. Expect a mix of learning sessions\, insightful discussions\, and a tour of the Port’s facilities. And lunch is on WPPA! \nWe’ve designed this series to be informal and flexible\, with a small group of 25 attendees to encourage open dialogue. While the focus is on port staff\, we welcome commissioners who may benefit from the event as well—just reach out to us to see if there’s space! \nTopics Covered Will Include:\nPort Lines of Business\nFinance Structure\nEnvironmental Programs\nPublic Relations and Outreach\nAdvocacy \nRegistration Fee: $100 \nSpace is limited\, so sign up now and reserve your spot for this valuable learning opportunity! – Now sold out\, see above \nRegistration Closes:  May 28th \n  \n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/inaugural-port-academy-series/ LOCATION:Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority\, 285 Technology Center Way\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250523T220334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T220355Z UID:10000012-1748952000-1748955600@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn: The Do's & Don'ts of Communicating About TIF DESCRIPTION:The WPPA Communications Committee is holding a Lunch & Learn on Tax Increment Financing (TIF). We hope you will join us to learn the dos and don’ts when it comes to the communication side of TIF. Our speakers have firsthand experience and want to share their tips with you! Please click here to get signed up for our June 3rd event. If you have any questions\, contact Mandy Lill. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/virtual-lunch-learn-the-dos-donts-of-communicating-about-tif/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LL-06.04.2025-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250114T191445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T214549Z UID:10000008-1747224000-1747396800@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:2025 Spring Meeting Welcome\nAgenda\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n 2025 Spring Meeting Welcome\nAgenda\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \nDear Port Colleagues and Friends: \nOn behalf of your WPPA Executive Committee\, I am excited to extend an invitation to our WPPA 2025 Spring Meeting. This year we are back in the Inland Northwest\, with the City of Spokane playing host at the ever-popular Historic Davenport Hotel\, May 14th – 16th. \nBringing our members together is the essence of what we do at WPPA\, and the energy and enthusiasm we see in the connections between our ports\, our associate members\, and our invited speakers helps power our work for the rest of the year. And in fact\, in that work we continue to see  “energy” and “power” are two of the issues that continue to unite our ports around challenges that require urgent attention. \nEach year\, our Spring and Annual conferences convene more than two hundred people to discuss the latest issues facing our ports and to gain valuable insight from our partners. This year’s Spring Meeting has an engaging agenda that includes a few adjustments to our usual format\, along with a great list of speakers that reflects your ideas for what ought to be covered.  And as important as any one speaker\, the hallways of the Historic Davenport Hotel will be full of port leaders and longtime collaborators seeking out quiet corners to talk about past projects\, future plans\, and the possibility for partnership. \nPlease plan to attend\, engage\, learn\, and connect.  We are excited to see all our members come together to discuss how we best represent the needs of our port communities. \nWe look forward to seeing all of you in Spokane! \nGlen Bachman\, Commissioner – Port of Everett\n2025 WPPA President \nEric ffitch\, Executive Director – Washington Public Ports Association URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-spring-meeting-historic-davenport-hotel-spokane/ LOCATION:Historic Davenport Hotel\, 10 S Post Street\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Davenport_Hotel-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140630 CREATED:20250114T191839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T173457Z UID:10000009-1738220400-1738242000@www.washingtonports.org SUMMARY:2025 Port Day DESCRIPTION:NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, JANUARY 29TH\nPORTS AND MARITIME RECEPTION\n5:00 – 8:00 pm – Open House Reception at: Heritage Distilling – 4200 Capitol Blvd SE Suite 104\, Tumwater\, WA 98501\nFeaturing Pacific Northwest Seafood and Co-Hosted By The Washington Maritime Federation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, JANUARY 30TH\nPORT DAY AT THE CAPITOL\n\n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD OUR AGENDA FOR SPEAKER DETAILS\n\n\n\n\n\n**Breakfast\, Lunch\, And The Main Program Will Be Held In The Columbia Room Of The Legislative Building** \n7:30 – 9:00 am – Coffee and Pastries\, Welcome Remarks\, Introductions\, Legislative Speakers \n9:00 – 11:45 am – Meetings With Your Legislators on Your Own\n(you must make appointments with your legislators in advance – you can find their contact information HERE) \n11:45 am – 1:30 pm – Lunch\, Legislative Speakers\, Debrief \n1:30 – 4:00 pm – Meetings on Your Own \n** PLEASE NOTE THAT WPPA IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE ANY PARKING AT THE PORT BUILDING. OUR PARKING SPACES ARE LIMITED AND RENTED TO OUR TENANTS. YOU CAN VIEW PARKING OPTIONS HERE ON THE CAMPUS MAP. WE RECOMMEND ARRIVING EARLY TO FIND A DECENT SPOT.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Mandy Lill if you have any questions. URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2025-port-day/ LOCATION:Capitol Building\, 416 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CapitolApril2023-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR