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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 \nIn 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 a result\, WPPA now charges retail sales tax on applicable event registrations at the local rate for the jurisdiction in which the event is held. \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
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SUMMARY:2026 Finance & Administration Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nAgenda\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\n			\n						\n				Welcome\nAgenda\nRegistration\nFAQ\nSponsors\n			\n						\n				\n				\n		\nDear Port Colleagues and Friends: \nWelcome to the 2026 WPPA Finance and Administration Seminar! \nWe are excited to gather this year at the Hotel Indigo in Everett. 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 Port of Everett. 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 Everett for this comprehensive educational opportunity! Please click on the links above to view the seminar agenda\, FAQs\, sponsors\, and register for the event. \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/2026-finance-seminar/
LOCATION:Hotel Indigo\, 1028 13th Street\, Everett\, WA\, 98201\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Directors Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nRegistration\nAgenda\nFAQ\n			\n						\n				Welcome\nRegistration\nAgenda\nFAQ\n			\n						\n				\n				\n		\nDear Port Directors: \nThe Annual WPPA Port Directors Seminar is an annual highlight for WPPA\, it’s one of the events our busy directors prioritize\, and it’s one I look forward to all year long! Now is the time to mark your calendars and make hotel reservations so you don’t miss out on another awesome get-together. \nThis year\, I am excited to announce our first ever trip to Pullman\, where we will be holding the 2026 Directors Seminar at the Courtyard by Marriott just up the hill from WSU. \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 Pullman! \nEric ffitch\, WPPA
URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-directors-seminar/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott\, 1295 NE North Fairway Rd\, Pullman\, WA\, 99163\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Commissioners Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nAgenda & Sponsors\nRegistration\nFAQ\n			\n						\n				Welcome\nAgenda & Sponsors\nRegistration\nFAQ\n			\n						\n				\n				\n		\nDear Port Commissioners: \nWelcome to the 2026 Commissioners Seminar\, hosted this year at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers\, in lovely Wenatchee. 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 spend another great WPPA gathering with you. \nThis conference is always a high point in our series of educational seminars. At the Commissioners Seminar\, our organization’s senior leaders get the chance to learn from each other and hear successes and challenges from ports around the state. We also welcome presenters who come and share insights and experiences from their own work that are relevant to the work of our ports. We are grateful that you all take time out of your busy lives to spend two days diving deep into port issues. And our hope is that you leave feeling it has been time well spent! \nWe begin the Commissioners Seminar this year on the afternoon of Monday July 20th with an optional bus tour of the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port\, followed by our welcome reception. The event will conclude on the afternoon of Wednesday July 22nd. \nRegistration for the Commissioners seminar is $575\, and you can register online through the link above. 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 Wenatchee! \nEric ffitch\, Executive Director \nWashington Public Ports Association
URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-commissioners-seminar/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 25 N Worthen Street\,\, Wenatchee
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SUMMARY:2026 WPPA Port Academy Series – Fall Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final Port Academy Series event of 2026 at the Port of Grays Harbor. \nThe Port Academy Series brings WPPA port members together for hands-on\, port-led sessions that explore how ports operate\, plan\, and address real-world challenges. Each session highlights a host port and provides an opportunity for practical learning\, peer exchange\, and discussion grounded in day-to-day port work. \nThis session will feature one of Washington`s most diverse and strategically important public ports. As the state`s only deep-water port on the Pacific Coast\, the Port of Grays Harbor supports international cargo shipping\, industrial property development\, and a world-class marina. Participants will gain insight into how the Port balances economic development\, environmental stewardship\, and infrastructure investment while serving as a major gateway for global trade and supporting the regional economy. \nDesigned primarily for port staff\, the Port Academy Series is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of port governance\, operations\, environmental stewardship\, and long-range planning. We welcome commissioners who may benefit from the event as well—just reach out to us to see if there’s space! \nAgenda Highlights \n\nWelcome and introductions\nOverview of port governance\, operations\, and development strategy\nCurrent Port of Grays Harbor projects and initiatives\nFacilitated peer discussion and Q&A\nInteractive tour of port facilities\nStrategic planning discussion\n\nOptional Activities – Wednesday\, September 16th \nSatsop Business Park Tour\n2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nKick off the Port Academy experience with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Satsop Business Park\, a nationally recognized redevelopment success story. Once home to the unfinished WPPSS nuclear power project\, the nearly 2\,000-acre campus has been transformed into a thriving center for advanced manufacturing\, technology\,\nand industrial development. Attendees will learn how the Port leveraged long-term planning to create new economic opportunities for the region. \nWelcome Gathering\n5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nMount Olympus Brewing\n105 W. Heron Street\nAberdeen\, WA 98520 \nConnect with fellow attendees and Port of Grays Harbor staff before the Academy begins. This informal networking event features a no-host bar and food available for purchase. \nRegistration Information \n\nRegistration Fee: $100 plus applicable sales tax*\nRegistration Deadline: September 4\, 2026\nCapacity: Limited to 25 participants\, so early registration is encouraged.\nCancellation Policy: Cancellations received after the September 4th registration\ndeadline will incur a $25 cancellation fee.\nLunch: Included\nParking: Complimentary on-site parking is available.\n\n*In 2025\, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5814\, expanding retail sales tax to include\nevents such as workshops and seminars. As a result\, WPPA is required to apply retail sales tax to event\nregistration fees. \n  \nRegister Here \n  \nHotel Recommendation\nBest Western Plus\n701 E. Heron Street\nAberdeen\, WA 98520\nLocated just a short drive from the Port of Grays Harbor offices. \nWe encourage attendees to arrive on Wednesday\, September 16th\, to take advantage of the optional Satsop Business Park tour and welcome gathering before the Academy begins. We look forward to seeing you in Aberdeen for another engaging\, hands-on learning experience.
URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-wppa-port-academy-series-fall-edition/
LOCATION:Port of Grays Harbor\, 111 S. Wooding Street\, Aberdeen\, Washington\, 98520
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SUMMARY:2026 Environmental Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nRegistration\nAgenda\nFAQ\nSponsors\n			\n					\n					\n					\n				Welcome\nRegistration\nAgenda\nFAQ\nSponsors\n			\n						\n				\n				\n		\n  \nDear Colleagues\, \nIt’s time to gather for WPPA’s Environmental Seminar! As you know\, this event provides\nparticipants with a relaxed venue to learn about important environmental issues\, share\nexperiences\, and reconnect with friends in the port community. In addition to\npresentations by experts\, this year’s agenda is full of the peer-to-peer interactions that\nhave proven so valuable. Our Environmental Committee Co-Chairs have taken care to\nput together a great agenda for us this year! \nThe 2026 Environmental Seminar will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown\nSeattle. The meeting officially begins the morning of Thursday\, September 24th and will\nconclude by noon on Friday\, September 25th . \nWe are planning an optional rsvp-only tour of the Port of Seattle on Wednesday\,\nSeptember 23rd followed by an optional networking happy hour open to everyone who\nwill be in Seattle the evening before the Seminar begins. \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you in Seattle! \nSincerely\, \nCarly Michiels\nSr. Director of Environmental Policy
URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-environmental-seminar/
LOCATION:Renaissance Seattle Hotel\, 515 Madison Street\, Seattle\, 98104\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Small Ports Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Hello WPPA MEMBERS! \nWe hope you will join us… \nTime to mark your calendar and make your reservations for the 2026 WPPA SMALL PORTS SEMINAR! The 2026 Seminar is once again scheduled to take place in beautiful Chelan at Campbell’s Resort on October 22nd & 23rd. 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 22nd to Noon on Friday\, October 23rd.  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 designed with small ports in mind. This year’s session will explore how ports can successfully move projects from concept to completion\, featuring a respected panel of industry leaders who will share practical insights\, lessons learned\, and real-world experiences. Whether you’re planning for future development or actively managing a project today\, you’ll leave with ideas you can put to work. No registration is required\, everyone is welcome\, and there is no additional cost to attend.\nOur regular event schedule will include topics such as: \n\nEmergency Response\nVolunteers at Your Ports\nUpdates and Information from CERB\n\nAND \n\nWe’re covering the current hot topic of “Website Best Practices & ADA Compliance”\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\n2026 Small Ports Seminar FAQ\nWhere and when is this years event? \nThe 2026 Small Ports Seminar is at Campbell’s Resort in Lake Chelan\, October 22nd & 23rd. \nHow do I register for this event? \nPlease register using our online form so we can collect the correct information. The link to the registration form is located at the top of this page. \nWill I receive confirmation of my registration? \nYes. A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours to both the attendee and the admin email addresses provided during registration. If you do not receive confirmation within 2 days\, please do not hesitate to contact Mandy Lill or phone 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. Payments may be made by check or by calling in a credit card. \nWhat is the dress code?\nDress is smart casual. \nIs registration required for the optional Thursday morning intensive session? \nNO\, you do not need to register for the optional intensive training session on Thursday morning; anyone can attend that session even if you are not attending the rest of the event. Just show up. \nHotel Information \nIf you have a room that you need to cancel – please contact Mandy first! We may have someone on a waiting list that could use your room. Thank you! \nRoom rate: $169 – $199 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Should you wish to extend your stay\, these rates are also offered 3 days prior and 3 days post our event\, subject to availability.\nWe have a limited number of rooms set aside at this rate so please reserve only what you need.\nYou can phone in your reservations directly to the hotel: 800.553.8225 and mention you are with the Washington Public Ports Association OR use our group block # 811510. You will be asked to guarantee your reservation with a credit card.\nPlease book directly with the hotel\, not a third party site. If you have questions about this\, contact Mandy Lill. \nHotel Cancellation policy:\nCampbells has a 7 day cancellation policy. If possible\, contact Mandy before cancelling as we may be able to repurpose your room for another attendee in need.\n* Exception: Reservations made 6 months in advance have a 1 month cancellation policy. \nCheck‑in: 4:00 pm\nCheck‑out: 11:00 am \nReservation Deadline:\nTo guarantee the group rate\, reservations must be made by Tuesday September 22nd.\nOur room block may sell out before that date so reserve early.\nIf you encounter issues before the deadline\, please email Mandy or call 360.943.0760. \nParking & WiFi:\nThere is complimentary self-parking and wireless internet. \nPets:\nPets are not allowed at the resort. \nReservations must be made by September 22nd 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 reserve only the rooms you expect to use. Holding extra rooms can prevent other attendees from booking at the group rate. Late cancellations also impact the association’s hotel commitments\, which can result in additional costs. We appreciate your help in ensuring that all members have fair access to our room block and discounted rates.\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! \nIs there a seminar registration deadline? \nThe seminar registration deadline is October 16th\, 2026 to ensure you will receive a printed name badge. \nWhat are the registration fees? \nAssociate Member/Agency Personnel – $175 \nNon-Member – $275 \nPort Commissioners and Staff – Varies depending on size of port: \n\n\n\n$130.00\n$110.00\n$80.00\n$60.00\n\n\n\n\nAnacortes\nBellingham\nEverett\nGrays Harbor\nLongview\nOlympia\nSeattle\nTacoma\nVancouver\nBremerton\nChelan-Douglas\nEdmonds\nKalama\nMoses Lake\nPasco\nPort Angeles\nSkagit\nSunnyside\nWalla Walla\nBenton\nBrownsville\nCamas-Washougal\nCentralia\nFriday Harbor\nIlwaco\nKennewick\nKingston\nKlickitat\nPend Oreille\nPort Townsend\nPoulsbo\nQuincy\nRidgefield\nShelton\nSouth Whidbey Island\nWarden\nWhitman County\nWillapa Harbor\nWoodland\nAllyn\nChehalis\nChinook\nClarkston\nColumbia\nCoupeville\nDewatto\nEphrata\nGarfield\nGrand Coulee\nGrandview\nGrapeview\nHartline\nHoodsport\nIllahee\nIndianola\nKeyport\nLopez\nManchester\nMattawa\nOrcas\nOthello\nPeninsula\nRoyal Slope\nSilverdale\nSkamania\nTracyton\nWahkiakum #1\nWahkiakum #2\nWaterman\n\n\n\nPlease note that in addition to your registration fees\, we now also have to charge you sales tax: 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 a result\, WPPA now charges retail sales tax on applicable event registrations at the local rate for the jurisdiction in which the event is held. \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? \nThere is no additional fee for a spouse to attend\, but please register them in advance and include their full name on the registration form. Your spouse is encouraged to attend the reception on Thursday evening. All other meals are for registered attendees only. \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. Every effort will be made to accommodate your requests at all functions. 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? \nCancellations received after October 14 and no-shows will incur a $100 administrative fee. For registrations costing less than $100\, the cancellation fee will not exceed the cost of your registration.\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. \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 at your request (no charge)\nLimit: 4 sponsors\n\n$1\,250 – Reception Bar Sponsor \n\nMedium logo on reception sponsor sign\n1 free registration\nOptional table at reception at your request (no charge)\nLimit: 3 sponsors\n\n$900 – Greetings & Prints Sponsor \n\nLogo on sponsor sign at registration desk (visible throughout the meeting)\nChoice of:\n\n1 free registration OR a free table at the reception\n\n\nLimit: 3 Sponsors\n\n$750 – Spouse Participation Sponsor \n\nLogo on sponsor sign at registration desk (visible throughout the meeting)\n1 free registration\nLimit: 3 sponsors\n\n$650 – General Reception Sponsor \n\nCompany name on large sponsorship sign in reception room\nChoice of:\n\n1 free registration\nOR $100 off the cost of your table at the Associate Member Reception\n\n\nUnlimited sponsors\, limited tables\n\n$500 – Caffeine & Cookies Sponsor \n\nLogo on sponsor sign in meeting room (next to coffee/snacks)\nRegistration cost of $100 each for up to 4 of your attendees\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 22 | 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/2026-small-ports/
LOCATION:Campbell’s Resort Lake Chelan\, 104 W Woodin Avenue\, Chelan\, WA\, 98816\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Winter Meeting (formerly known as the Annual Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Event registration and agenda information will be posted 8 weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Hilton Vancouver\, 301 W 6th St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Event registration and agenda information will be posted at least 8 weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2027-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Historic Davenport Hotel\, 10 S Post Street\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 Finance & Administration Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Event registration and agenda information will be posted at least 8 weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://www.washingtonports.org/event/2027-finance-administration-seminar/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Richland\, 480 Columbia Pt Drive\, Richland\, WA\, 99352\, United States
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