BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20251118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20260519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20260605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20260624T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20260708T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20260720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20260924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20261022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 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:20261209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120911 CREATED:20250909T185928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T200320Z UID:10000022-1796803200-1797008400@www.washingtonports.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.washingtonports.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Hilton-Vancouver-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR