Waterfront Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Waterfront Wednesday News
Dec 18, 2024
Port of Bellingham Release Marine Trades Impact Study
The Port has released a new impact study for marine trades and Whatcom's maritime economy, the first study done of our waterfront economy since 2016 when Western Washington University released a report. The Port collaborated with the Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition, and contracted McKinley Research to author the study and compile the data.
To read more about the report and see the graphics, follow the link below:
Great Gift Ideas from Maritime WA National Heritage Area
The Maritime WA National Heritage Area (MWNHA) has officially launched a merchandise page. The proceeds help support the programming that enriches and shares the stories of our waterfronts all along the WA coastline. The Working Waterfront Coalition is proud to be an Anchor Organization in the MWNHA sharing our waterfront heritage through our various newsletters, blogs, and our radio program with Bellingham Seafeast, 'Love Your Waterfront', on KMRE 88.3 Community-Powered Radio.
These make great gift ideas! To see the available shirts, hoodies, and wearables, check out the link below:
New Member Welcome
We gratefully welcome
Trudeau’s Marina as our newest member of the Coalition. Located in Spokane, Washington, Trudeau's Marina, a
family-owned and operated full-service marina, offers a full line of boats, motors, and trailers as well as a comprehensive and capable service department. Serving the Inland Empire’s freshwater boating, Trudeau’s is a one-stop shop for outdoor recreation and living.
The Coalition, through the
Working Waterfront Health Trust, offers maritime-related companies headquartered in Washington, the opportunity
to join the Coalition to take advantage of a health insurance pool providing high quality, affordable employee benefits programs.
The membership of Trudeau's Marina proves that from fresh water to salt water, we are all connected!
Waterfronts throughout Washington do work for all!
The Coalition Closes out 2024
The winning photo of the National Working Waterfront Network photo contest by the Working Waterfront Coalition staff. Photo Credit: Dan Tucker
The Coalition closes out 2024 with a highlight on our achievements and work and a look ahead to 2025. Check out our recent post as we say thank you to our community, and look forward to the new year:
Are You Hiring? Use the Coalition Job Board
The Coalition's
Job Board is free, contactless, and easy! We designed this board for our commercial fishermen, marine trades industries and other waterfront jobs in mind, to act as a digital bulletin board for crew positions, contract hires, or regular employee spots that you want to have a digital space for.
If you have any questions on using it, reach out to our staff, info@whatcomworkingwaterfront.org. To submit a job posting, use the link below:
Affordable Health Benefits
for Statewide Maritime Companies
The Working Waterfront Health Trust provides affordable pooled insurance health plans for qualifying marine-trades businesses -
state-wide. The Trust launched two years ago, has grown steadily each year and provides a range of health plans to consider through Premera Blue Cross.
If you'd like to know more about the Health Trust, contact your insurance broker today and ask them about the Working Waterfront Health Trust. Fall is the peak time to meet with your broker to discuss options for your employees for 2025.
Port Commission Meetings
Port Commissioners Open Meetings are held at the Port Admin Offices and are open to the public. Check the Agenda Center (Linked on each meeting time below) for posted agendas. Agendas typically get posted a week in advance of the scheduled meeting. Two periods of public comment occur each meeting before and after the agenda items, as well as special public hearings as designated on the agendas.
Upcoming Waterfront & Coalition Events
Waterfront Events:
Crew Connections Mixer
February 26, 5:30pm
Structure's Brewing - Holly St
Join Bellingham Dockside Market, the Working Waterfront Coalition, and Wild Seafood Connection for an informal meet up at Structure's Brewing, to connect our vibrant commercial fishing industry here in Whatcom to anyone interested in working on the water! Free to attend, and all ages are welcome.
Coalition Events:
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