Pierce County citizens and Port of Tacoma business partners and customers are encouraged to attend an open house to review and comment on the Port’s draft strategic plan.
The Port, a key catalyst for the local and state economy, is developing a strategic plan to guide the organization in its next chapter of economic growth and business success. The plan will guide actions over the next three to five years.
Drafts will be presented for public feedback at two open houses, with introductory comments at 5 p.m.:
- Monday, Feb. 13, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Room 104 of The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma
- Wednesday, Feb. 15, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the McGavick Student & Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood
The draft also will be available online next week for review and comments.
Public input will help shape the final strategic plan to be adopted in March by Port commissioners.
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About the Port of Tacoma
The Port of Tacoma is an economic engine for South Puget Sound, with more than 43,000 family-wage jobs in Pierce County and 113,000 jobs across Washington state connected to Port activities. A major gateway to Asia and Alaska, the Port of Tacoma is among the largest container ports in North America. The Port is also a major center for bulk, breakbulk and project/heavy-lift cargoes, as well as automobiles and trucks.