Maritime Economic Forecast

On November 18th, at the Lumen Field Event Center, the Seattle Propeller Club held its annual Maritime Industry Economic Forecast Breakfast. 

Propeller Club President Tosca Pinder hosted the event.

For the past 10 years, business, labor, community organization, and government leaders have attended the annual Maritime Industry Economic Forecast Breakfast. The event provides a tremendous opportunity to address the opportunities and challenges facing the region’s maritime and fishing industries. It also serves to highlight the important contribution of the King County maritime and fishing industries to the region’s economy and quality of life.

SPEAKERS:

U.S. Coast Guard Update - Vice Admiral Paul Thomas, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, Washington, DC.

Fishing - Andy Wink · Executive Director, Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association

Shipping - John Wolfe, NW Seaport Alliance, Dustin Stoker, President, Husky Terminal and Stevedoring, and Dana Brand, General Manager, SSA Marine in a panel discussion.

Port of Seattle - Commissioner Ryan Calkins.

Workforce Development - Washington State Maritime Workforce Development Plan: Ann Avary, Director, Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology.

 

Program Participants

Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins recognizes Fishermen’s Finest

Port Commissioner Calkins recognized Fishermen’s Finest for it’s equity commitment and participation in the Port’s Maritime Career Fair as part of the Port’s Duwamish Valley Community Equity Program.

Kristian Uri