Washington Public Ports Association
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Formed1961
Headquarters1501 Capitol Way South, Suite 304
Olympia, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Association executives
- Glen Bachman, Port of Everett, President
- Eric ffitch, Executive Director
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| Formed | 1961 |
| Type | Non-profit trade association |
| Headquarters | 1501 Capitol Way South, Suite 304 Olympia, Washington |
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| Website | www |
Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) is a non-profit trade association created in 1961 by the Washington State Legislature to promote local port community interests.[1][2]
WPPA's many purposes are outlined in RCW Chapter 53.06.030 :
- to initiate and carry on the necessary studies, investigations and surveys required for the proper development and improvement of the commerce and business generally common to all port districts both within and without the state of Washington, and other operators of terminal and transportation facilities for this purpose, and to make such expenditures as are necessary for these purposes, including the proper promotion and advertising of all such properties, utilities and facilities;
- to establish coordinating and joint marketing bodies of association members, including but not limited to establishment of a federation of Washington ports as described in RCW 53.06.070 , as may be necessary to provide effective and efficient marketing of the state's trade, tourism and travel resources;
- to exchange information relative to port construction, maintenance, operation, administration and management;
- to promote and encourage port development along sound economic lines;
- to promote and encourage the development of transportation commerce and industry;
- to operate as a clearinghouse for information, public relations and liaison for the port districts of the state and to serve as a channel for cooperation among the various port districts and for the assembly and presentation of information relating to the needs and requirements of port districts to the public.