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PNWA Annual Conference

PNWA Annual Conference. Creating Economic Opportunities. Lisa Lefeber Director of Public Affairs June 24, 2014. The Port District and boundaries formed in 1918; serves nearly 100,000 people Not a countywide port

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PNWA Annual Conference

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  1. PNWA Annual Conference Creating Economic Opportunities Lisa Lefeber Director of Public Affairs June 24, 2014

  2. The Port District and boundaries formed in 1918; serves nearly 100,000 people • Not a countywide port • Special Purpose District ‘economic development’ governed by three commissioners • The Port of Everett is the state’s second largest port by economic output and third largest container port in the state • Homeport to Naval Station Everett • Operates three lines of business About the Port of Everett

  3. Board Structure • The Port District is governed by three Port Commissioners who are elected to six year terms. • The Commissioners rotate annually between President, Vice-President and Secretary. Most of the powers of the Port are directly vested in its Commission. • The Port is currently governed by Commissioners Troy McClelland (District 1), Tom Stiger (District 2) and Glen Bachman(District 3).

  4. A Transition to a Strategic Enterprise

  5. A Philosophical Shift in Leadership • New leadership challenged management to change the conversation on how Everett was positioned in the global marketplace • What are the facts? • Home to The Boeing Company & Naval Station Everett • Smaller port, smaller Navy Base; BUT big strategic value • Not a tonnage port, but rather a value port • Everett is ranked first in the state in export value; and third on the West Coast • Port equals economic opportunities and jobs

  6. Why the Shift? *Great Recession used as a tool to focus effort

  7. International Trade

  8. Seaport Overview • Specializes in high and heavy cargoes for the manufacturing, construction and energy industries • Supports over 34,000 jobs in the region, generates $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $276 million to the tax base

  9. Cargo Snapshot

  10. Port of Everett & Aerospace • The Port of Everett is an essential element in this supply chain • Transports all the oversized aircraft parts for the 747, 767 and 777 airplanes, and serves as a backup for the 787 Dreamliner. • In 2014, aviation-related commodities made up over $43 billion of exports through Washington. • Supports more than 63,000 jobs in the region. • In 2014, Everett secured the assembly and wing manufacturing for the 777X. Parts Arrive by Ship & Staged in Yard Parts Arrive by Ship & Staged in Yard Loaded to Barge From Barge to Rail at Mount Baker Terminal From Barge to Rail at Mount Baker Terminal Delivered to Local Aerospace Plant Delivered to Local Aerospace Plant In Flight In Flight

  11. Waterfront Place Developments

  12. Waterfront Place Flavor

  13. Waterfront Place Flavor

  14. Waterfront Place Development Update

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  19. NEW Historical Interpretive Exhibits Installed

  20. Thank you! Questions? Comments

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