Thurston County Chamber Forum

Forum: Marine Terminals and their Impact on International, National, State & Local Economies

Join the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce at Forum on November 13 to hear one of the region’s foremost experts discuss the role of marine terminals in increasing international trade through investing in infrastructure to meet the demands of a global marketplace.

Staring down a one-two punch of fierce global competition and a slowly rebounding economy, the Port of Tacoma has embarked on an aggressive 10-year strategic plan to build and modernize facilities, attract and retain customers and enhance its environmental footprint. Hear from Port of Tacoma CEO John Wolfe how the Panama Canal, Canada, State Route 167, rail connections and new cargo terminals figure into the future of one of North America’s largest ports—right here in our backyard.

Wolfe will also share insights on:

• Washington State’s role in international trade

• International trading trends.

• Future opportunities and challenges for regional ports and marine terminals.

John Wolfe was named the Port of Tacoma’s chief executive officer in June 2010.

Prior to joining the Port of Tacoma, he served for two years as the executive director of the Port of Olympia, and before that as Olympia’s director of operations and marine terminal general manager.