From Bellingham to Seattle: Airports, New Industries and Port Governance
Join us to hear why the ports of Washington have such expansive responsibility for economic development, learn about the future of airports in Western Washington including Bellingham International Airport, and discuss the pros and cons of going from three commissioners to five in Bellingham. In addition, we’ll learn what adding a rail link to the ship terminal in Bellingham means for future activity on our waterfront.
Speakers:
- Fred Felleman, Port of Seattle Commissioner;
- Tyler Schroeder, Port of Bellingham Director of Economic Development;
- Kathy Pittis, past president, Washington Public Ports Association and current Anacortes Port Commissioner; and
- Ken Bell, Port of Bellingham Commissioner.