Port of Olympia Next Commission Meeting More Information Commission Environment & Sustainability Contracting Jobs Budget & Finance Public Records Stay Informed Overview The Port of Olympia has a proud history in Thurston County. It serves the community in a wide variety of ways, leading the way for many of the area’s economic development efforts. From the commercial center at NewMarket Industrial Campus and the diversified specialty Marine Terminal to the vibrant Swantown Marina and Boatworks and the strategically located Olympia Regional Airport, the Port of Olympia is committed to fostering economic growth of the South Puget Sound region and serving the needs of global customers. Swantown Marina Boatworks Seaport Commercial Real Estate Airport Mission Statement The mission of the Port of Olympia is to create economic opportunities by connecting Thurston County to the world by air, land and sea. News & Events Seaport News – Fall 2021 READ MORE » Welcoming the Expected Arrival of the Indian Ocean READ MORE » Welcoming the Expected Arrival of the Global Forest READ MORE » Nautical News – Fall 2021 READ MORE » Port of Olympia Events Category Commission Community Events OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 November 8, 2021 REVISED Commission Meeting: 5:30 PM 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 November 15, 2021 Commission Work Session: 2:30 PM 16 November 16, 2021 Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 17 18 19 20 21 22 November 22, 2021 Commission Meeting: 5:30 PM 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 What is a Port? A Port district in the State of Washington is a municipal corporation, organized under state law and authorized by a majority vote of the residents in the proposed district, and governed by a locally elected board of commissioners. The district can be as large as an entire county or as small as a city or town; its boundaries are defined when it is formed. When ports were first formed in the early 1900s, their primary purpose was to provide facilities for marine transportation and commerce. Over the years, the Washington State Legislature has expanded the list of port powers and functions. Some ports deal with all aspects of economic development, others with only one or two. They may: Develop lands for industrial and commercial needs. Provide general economic development programs. Buy, lease and sell property. Provide air and water pollution control works. Operate trade centers and export trading companies. Establish and operate foreign trade zones. Promote tourism. What Ports Do How Ports Work 606 Columbia St. NW, Suite 300 Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 528-8000 inquiries@portolympia.com Resources Airport Commission Contact Us Damage Claim Form Environment Jobs Newsroom Real Estate Receive Email Updates Seaport Swantown Boatworks Swantown Marina Accessibility ©2020 / Port of Olympia. All Rights Reserved Web Design by Twiggley.Co English