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Posted on: November 23, 2015

[ARCHIVED] Port Commission Approves 2016 Strategic Budget

The Port's 2016 Strategic Budget was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Tuesday, Nov. 17.
The Port’s 2016 Corporate Goals are:
• Ongoing development in the Bellingham Waterfront District
• Complete Phase One of the Whatcom Waterway cleanup and plan other necessary cleanups
• Expansion of Marine Trades through investments in shoreline infrastructure and planning for future projects
• Strategic management of the Bellingham International Airport to develop additional revenue sources and manage the airport efficiently
• Re-development of the Bellingham Shipping Terminal and Log Pond Area
• Stimulate economic development and job creation
• Restoration and repair of aging infrastructure

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