Thanks to everyone who took the time to come say hi at any point during the extravaganza we loved getting to see so many familiar faces 🩵

Sponsorship includes:
• Recognition in print, digital, & on-site materials
• On-stage acknowledgments & signage
• Visibility in newsletters reaching 700+ maritime professionals
• Social media and web promotion before, during, and after the event
• VIP seating and branded presence in key spaces

During this session, attendees will learn how the Marine Exchange backs up a full VTS, strengthens NOAA and USCG compliance, and increases port readiness through real-time situational awareness, efficient tools, and strong regional collaboration.

Spencer is also one of the featured economists at this week’s Seattle Propeller Club Economic Forecast Breakfast, and this episode offers a great preview of his work and thoughts.

If your group, society, organization or committee is interested in learning more about the Marine Exchange and what we do, please reach out to us. Our mission is to provide for our members and greater maritime community and conversations like this move that forward. We are your marine exchange ⚓

Dr. Cohen digs into tariff whiplash, global supply chain shifts, and what they mean for Washington’s gateway, workforce, and competitiveness. He also shares his path from studying China’s political economy to helping ports and policymakers navigate today’s trade environment.

He break down tariffs, trade, what global uncertainty means for the Pacific Northwest gateway, and more in this episode.

Dr. Cohen is also a featured economist at PSC's Economic Forecast Breakfast next week, so tune in beforehand to get a head start on the forecasting.

We’re also grateful to the veterans who continue to serve this region in port operations, on the water, and across the waterfront. Your leadership, vigilance, and example make our maritime community stronger today and always.

The agenda has compiled some of the most pressing issues of the past 2 years:

• Francis Scott Key Bridge allision
• Shipboard firefighting
• HSC coordination & challenges
• Environmental protection & coastal resilience
• Cybersecurity, automation, & infrastructure innovation
• Workforce Develpment

This episode covers a little bit of everything from how tariffs hit everyday life, a new Green Corridor, why ports are “sexy” again, and Sam’s “egg-ceptional” origin story.

Such a huge thank you to Commissioner Cho for taking the time out of his busy schedule to sit and share with all of us.