Port & friends go to Washington: 2006

More than 10 years after it was first envisioned, the Port of Anacortes in 2008 kicked off Project Pier 1, a partnership between public and private entities. This $20 million Port project involved Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) and other partners including the state Department of Ecology. A diverse team of project promoters visited Washington, D.C. in February 2006 to seek support. Pictured on the steps in the center photo attached is part of the group, including (l. to r.) Don Wick of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County; Port of Anacortes Commissioner Steve Hopley; Port staff representative Bob Elsner; Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell; DCI representative Mike Nelson; Port staff representative Margaret Schwertner. The third photo was taken at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2008.

Pier 1 Project team heads for Capitol, 2006

Project promotion team 2006

Pier 1 Project ribbon cutting 2008