Strategic Planning vs Business Planning Most ports create an annual operating budget that is shaped from the port’s “business plan”, that in turn, is intended to reflect the port’s multi-year “strategic plan”.  However, in the annual rush to complete the “planning process”, the strategic direction of an organization can often become blurred, or even misplaced, […]

Don Krusel Industry Leader

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Lynker’s Sarah Pautzke and Zach Hughes, Salus Resources Inc. are joined by Theresa Stevens, US Army Corps of Engineers to assist in taking the mystery out of the Environmental Permitting Process. Stevens’ presentation — USACE Regulatory 101, Nuts and Bolts — will be a great road map through the Corps’ regulatory permit process, provide relevant […]

Sarah Pautzke Scientist
Lynker

Theresa Stevens Senior Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division, Los Angeles District

Zachary Hughes President
Salus Resources

Sharpen up your two-minute elevator pitch! This session combines the fun of an end-of-day reception with a “speed dating” concept that guarantees Associate Members get an opportunity to introduce themselves to Port Members. Who knows, you just might meet your match!

Katie Miller, Director, Human Resources & Administrative Services, Port of Stockton will provide insights into current issues related to human resources and the pandemic.

Katie Miller Director, Human Resources & Administrative Services
Port of Stockton

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Sponsored by our host, the Port of San Diego, conference attendees will enjoy this tour of the harbor aboard the M/V High Spirits, a 1929-built, beautifully restored classic Trumpy motor yacht. At 112 feet long, the High Spirits features large, picturesque windows throughout with climate controlled passenger salons and an open-air deck with comfortable seating […]

Following up on our hugely successful webinar, Kate and Lauren will provide attendees with a shortened economic guidance training with specific focus on sourcing economic data and providing examples helpful in conducting economic valuation for ports specifically.

Kate Quigley Natural Resource Economist
Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Lauren Knapp, Ph.D. Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The US Department of Transportation is dedicated to helping build America’s economy and infrastructure back better. In doing so, the Department is focusing on Safety, Economic Strength & Modernization, Equity, Climate & Sustainability, Transformation, and Organizational Excellence to get the job done. With that in mind, and as we look at a post-pandemic environment, what […]

Gus Hein Gateway Director, Mid-Pacific Region
U.S. Maritime Administration

John Lemieux, Director, Strategic Accounts and Government Services for Matson Logistics provides insights into the efforts of Matson in ensuring humanitarian aid gets to where its needed.

John Lemieux Director, Strategic Accounts and Government Services
Matson Logistics