Community Highlights

We Are Makers: a new voice for Jefferson County manufacturing Pete Langley, who has run Port Townsend Foundry since 1983, is building the Jefferson County Manufacturing Association to give local makers a collective voice, shared training, and a path to a more sustainable circular economy. It's still taking shape, and he's inviting manufacturers to join. Click on image to read more

Maya Gupta moved Artifact Puzzles north from Silicon Valley in 2022, and today a dozen people design and laser-cut more than 500 wooden jigsaw puzzles unlike any other. Our Manufacturing Month spotlight, on craftsmanship, the housing crunch facing her workforce, and why she makes things here.

Steve Moore and Martin Nerbovig turn empty vans into off-grid homes on wheels, and flat-pack plywood into weekend campers, from a Port Townsend shop that works more like a boatyard than a garage. Our Manufacturing Month spotlight, on marine-trades craft, LION-backed growth, and what it takes to hire and build here.

UGN remains steadfast in its 70-year mission to serve local people and strengthen local nonprofits.

Join us from 11-2 at the Port Townsend branch of Kitsap Credit Union

Meet local leaders David Ballif & Phoebe Reid, and connect with local tradespeople.

A fun interview with Phoebe Reid, who is now leading county-wide efforts in Workforce Development.

Spring Mixer “Let’s Talk”: Community Feedback and EDC’s Commitment to Action

Reflections on the December 3rd Community Mixer: Connecting with Heart, Shaping Our Future

Find out about contemporary materials and traditional rigging from the masters at Brion Toss!

PT Foundry is a custom and production nonferrous foundry specializing in marine hardware.