Opinion: Good Communication Makes for Great Community
Good Communication Makes for Great Community; By Joe Melroy, Commissioner When you want to get something done as a team, communication is the name of the game. It’s no different when we’re [...]
Opinion: Port Applauds Clark College’s Exploration of Advanced Manufacturing Center
Port Applauds Clark College’s Exploration of Advanced Manufacturing Center By Joe Melroy, Commissioner At a recent port commission meeting, I had the pleasure of hearing the outstanding [...]
Our I-5 Bridge – It’s Time for the Next Pitch
Each spring I umpire youth baseball. So maybe that’s why it strikes me (pun intended) that discussion of the need for a new Columbia River Bridge on I-5 merits the use of a few baseball [...]
CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF ‘GETTING IT RIGHT’
by Joe Melroy, Port Commissioner In January it’s natural to reflect upon accomplishments of the past year, but more importantly it’s time to look ahead to goals for the upcoming year. At the [...]
A Salute to Those Who Sacrificed
by Joe Melroy, Port Commissioner It was purely coincidental that the fishing expedition for veteran and active military personnel we feature on the front page of this newsletter was held around [...]
How to Build a Bonfire (and a Community)
by Joe Melroy, Commissioner Building a community is like building a bonfire – Start small, create a spark, invite some people and build from there. Soon, everyone gathered feels the warmth of the [...]
