Conference

2026 Small Ports Seminar

October 22 - October 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
Campbell’s Resort Lake Chelan
104 W Woodin Avenue
Chelan ,  WA98816
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Supporting Ports and the Communities They Serve

Maul Foster & Alongi partners with ports to navigate complex projects, plan for future development, and make the most of their assets. Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in community engagement, strategic planning, and permitting and site development to help ports move projects from ideas to implementation.

Whether you’re planning for future growth, moving a development project forward, or engaging your community around what comes next, MFA can bring the technical expertise and strategic perspective to help you get there.

Explore the links below to learn more about our work with ports and the services we provide.

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Community Planning & Policy Services

Learn more about MFA’s data-driven planning and policy strategies that help shape equitable, resilient communities.

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Site Development Services

Learn more about MFA’s integrated planning and engineering support for efficient, compliant site development.

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Communications & Community Engagement

Learn more about MFA’s integrated communications and community engagement support for meaningful, effective engagement.

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Ports

Learn more about MFA’s multidisciplinary services and experience supporting ports and the communities they serve.

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Port of Anacortes Communications Support

MFA developed and implemented a communications and outreach strategy for the Port of Anacortes to build understanding and support for its marine terminal modernization. MFA continues to provide strategic communications, content development, advertising, and media relations support, helping the community understand the Port’s role and its ongoing projects.

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WPPA Port Governance and Management Guide

MFA collaborated with the Washington Public Ports Association, port industry, and other partners to develop the Washington State Port Governance and Management Guide. The guide brings essential information together in one resource to help port commissioners and staff effectively manage public ports, from community-focused operations and public meetings to property restoration and planning for future growth.

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Ports Inquiries

Thanks for your interest in MFA. Whether you are looking to start a project, get support, or just have a general question, we'd like to hear from you. Please reach out and we will get back to you.

Stacy Frost
Stacy J. Frost, PE
Principal Engineer