Here
are some answers to common questions. if you don't see what you
need, please contact us!
How can I use the Sims Way Banner?
Coming into town along Sims Way, Adjacent to
the Visitor Center, you will frequently pass under a banner announcing
an upcoming local event. This banner space is available on a first
come, first served basis. In order to reserve space, please contact
Carla Abrams, the City of Port Townsend Event Coordinator, at (360) 379-3951.
In addition to the reservation, a sign permit is required ($38
for first time applicant) and an installation fee is charged ($150).
Your banner must meet specific dimensions and construction quality
standards (high winds are common). The City will be responsible
for installation and removal of your banner. Please be sure to pick up your banner at the City office immediately after the event.
How do I post my event on the Readerboard?
The Port Townsend Visitor Information
Center, in cooperation with the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce,
provides readerboard message service to help promote community
events. No religious, political, or for-profit messages may be posted. The readerboard service is available on a first come, first
served basis. Eight messages posted per week. Messages are changed
Mondays and Thursdays. Each message has two lines, limited
to 18 characters per line, including spaces. There is a charge
of $30 ($20 for Chamber members)per 2-line message for 3 days or $50 ($30 for Chamber members)for one week. To reserve readerboard space, please contact Susan Grantham PH# (360) 385-2722, Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM.
I have more than one business. How do I calculate my
Chamber dues?
There are a number of businesses with membership
in the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce with more than one business site. Our
membership dues and option fee payments for such businesses are as follows:
- An umbrella business is required to make only one membership dues payment.
The fee is based on the total number of employees in all the businesses.
- Optional internet listing expansion and brochure distribution service can
be purchased for each business separately.
How can I become a Visitor Information
Center volunteer?
The Port Townsend Visitor Information
Center is operated by the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, under
a contract with the City of Port Townsend. What makes it successful
is the dedicated, friendly team of volunteers who staff it 363 days a year. To
find out how you can volunteer, please contact Susan Grantham
PH# (360) 385-2722, Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM.
How do I submit my Port Townsend events?
Port Townsend has an easy way for
you to get your events online for locals and visitors alike. You
can submit them to PTguide.com,
City Guide to Port Townsend and have them searchable by thousands
of people each month.
It's a great way for community members to know what's happening.
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