Port of Vancouver USA Celebrates Centennial Year with New website

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- The Port of Vancouver USA launched its Centennial website today in an effort to share its history with the local community in an informative and interactive environment.

Founded on April 6, 1912, the port has served as a global gateway for the past century – creating jobs and economic growth through leadership, stewardship, and partnership in marine and industrial development. The website, themed “A Century of Possibilities,” was created in addition to the port’s current website, highlighting the port’s first 100 years.

Because strong connection with the local community is a key element of the port’s early and continued success, the website’s primary focus is on user-friendly interactivity with the people who have supported the port since its origin.

As part of the year-long celebration, the site invites visitors to share their personal stories and photographs of the port by clicking the “Send us your port memory” icon. These documents may be displayed on the website’s front page, with the hope of generating widespread discussion.

Over the next 12 months, the Centennial website aims to immerse visitors in the port’s various milestones, and to think about tomorrow while honoring the past, present, and the future.

Community members can visit the site and add their voices to the discussion by going to www.portvanusa.com/centennial, or by going to www.portvanusa.com and clicking on the Centennial website icon on the front page. Comments can also be emailed to the port at info@portvanusa.com.

The Port of Vancouver USA is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012. It is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast, and its competitive strengths include available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, vast transportation networks, a dependable labor force and an exceptional level of service to its customers and community. For more information, please visit us atwww.portvanusa.com.