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that goes toward environmental stewardship. Rachael Jamison, Port of Olympia Environmental Programs Direc- tor, explains the role of the Tumwater Town Center in the Port portfolio: “It’s actually part of the Airport. The FAA manages airports in such a way that the airport is cou- pled with adjacent land whose sole purpose is to provide income for the airport, itself. Many small airports are not able to support themselves through aeronautical activi- ties, so the non-aeronautical component provides income to keep the airport running.” Activity at the Tumwater Town Center is based on the Port’s primary real estate model of raising revenue through long-term ground leasing. Some structured facilities provide space leasing, as well. Len Faucher,Marine Terminal Director at the Port of Olym- pia, describes how the seaport competes: “Our Marine Ter- minal is in competition with regional and national ports for PORT OF OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON different types of cargo. In fact,we’re very active in various business development initiatives–travel- ling,meeting with customers, and showing them what differentiates our Port from others.We have a good story and we like to share that.” Certain regions have advantages based on the kinds of cargo in the vicinity. Faucher ex- plains, “We have a lot of tree farms in this area. That puts us in a good location for exporting logs for our logging tenants,Weyerhaeuser and Pacific Lumber & Shipping. There are quaran- tine facilities nearby for livestock, which gives us the ability to export cattle. Proximity to rail (BSNF and UP) and I-5, is good for linking into a cross-network of intermodal transportation. And I can’t say enough about the strength of our fantastic longshore workers, ILWU Local 47. They give us a great advantage in the market when we’re looking for business opportunities, and we consider them a valuable partner.” One exciting program the Port is involved with is “Green Marine”– a third-party certifi- cation group that looks at a Marine Terminal’s environmental resiliency, and advises how it can make gains in the future. Jamison elaborates: “One thing that really sets the Port of Olympia apart is a deep understanding at all levels of staff that the future of our business is about sustainability.All of our business units are seeking ways to do sound business in a manner that is mindful of the environment. It’s a team sport and our staff is committed.”