Point Roberts economic development meeting set for February 20

The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) will host a townhall meeting February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gulf Road community center to discuss the economic development strategy study that is sponsored by the Port of Bellingham.
Representatives from the consulting firm Maul Foster and Alongi and Port of Bellingham will present findings from community interviews and conditions review. The study is in its early stages, giving residents an opportunity to influence its direction.
The evening begins with networking at 6:30 p.m., allowing community members to meet the project team. After the 7 p.m. start, the agenda includes project introductions, market assessment findings, and interview results. At 7:55 p.m., attendees will participate in exercises to prioritize opportunities through dot exercises, sticky notes, and open discussion.
In the dot exercise, residents will receive colored stickers to place next to their preferred options on display boards, helping identify community priorities. During the sticky note activity, attendees can write specific ideas and feedback on Post-It notes, which will be grouped by theme on boards around the room.
Business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and residents interested in the community’s economic viability are invited to attend. The agenda includes:
- 6:30-7:00: Networking
- 7:00-7:05: Meeting start
- 7:05-7:15: Team and project introductions
- 7:15-7:30: Existing Conditions and Market Assessment findings
- 7:30-7:40: Interview results overview
- 7:40-7:55: Opportunities and constraints discussion
- 7:55-8:20: Opportunity prioritization exercises
- 8:20-8:30: Townhall conclusion
The regular PRCAC meeting will follow the townhall session.