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Updates from Jonathan Williams
Jonathan Williams is the President & CEO of the Pacific Battleship Center, home of the Battleship IOWA, LA Fleet Week, and the National Museum of the Surface Navy. A purpose-driven leader and storyteller, he shares updates and insights from one of the nation’s most innovative nonprofit organizations. His writing explores leadership, community, and culture — connecting lessons from the deck plate to the boardroom while highlighting the people, progress, and purpose that continue to drive the mission forward.
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CEO Weekly Update for 10/14/19
Team: Thank you again to those that joined us for the video webcast a little over a week ago. We will continue down this road in the foreseeable future for question and answer sessions with the crew. Please visit Sue's office when you have an opportunity to read our master planning document and campaign package. We continue to focus on revenue generation with a few adjustments in both operational systems and marketing programs. We are actively monitoring marketing activities and adjusting as...
CEO Weekly Update 10/07/19
We kick off a new week at the Battleship IOWA with the Norwegian Bliss tied up astern of us. A beautiful ship that I hear has a go-kart course on it. This sounds like it would be a fun voyage - if only I can convince the wife (and myself) to abandon work for a week. Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming aboard the USS Iowa Veterans Association. This is an impactful and emotional time for the veterans and today's museum crew. They are the foundation of our organization and one of the...
CEO Weekly Update for 09/30/19
I send out a weekly email to our crew with our current updates and wanted to share these updates with our greater audience. I hope you enjoy. The short period away allowed me to press the reset button. I have found this is critical after remaining focused for a long period of time. After a couple of weeks, I begin to lose focus and spend too much time checking email on my handheld device. On one hand our handheld devices have done wonders for communication, yet they also cause heightened...
NBC4 LA Features Battleship IOWA’s Announcement of the New Surface Navy Museum
Battleship IOWA to Include New Surface Navy Museum The National Museum of the Surface Navy will debut in three phases, beginning in 2023. By Alysia Gray Painter Published Jan 15, 2019 Read more details on NBC LA here
Los Angeles Times Recommends San Pedro as a Destination
Pacific Battleship Center Launches New Website For Battleship IOWA Museum
Features Include an Award-Winning App, Wallpapers & Archival Photos San Pedro, CA (April 19, 2018) – Pacific Battleship Center, the non-profit name for the Battleship IOWA Museum, anchored in San Pedro, launches a new website. The new site, developed in partnership with Bay Area’s Wicked Code, showcases the historical institution as a museum, learning center and a legacy of the United States Navy. It also embodies a commitment to visitors, guests and members of the Battleship Iowa, known...
All Aboard the USS IOWA
Southern California has a hidden, historical gem unlike any other, located in the coastal city of San Pedro. Potentially overlooked by many Californians, San Pedro is home to a perfect combination of education, discovery, fun, and considered by many to be the perfect destination for individuals, friends, and family. Here’s what visitors can look forward to when they book a visit to the USS Iowa in this beautiful coastal city.
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Come aboard the USS Iowa in the port of Los Angeles and see for yourself the only battleship on display in the continental west coast! This museum memorial attraction allows visitors to learn all about the Iowa’s years of active service, including her time in WWII, the Korean War and the Cold War.
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This exquisite place of American history is a maritime museum located at the Port of Los Angeles. USS Iowa Museum is a great place for anyone interested in American history. Make sure to check out the most exciting artifact, the USS Iowa, which was the lead ship of the Iowa class of battleships. Donated in 2012 to the Pacific Battleship Center, the USS Iowa fought back in WWII, and has been maintained by the museum.
5th Anniversary Celebration Battleship Iowa Museum
Gayle Anderson was live in San Pedro, where the Battleship IOWA Museum is celebrating its 5th year of being open to the public. In recognition of this accomplishment Pacific Battleship Center (PBC), the non-profit company that owns and operates the museum, will give away generous prizes donated by its sponsors. The first 1,000 paid guests to tour the Battleship IOWA will receive a commemorative 5th anniversary pin to honor of the occasion.

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