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January 8, 2026 at 10:06 PM

Beto Yarce joins Washington State Department of Commerce as new Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Outreach

Beto Yarce joins Washington State Department of Commerce as new Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Outreach Yarce joins the agency on Jan. 12 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Jan. 8, 2026 Beto Yarce…

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January 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Jan. 26 Webinar: Learn About Washington’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan

Jan. 26 Webinar: Learn About Washington’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Join us Monday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. for a public webinar introducing Washington’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP). Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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January 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP) office hours in January

Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP) office hours in January We'll host office hours on Jan. 14 at 12 p.m. and Jan. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Jan. 7, 2026 Join Federal Clean Energy …

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January 6, 2026 at 12:02 AM

Commerce awards more than $63 million for affordable homeownership projects

Commerce awards more than $63 million for affordable homeownership projects Investment supports 621 affordable homeownership units Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Jan. 5, 2026  Commerce awards more than $63 million for affor…

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January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Library Capital Improvement Program now accepting applications until April 15

Library Capital Improvement Program now accepting applications until April 15 Funding available to acquire, construct or rehabilitate library facilities Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Jan. 5, 2026 Library Capital Improvemen…

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December 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM

How Swinomish youth sparked a clean energy movement

How Swinomish youth sparked a clean energy movement The Swinomish Tribe has advanced seven clean energy projects with Commerce partnership. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online December 29, 2025 How Swinomish youth sparked a clea…

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December 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Rulemaking Notice: Commerce finalizes climate planning rules

Rulemaking Notice: Commerce finalizes climate planning rules Rules will take effect Jan. 24, 2026 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Dec. 26, 2025 Rulemaking Notice: Commerce finalizes climate planning rules Rules will take eff…

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December 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM

Commerce to initiate rulemaking to establish brief adjudicative proceeding for Growth Management Act

Commerce to initiate rulemaking to establish brief adjudicative proceeding for Growth Management Act Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Dec. 26, 2025 Commerce to initiate rulemaking to establish brief adjudicative proceeding for Growth…

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December 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Application deadline extended: Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program Round 2 RFA

Application deadline extended: Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program Round 2 RFA Application deadline extended to Dec. 30, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online December 15, 2025 Deadline extended: Washington Electric…

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December 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – December 2025

Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – December 2025 This month: Looking ahead, updated housing guidance, climate grants to reopen Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Dec. 15, 2025 Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – December 2025 This month…

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December 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Request for proposals: For development of child care, energy transmission siting resources

Request for proposals: For development of child care, energy transmission siting resources Applications due by Jan. 6 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Dec. 10, 2025 Request for proposals: For development of child care and ene…

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December 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM

Governor awards $350K to Portal Space Systems for Bothell expansion

Governor awards $350K to Portal Space Systems for Bothell expansion Aerospace company builds the Supernova, the first commercial next-gen spacecraft; expansion will create 700 high-wage jobs Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM

Industrial symbiosis grant funding opportunity

Industrial symbiosis grant funding opportunity Opportunity closes Jan. 20 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Dec. 4, 2025 Industrial symbiosis grant funding opportunity The Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program is now accepting ap…

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December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Commerce awards over $680,000 to help communities address child care shortages

Commerce awards over $680,000 to help communities address child care shortages Ballmer Group and the Bezos Family Foundation co-fund state Child Care Partnership planning grants to support 13 local organizations serving Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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December 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Join us for a Clean Energy Siting Council Forum on December 16

Join us for a Clean Energy Siting Council Forum on December 16 We'll share updates on the Council’s work and gather input on clean energy siting and permitting. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online December 3, 2025 Join us for a …

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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Governor appoints Jordan Arnold to lead Washington State Broadband Office

Governor appoints Jordan Arnold to lead Washington State Broadband Office Arnold was a senior policy advisor on broadband in the Biden Administration Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Dec. 3, 2025 Governor appoi…

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December 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP) office hours in December

Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP) office hours in December We'll host office hours on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 12 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 19, at 9:30 a.m. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online December 3, 2025 …

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December 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Underserved communities get more access to credit thanks to Commerce’s Equitable Access to Credit Program

Underserved communities get more access to credit thanks to Commerce’s Equitable Access to Credit Program Program awards $5.6 million to 11 CFDIs in Washington in 2025; 2024 awards helped historically disadvantaged business owners thrive Having trouble viewing this email? V…

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December 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Turning carbon into opportunity: OCOchem’s bold mission

Turning carbon into opportunity: OCOchem’s bold mission From a home garage to a technology powerhouse Having trouble viewing this email? View it online December 1, 2025 Turning carbon into opportunity: OCOchem’s bold mission From a home garag…

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November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM

The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Commerce sign memorandum of understanding

The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Commerce sign memorandum of understanding MOU will memorialize government-to-government relations between the sovereign nation and state agency Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Nov. 2…

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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM

The Hoh Indian Tribe, Commerce sign memorandum of understanding

The Hoh Indian Tribe, Commerce sign memorandum of understanding MOU will establish government-to-government relations between the sovereign nation and state agency Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Nov. 20, 2025 …

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November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Correction: Commerce names Andrea Chartock to lead state’s economic development office

Correction: Commerce names Andrea Chartock to lead state’s economic development office Corrected version includes Chartock's phone number Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Nov. 19, 2025 Andrea Chartock selected …

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November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Commerce names Andrea Chartock to lead state’s economic development office

Commerce names Andrea Chartock to lead state’s economic development office Chartock was appointed as the new Assistant Director of the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness in November Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Relea…

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November 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – November 2025

Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – November 2025 This month: Grant deadlines, housing report, upcoming events Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 17, 2025 Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – November 2025 This month: Grant deadlines…

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November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program office hours in November

Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program office hours in November Office hours will be on Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online November 4, 2025 Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP)…

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October 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Read the Clean Energy Siting Council's 2025 Annual Report

Read the Clean Energy Siting Council's 2025 Annual Report Report details progress on improving clean energy siting and permitting and offers recommendations for further improvements. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online October 23, 2…

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October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Commerce funds 10 projects to advance energy planning in large public buildings

Commerce funds 10 projects to advance energy planning in large public buildings Awards totaling $888,000 will help local governments and jurisdictions audit energy use and plan future projects Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – October 2025

Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – October 2025 This month: Climate element guidance, new housing laws, important deadlines Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Oct. 15, 2025 Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – October 2025 This month: Cl…

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October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Strategic Reserve Funds result in major investments, job gains statewide

Strategic Reserve Funds result in major investments, job gains statewide Governor Ferguson directs $700,000 to support three economic development investments Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release OCT. 13, 2025 The a…

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October 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Learn about the draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plans (CCAP)

Learn about the draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plans (CCAP) Washington Climate Partnership and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency invite you to a Climate Action Planning Webinar Having trouble viewing this email? View it online October 13, 2025 …

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October 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Kelso’s unique Lexington Avenue home serves need experienced by many

Kelso’s unique Lexington Avenue home serves need experienced by many New home developed by Options for Supported Housing brings novel housing model for those with IDD Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Oct. 9, 2025 Kelso’s uniq…

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October 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Commerce receives 78 applications, totaling $182 million, for Homeownership NOFA

Commerce receives 78 applications, totaling $182 million, for Homeownership NOFA Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Oct. 8, 2025 Commerce receives applications, totaling $182 million, for Homeownership NOFA Program expect to announce a…

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October 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Commerce Updates: News from Director Joe

Commerce Updates: News from Director Joe Read about Commerce's work this summer Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Fall 2025 Director's Newsletter Commerce: Built to serve, ready to build Commerce is ready to support communiti…

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October 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Federal government shutdown will have limited impact on Commerce

Federal government shutdown will have limited impact on Commerce Agency is in a strong position at the beginning of the state budget cycle Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Oct. 1, 2025 Federal government shutdo…

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September 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP) office hours in October

Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP) office hours in October Having trouble viewing this email? View it online September 29, 2025 Join Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP) office hours in October Office hours will…

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September 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Community Feedback Report Back – What we heard from communities across the state

Community Feedback Report Back – What we heard from communities across the state We appreciate all the feedback and want to share what we heard Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Sept. 26, 2025 Community Feedback Report Back – …

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September 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Public invited to review draft guidance on alternative homeownership models

Public invited to review draft guidance on alternative homeownership models Public comment is open through Oct. 24 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Sept. 24, 2025 Public invited to review draft guidance on alternative homeown…

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September 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Learn how survey feedback will guide Commerce's future

Learn how survey feedback will guide Commerce's future Commerce heard from more than 4,000 people during recent survey and listening sessions Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Sept. 22, 2025 Your feedback will guide Commerce’s…

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September 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – September 2025

Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – September 2025 This month: New guidance, upcoming grants, important deadlines Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Sept. 15, 2025 Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – September 2025 This month: New guidan…

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September 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Review Washington's Draft Performance Evaluation Report

Review Washington's Draft Performance Evaluation Report Departments of Commerce, Health are seeking feedback for report Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Sept. 12, 2025 Public invited to review Washington's Draft Performance E…

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September 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Join Clean Energy Tax Credit office hours – Sept. 10 and 19

Join Clean Energy Tax Credit office hours – Sept. 10 and 19 Learn more about the Clean Energy Tax Credit Assistance Program (CETCAP) and elective pay tax credits Having trouble viewing this email? View it online September 8, 2025 Join Clean E…

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September 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Rulemaking Notice: Clarifying PWB Broadband Emergency Program rules

Rulemaking Notice: Clarifying PWB Broadband Emergency Program rules Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Sept. 5, 2025 Rulemaking Notice: Clarifying PWB Broadband Emergency Program rules Rules come into effect Oct. 4 The Washington State…

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September 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Apply now: Clean energy siting and permitting grants available

Apply now: Clean energy siting and permitting grants available Commerce is accepting applications for $4.85 million in clean energy siting and permitting grants. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online September 3, 2025 Apply now: C…

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September 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM

OEDC Aerospace Bulletin - Sept 2025

OEDC Aerospace Bulletin - Sept 2025 An update from your partners at the Department of Commerce Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Aerospace Bulletin  |  September 3, 2025 Largest delegation ever joins Commerce at Paris Air…

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August 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Commerce is accepting proposals for transit-oriented development guidance 

Commerce is accepting proposals for transit-oriented development guidance  Proposals are due Sept. 30  Having trouble viewing this email? View it online April 30, 2025 Request for Proposals for transit-oriented development guidance  Proposals…

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August 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Correction: Comment period opens today for final Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program proposal

Correction: Comment period opens today for final Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program proposal Final proposal includes a list of provisional awards for $1.2 billion in broadband funding Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Relea…

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August 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Comment period opens today for final Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program proposal

Comment period opens today for final Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program proposal Final proposal includes a list of provisional awards for $1.2 billion in broadband funding Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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August 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Commerce Director appoints Daniel Narváez Zavala as new chief operating officer

Commerce Director appoints Daniel Narváez Zavala as new chief operating officer Zavala started at the agency earlier this summer Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Aug. 22, 2025 Commerce Director appoints Daniel Narváez Zavala …

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August 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Behind the scenes: How Commerce’s emergency management team responds to crises

Behind the scenes: How Commerce’s emergency management team responds to crises Learn about the highly specialized role of Commerce's Energy Resilience and Emergency Management Office. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online August 22, 2…

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August 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Rulemaking notice: Commerce announces final rules to support planning for housing

Rulemaking notice: Commerce announces final rules to support planning for housing Having trouble viewing this email? View it online AUG. 21, 2025 Rulemaking notice: Commerce announces final rules to support planning for housing Rules will take effect…

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