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  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 10:33 PM

Housing projects for people experiencing homelessness in Washington will share $9-million federal grant

Housing projects for people experiencing homelessness in Washington will share $9-million federal grant Rural communities are focus of investments in nine new projects statewide Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release feb…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Director's Update - January 2023

Director's Update - January 2023 A Message from Commerce Director Lisa Brown Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Director's Update MESSAGE FROM LISA BROWN? Point-in-time Count helps inform work to combat homelessness O…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Grant application open: Electrification of Transportation

Grant application open: Electrification of Transportation $2.5 million available for Electric vehicle supply infrastructure and hydrogen refueling station infrastructure Having trouble viewing this email? View it online jan. 26, 2023 Apply no…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 4:10 PM

REMINDER: 2023-25 Affordable Housing Projects Information Survey - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JAN. 31

REMINDER: 2023-25 Affordable Housing Projects Information Survey - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JAN. 31 Are you interested in applying for funding for affordable housing development? Having trouble viewing this email? View it online jan. 25, 2023 REM…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 8:41 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests more than $10 million in four counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests more than $10 million in four counties State funds will leverage nearly $664 million in private and local investments in projects expected to create 242 family-wage jobs Having trouble viewing…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 8:31 PM

New grant program launch: Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities

New grant program launch: Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities Two opportunities: Grant application open now and RFP for consultant to work with communities Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Jan. 17, 2023 New program l…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - January 2023

Planners' Update Newsletter - January 2023 Collaborative Roadmap; Military compatible energy siting; Housing updates; New faces; Forums and training schedules Having trouble viewing this email? View it online jan. 13, 2022 Planners' Update Ne…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 4:01 PM

State survey: Most people say housing is #1 issue

State survey: Most people say housing is #1 issue Housing costs/rents, homelessness and overall cost of living top list of most important problems facing Washington state in new survey Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Commerce invests $2.5 million to accelerate development of six rural industrial sites

Commerce invests $2.5 million to accelerate development of six rural industrial sites State grants aim to attract, expand manufacturing activity and jobs in communities across the state Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
January 5, 2023 at 4:02 PM

2023-25 Affordable Housing Projects Information Survey

2023-25 Affordable Housing Projects Information Survey Are you interested in applying for funding for affordable housing development? Having trouble viewing this email? View it online jan. 5, 2023 2023-25 Project Information Survey Are you in…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 9:42 PM

$20.4 million in state grants will expand behavioral health care access for people in crisis

$20.4 million in state grants will expand behavioral health care access for people in crisis Commerce awards capital funding for acquisition, renovation and new construction of crisis stabilization facilities in Benton, King, Skagit Having trouble viewing this email? View i…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 9:07 PM

Janel McFeat named Executive Director of Washington Statewide Re-entry Council

Janel McFeat named Executive Director of Washington Statewide Re-entry Council Human rights champion will lead re-entry council beginning Jan.3 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release dec. 28, 2022 Janel McFeat named …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Director's Update - December 2022

Director's Update - December 2022 A Message from Commerce Director Lisa Brown Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Director's Update MESSAGE FROM LISA BROWN? Taking on a tall order together This past year has seen significa…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 5:32 PM

We need your opinions to help us organize a new website

We need your opinions to help us organize a new website Can you spare 10-15 minutes for a survey to help improve our website? Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 23, 2022 A new website is in the works! Your opinions are ess…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - December 2022

Planners' Update Newsletter - December 2022 Happy Holidays from GMS; RDI webinar recording available, land capacity guidance forthcoming; GMS updating 1994 ADU guidance Having trouble viewing this email? View it online DECEMBER 15, 2022 Happy…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
December 14, 2022 at 3:42 PM

$75 Million in Small Business and Nonprofit Grants Begin to Arrive

$75 Million in Small Business and Nonprofit Grants Begin to Arrive Working Washington Grants: Round 5 and Convention Center Grants Provide Much Needed Relief Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release December 14, 2022 $…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
December 8, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Up to $900 million at stake: State seeks public input on federal broadband map

Up to $900 million at stake: State seeks public input on federal broadband map Deadline looms for verification and challenges to service data that will determine Washington?s share of significant federal broadband infra Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Register now for Dec. 8 Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition application technical assistance session

Register now for Dec. 8 Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition application technical assistance session ATTN: Organizations interested in applying for Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition (RCHA) funding Having trouble viewing this email? View it online d…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 9:41 PM

State Broadband Office offers $120 million in grants to build "last mile" infrastructure

State Broadband Office offers $120 million in grants to build "last mile" infrastructure Eligible projects may apply for up to $12 million each to build broadband infrastructure Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release Nov…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 5:07 PM

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Broadband Infrastructure Grants application now open

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Broadband Infrastructure Grants application now open Apply now for up to $12 million in federal capital funding for broadband infrastructure projects Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 22, 2022 Apply n…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 21, 2022 at 7:56 PM

Department of Commerce announces $32.5 million in grants from new Small Business Innovation Fund

Department of Commerce announces $32.5 million in grants from new Small Business Innovation Fund Funding will support projects across Washington state focused on meeting needs of underserved communities, businesses, entrepreneurs Having trouble viewing this email? View it o…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 9:43 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests $11.9 million in six counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests $11.9 million in six counties State funds will leverage nearly $130 million in private, local and other state resources, expect to create more than 125 family wa Having trouble viewing this em…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 11:07 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - November 2022

Planners' Update Newsletter - November 2022 Racially disparate impacts webinar; Middle housing consultant selected; Staff kudos; PAW webinar; Short Course schedule Having trouble viewing this email? View it online november? 2022 Planners' Upd…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 10:45 PM

Clean energy workshop Wednesday: Siting large battery energy storage systems in Washington

Clean energy workshop Wednesday: Siting large battery energy storage systems in Washington Join us for an introduction to siting large battery energy storage systems in Washington state Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 14, 2…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 6:22 PM

Commerce invests $27.3 million to provide safer and healthier environments for children

Commerce invests $27.3 million to provide safer and healthier environments for children Grants will fund minor renovation requests to help keep 253 child care facilities safe and operational Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association submits concept paper, advances bid for US Dept. Energy Hydrogen Hubs opportunity

Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association submits concept paper, advances bid for US Dept. Energy Hydrogen Hubs opportunity Public-private partnership forges ahead with green hydrogen proposal focused on decarbonizing transportation, heavy industry Having trouble viewing this …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 6:52 PM

We want your feedback on our Rural Clean Energy Grant program design

We want your feedback on our Rural Clean Energy Grant program design Participate in online listening sessions or submit written comments Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 4, 2022 Rural Clean Energy Program News Share your…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 6:47 PM

Commerce receives over $5.2 million to help end youth homelessness in Washington

Commerce receives over $5.2 million to help end youth homelessness in Washington HUD funding will support innovative housing programs serving young people in rural communities throughout Washington state Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Commerce invests $17.9 million in eight new behavioral health facility projects

Commerce invests $17.9 million in eight new behavioral health facility projects Grants will fund the acquisition, renovation, and new construction of facilities in five counties Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release oct…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Director's Update - October 2022

Director's Update - October 2022 A Message from Commerce Director Lisa Brown Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Director's Update MESSAGE FROM LISA BROWN? Hello Tri-Cities! Our first hub office is open in Kennewick, servi…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 5:01 PM

New Department of Commerce Report: Time, trust, and technology key to small business success

New Department of Commerce Report: Time, trust, and technology key to small business success Study finds minority, women and rural business owners more often lack access to right mix of resources Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 3:40 PM

We need your input: Washington state aerial imagery technology survey

We need your input: Washington state aerial imagery technology survey Survey open now to identify uses, needs, costs, benefits of potential expansion of aerial imagery program Having trouble viewing this email? View it online oct. 24, 2022 Pl…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 10:08 PM

One company’s waste is another’s resource: Innovative projects looking to repurpose industrial waste receive $850K from new state program

One company?s waste is another?s resource: Innovative projects looking to repurpose industrial waste receive $850K from new state program New Industrial Symbiosis grants support collaborative projects advancing the circular economy Having trouble viewing this email? View it…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - October 2022

Planners' Update Newsletter - October 2022 CHIP grants Round 3; Public comment period on housing needs; Climate resilience pilot; NEP funding; New staff & more Having trouble viewing this email? View it online October 2022 Planners' Updat…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Commerce seeking mentors to help prospective cannabis business owners succeed

Commerce seeking mentors to help prospective cannabis business owners succeed New Social Equity in Cannabis program designed to help communities historically impacted by poverty, enforcement of cannabis prohibitions Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Request for applications: Building Electrification grants

Request for applications: Building Electrification grants Nearly $10 million available for building owners and tenants with owner approval in Washington state Having trouble viewing this email? View it online oct. 17, 2022 Application now ope…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Commerce to host open house at new Kennewick hub office Monday, Oct. 17

Commerce to host open house at new Kennewick hub office Monday, Oct. 17 Kennewick Tri-City location launches ?headquarters and hubs? model for increasing agency presence and access in communities across the state Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 8:11 PM

State infrastructure grants support over 1,000 new units of affordable housing across Washington

State infrastructure grants support over 1,000 new units of affordable housing across Washington Commerce awards nearly $5 million to 12 projects through Connecting Housing to Infrastructure program Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Rele…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 9:30 PM

UPDATE: Commerce expands grant opportunity for industrial site development

UPDATE: Commerce expands grant opportunity for industrial site development Response prompts deadline extension, changes to make funding available for more projects Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release oct. 12, 2022 …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 6:17 PM

Department of Commerce offers grants to spur industrial site development

Department of Commerce offers grants to spur industrial site development New industrial site readiness program has $2.5 million available for counties, cities, port districts and tribal governments throughout WA Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 5:58 PM

Director's Update - September 2022

Director's Update - September 2022 A Message from Commerce Director Lisa Brown Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Director's Update MESSAGE FROM LISA BROWN? Helping small businesses go global? Commerce once again earns ma…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 9:33 PM

REPORT: Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) would need to buy more than 140,000 houses to achieve parity with white homeownership in Washington state

REPORT: Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) would need to buy more than 140,000 houses to achieve parity with white homeownership in Washington state Work Group releases findings, strong recommendations for Washington State Legislature, government leaders at all levels …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 7:19 PM

Commerce invests additional $26.6 million to strengthen affordable housing development

Commerce invests additional $26.6 million to strengthen affordable housing development As construction costs rise, Housing Trust Fund investments help keep multifamily projects moving forward Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Estakio Beltran named Washington State Broadband Office Digital Equity Manager

Estakio Beltran named Washington State Broadband Office Digital Equity Manager Veteran DC public policy advisor will lead Washington state efforts on equitable broadband access and digital literacy Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Relea…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 5:55 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - September 2022

Planners' Update Newsletter - September 2022 HB 1220 Updates; New team members; Aerial imagery study launch; Upcoming events & trainings Having trouble viewing this email? View it online sept. 19, 2022 Planners' Update Newsletter HB 1220 …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Solar panels coming to more schools, public buildings statewide with latest round of Commerce grants

Solar panels coming to more schools, public buildings statewide with latest round of Commerce grants $1.4 million awarded to fund 14 projects that will produce sustainable energy and energy savings in communities across Washington state Having trouble viewing this email? Vi…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 8:38 PM

Washington state receives $1.4 million SBA grant to boost small business exports

Washington state receives $1.4 million SBA grant to boost small business exports More than $562 million in sales attributed to State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) since inception Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release S…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Commerce awards nearly $21 million to operate and maintain permanent housing with services for vulnerable people statewide

Commerce awards nearly $21 million to operate and maintain permanent housing with services for vulnerable people statewide State grants to 81 organizations will fund over 3,100 units of permanent supportive housing for people with disabling conditions Having trouble viewing…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 10:18 PM

Commerce provides $4.2 million for new 16-bed crisis stabilization facility in King County

Commerce provides $4.2 million for new 16-bed crisis stabilization facility in King County ConnectionsWA will select site by end of year with capacity to serve 2,000 people annually Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Deadline Friday for small business relief grants

Deadline Friday for small business relief grants Working WA Round 5 and Convention Center grant applications close at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online september 6, 2022 Last day to apply: Friday, 5 p.m.…