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  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.…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Commerce awards over $1.8 million to improve energy efficiency in public buildings

Commerce awards over $1.8 million to improve energy efficiency in public buildings School districts, Department of Corrections and City of Renton will use funds to modernize facilities, capture energy use and cost savings Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 10:16 PM

ICYMI: Local Businesses Invited to Tap into Global Growth Strategies at Sept. 8 Exporting Conference Featuring Expert Trade Panels https://www.pnnl.gov/

ICYMI: Local Businesses Invited to Tap into Global Growth Strategies at Sept. 8 Exporting Conference Featuring Expert Trade Panels https://www.pnnl.gov/ Free to Attend and Open to the Public Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Cindy Guertin-Anderson to lead Community Services Division at Commerce

Cindy Guertin-Anderson to lead Community Services Division at Commerce Commerce Director Brown appoints new Assistant Director Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release august 18, 2022 Cindy Guertin-Anderson to lead Com…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Reporting requirements reminder for jurisdictions

Reporting requirements reminder for jurisdictions 2022 survey is available for Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Aug. 17, 2022 Reporting requirements reminder for jurisdictio…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 4:01 PM

2022 Governor’s Smart Communities Award winners announced

2022 Governor?s Smart Communities Award winners announced Eight Washington cities recognized for outstanding work in land-use planning and development Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release august 16, 2022 2022 Gover…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Commerce awards $3.3 million to support, restart community festivals and events

Commerce awards $3.3 million to support, restart community festivals and events Tourism relief grants go to 284 organizations to support small local events, festivals and civic celebrations in 36 counties Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? New…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - August 2022

Planners' Update Newsletter - August 2022 PSRC Workshop Series; CESA update; HB 1220 ? Racially Disparate Impacts; Meet the new Middle Housing Team Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Aug. 15, 2022 Planners' Update Newsletter Pe…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Applications open August 17: $75 million for Washington small businesses and nonprofits

Applications open August 17: $75 million for Washington small businesses and nonprofits Round 5 of state pandemic relief grants on the way; focus on arts, heritage, science sectors and businesses relying on in-person conventions Having trouble viewing this email? View it on…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 6:56 PM

Commerce offers up to $5 million to non-profit organizations assisting underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses

Commerce offers up to $5 million to non-profit organizations assisting underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses Grants from $34.5-mllion Small Business Innovation Fund will support special programs to spur small business recovery, startup and growth Having trouble vie…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Director's Update - August 2022

Director's Update - August 2022 A Message from Commerce Director Lisa Brown Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Director's Update MESSAGE FROM LISA BROWN? $75 million available to small businesses and nonprofits impacted b…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Commerce seeking projects to promote compatible land use development near Washington military installations

Commerce seeking projects to promote compatible land use development near Washington military installations Submit Defense Community Compatibility Account project applications now through Sept. 15, 2022 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 5:11 PM

State agencies reach major benchmark in Washington’s transition to clean energy

State agencies reach major benchmark in Washington?s transition to clean energy UTC and Commerce collaborate to adopt new rules for electric utilities related to energy storage systems, standards and more Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? New…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Commerce awards $2.1 million in grants to help 27 communities plan for climate change

Commerce awards $2.1 million in grants to help 27 communities plan for climate change Projects will develop vulnerability assessments and identify measures for reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Valuing lived experience: young people guide nearly $7 million in office of Homeless youth funding

Valuing lived experience: young people guide nearly $7 million in office of Homeless youth funding 40 young people play lead role in reviewing grant applications Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release july 21, 2022 V…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Washington Energy Emergency Management Director appointed to federal commission addressing wildfire crisis

Washington Energy Emergency Management Director appointed to federal commission addressing wildfire crisis Eli King was appointed to the national Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission earlier this month Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Webinar reminder: CHIP funding application workshop tomorrow at 1 p.m.

Webinar reminder: CHIP funding application workshop tomorrow at 1 p.m. Application period open through Aug. 26 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online July 18, 2022 Webinar: Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program grants Applic…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - July 2022

Planners' Update Newsletter - July 2022 ADU guidance news; New tool for Multifamily Property Tax Exemption published; WAC update public hearing notice Having trouble viewing this email? View it online July 18, 2022 Planners' Update Newsletter…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Public Works Board awards $1.8 million broadband construction loan to Jefferson County PUD

Public Works Board awards $1.8 million broadband construction loan to Jefferson County PUD Reliable high-speed internet coming to businesses in Port Townsend Having trouble viewing this email? View it online July 14, 2022 Public Works Board a…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program funding round opens July 11

Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program funding round opens July 11 Application period open through Aug. 26 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online July 8, 2022 Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program grants Application pe…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Commerce adds leaders for small business support and creative economy sectors

Commerce adds leaders for small business support and creative economy sectors Linda Womack to lead small business and community support; Shannon Halberstadt appointed to creative economy industry sector post Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - June 2022

Planners' Update Newsletter - June 2022 Summer connections; Growth Management Act WAC update; Draft methodology and guidance for HB 1220 coming soon; CHIP funding round 3 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online June 17, 2022 Planner…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 1:08 PM

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June 15, 2022 at 1:08 PM

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