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  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - June 2023

Planners' Update Newsletter - June 2023 Farewell to our Middle housing Team; New electronic land use and appeals filing system; APA young planner resources Having trouble viewing this email? View it online june 22, 2023 Planners' Update Newsl…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 2:17 PM

Twelve announces plans to scale production of sustainable aviation fuel made from CO2 in Washington State

Twelve announces plans to scale production of sustainable aviation fuel made from CO2 in Washington State Commercial-scale E-Jet fuel production facility in Moses Lake, WA, to supply deals with Shopify, Alaska Airlines, and Microsoft Having trouble viewing this email? View …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 12:01 PM

ZeroAvia announces expansion of electric propulsion R&D facility at Paine Field

ZeroAvia announces expansion of electric propulsion R&D facility at Paine Field Washington Governor Inslee, ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov announce state support for tech systems development and retrofit center Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Public input request reminder

Public input request reminder Please provide input for Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant strategic plan Having trouble viewing this email? View it online June 13, 2023 Reminder for public input request on the Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Statement on the passing of former Senator John McCoy

Statement on the passing of former Senator John McCoy Commerce Director Mike Fong statement on the passing of Sen. John McCoy Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release june 7, 2023 Statement on the passing of Sen. John …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Public Works Board now accepting loan applications for broadband construction

Public Works Board now accepting loan applications for broadband construction $13.5 million available from afor broadband construction projects Having trouble viewing this email? View it online June 6, 2023 Public Works Board now accepting lo…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Periodic Update workshop series kickoff

Periodic Update workshop series kickoff June 14 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online June 5, 2023 ? Kickoff: 2025 Periodic Update workshop series The Washington State Department of Commerce, in partnership …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Special Edition: Planners' Newsletter

Special Edition: Planners' Newsletter Legislative changes in 2023 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online May 31, 2023 Photo courtesy of Washington State Legislative Support Services. Planners? Newsletter on legislative changes in 2…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 3:03 PM

REMINDER: Apply now for Behavioral Health Facilities grants

REMINDER: Apply now for Behavioral Health Facilities grants Deadline June 15 for pre-applications for crisis stabilization facilities funding Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 30, 2023 REMINDER: Apply now for Behavioral He…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 10:09 PM

Seeking public input: Byrne–Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) draft strategic plan

Seeking public input: Byrne?Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) draft strategic plan Public comments invited on Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) draft strategic plan Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 22, 2023 Public Comment…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests more than $10 million in three counties

Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests more than $10 million in three counties Everett Waterfront Place development among four new investments approved by state board to spur business growth and jobs Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - May 2023

Planners' Update Newsletter - May 2023 Awards in Planning Excellence; Housing and Planning for Housing updates; New tribal planner and more Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 16, 2023 Planners' Update Newsletter Awards for …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 5:39 PM

POSTPONED: Public comment webinar on HEAL Act agency actions

POSTPONED: Public comment webinar on HEAL Act agency actions Tomorrow's scheduled webinar has been postponed. No new date has been set. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 16, 2023 POSTPONED! Due to unforeseen circumstances …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 5:02 PM

REMINDER: Public comment webinar Wednesday on HEAL Act agency actions

REMINDER: Public comment webinar Wednesday on HEAL Act agency actions Public comment opportunity related to environmental justice assessments by state agencies Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 16, 2023 Public comment oppo…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 3:11 PM

Broadband infrastructure investments promise access to high-speed internet connections for nearly 15,000 Washington households

Broadband infrastructure investments promise access to high-speed internet connections for nearly 15,000 Washington households $121 million in grants will provide connections to unserved and underserved communities statewide Having trouble viewing this email? View it online…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Seeking input on agency actions on the Healthy Environment For All (HEAL) Act

Seeking input on agency actions on the Healthy Environment For All (HEAL) Act Public comment opportunity related to environmental justice assessments by state agencies Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 12, 2023 Public comm…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Commerce invests nearly $650,000 toward building new statewide Apple Health and Homes network to address chronic homelessness

Commerce invests nearly $650,000 toward building new statewide Apple Health and Homes network to address chronic homelessness Funding to 27 organizations will build capacity in communities for groundbreaking program that links health care and housing Having trouble viewing …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Play Frontier leverages Commerce grants, community partnerships to fulfill rural child care needs

Play Frontier leverages Commerce grants, community partnerships to fulfill rural child care needs Skamania County's only licensed child care center was among the first to receive Commerce grant to assess community needs, gaps in care Having trouble viewing this email? View …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Community benefits at the forefront of nearly $10 million in Commerce building electrification grants

Community benefits at the forefront of nearly $10 million in Commerce building electrification grants Maximizing energy efficiency and electrification of large buildings are key to meeting state clean energy and environmental justice goals Having trouble viewing this email?…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Apply now: Behavioral Health Facilities grants

Apply now: Behavioral Health Facilities grants Deadline June 30 to apply for crisis stabilization facilities funding Having trouble viewing this email? View it online april 27, 2023 Apply Now: Behavioral Health Facilities Grants Funding avail…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Commerce commits $83.5 million to address homelessness through affordable housing construction

Commerce commits $83.5 million to address homelessness through affordable housing construction First-ever Apple Health and Homes capital plus additional funding advance projects serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness Having trouble viewing this email? View i…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 8:45 PM

DEADLINE FRIDAY: Request for information: EV charging infrastructure projects planning to seek federal funding

DEADLINE FRIDAY: Request for information: EV charging infrastructure projects planning to seek federal funding Responses due by April 28 to be considered for state support Having trouble viewing this email? View it online april 25, 2023 DEADL…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 21, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Seeking public comments: HUD 2023 funding and Coronavirus programs performance

Seeking public comments: HUD 2023 funding and Coronavirus programs performance Input invited on Draft Action Plan for 2023 HUD funds and Coronavirus programs Having trouble viewing this email? View it online april 21, 2023 Seeking public comm…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Request for information: EV charging infrastructure projects planning to seek federal funding

Request for information: EV charging infrastructure projects planning to seek federal funding Submit information by April 28 to be considered for state support Having trouble viewing this email? View it online april 18, 2023 Request for Infor…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - April 2023

Planners' Update Newsletter - April 2023 Smart Communities nominations open; GMA WAC updated; Net-zero UGA technical update; Public comment on climate program Having trouble viewing this email? View it online april 14, 2023 Planners' Update N…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Inslee appoints Michael Fong as director of the Washington State Department of Commerce

Inslee appoints Michael Fong as director of the Washington State Department of Commerce Fong to join Commerce May 8 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online april 12, 2023 Inslee appoints Michael Fong as director of the Washington St…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Commerce invests $24.2 million to create more than 240 new homeownership opportunities

Commerce invests $24.2 million to create more than 240 new homeownership opportunities Grants leverage $66 million in local and private funds to expand homeownership access across Washington state Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Releas…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Rulemaking Notice

Rulemaking Notice The update included revisions to WAC 365-190, WAC 365-195 and WAC 365-196 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online April 5, 2023 Rulemaking Notice ? Growth Management Services (GMS) concluded a comprehensive update …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Owners of buildings over 20,000 sq. ft. invited to participate in state Clean Buildings expansion rulemaking

Owners of buildings over 20,000 sq. ft. invited to participate in state Clean Buildings expansion rulemaking Public encouraged to participate in shaping requirements, incentives and assistance; first Zoom webinar April 13 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Reminder! 2023 Washington State Housing Tools and Incentives Survey

Reminder! 2023 Washington State Housing Tools and Incentives Survey Please take the survey before April 7, 2023 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online April 3, 2023 2023 Washington State Housing Tools and Incentives Survey The …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Nominations open for 2023 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards

Nominations open for 2023 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards Annual awards program celebrates excellence in planning for future growth, livable communities Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release March 30, 2023 Nomin…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 5:19 PM

Seeking public comment on draft climate planning element

Seeking public comment on draft climate planning element Draft guidance on adding a climate element to local comprehensive plans available for review and comments Having trouble viewing this email? View it online march 29, 2023 Seeking public…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Commerce awards $50.6 million to rapidly acquire 13 properties for shelters, affordable housing

Commerce awards $50.6 million to rapidly acquire 13 properties for shelters, affordable housing Grants bolster efforts to confront homelessness in 10 counties across Washington state Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 8:06 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests more than $2 million in four counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests more than $2 million in four counties State funds will leverage over $5.5 million in private and local investments Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Transportation electrification projects awarded nearly $1 million in Clean Energy Fund grants

Transportation electrification projects awarded nearly $1 million in Clean Energy Fund grants Hydrogen energy system study, groundbreaking Tribal-county collaborations among five projects selected for funding across Washington state Having trouble viewing this email? View i…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - March 2023

Planners' Update Newsletter - March 2023 Regional Planner assignments update; Final housing needs projections; ADU guidance comment period; Planning Cost Study and more Having trouble viewing this email? View it online march 15, 2023 Planners…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Canadian plant-based food producer No Meat Factory to launch operations in Stanwood, WA

Canadian plant-based food producer No Meat Factory to launch operations in Stanwood, WA State grant to Economic Alliance Snohomish County helps jumpstart former Twin City Foods plant update Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 6:05 PM

CORRECTED: Open Procurement: Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) Credit Building Program

CORRECTED: Open Procurement: Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) Credit Building Program Provide Capital to Build Credit for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Having trouble viewing this email? View it online March 14, 2023 Exciting new…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Open Procurement: Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) Credit Building Program

Open Procurement: Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) Credit Building Program Provide Capital to Build Credit for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Having trouble viewing this email? View it online March 13, 2023 Exciting new procuremen…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 10:01 PM

2023 Washington State Housing Tools and Incentives Survey

2023 Washington State Housing Tools and Incentives Survey Please complete the survey by April 7, 2023 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online March 9, 2023 2023 Washington State Housing Tools and Incentives Survey The Washington Sta…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 5:11 PM

State grant application portal opens Mar. 14, 2023 for hospitality and lodging businesses

State grant application portal opens Mar. 14, 2023 for hospitality and lodging businesses $100 million available to support businesses affected by pandemic; information webinar March 13 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Washington state receives $163.4 million to fund innovative small business loan programs

Washington state receives $163.4 million to fund innovative small business loan programs Five new programs to be offered through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release M…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 6:27 PM

UPDATED: Washington state will need more than one million homes in the next 20 years

UPDATED: Washington state will need more than one million homes in the next 20 years More than half of the homes are needed for residents at the lowest income levels Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release march 2, 2023 …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 5:03 PM

Washington state will need more than one million homes in the next 20 years

Washington state will need more than one million homes in the next 20 years More than half of the homes are needed for residents at the lowest income levels Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release march 2, 2023 Washin…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Small Business Disaster Relief grant opportunity - applications due March 31

Small Business Disaster Relief grant opportunity - applications due March 31 $9.7 million available for eligible businesses that have sustained losses from natural and human-caused disasters Having trouble viewing this email? View it online March…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Director's Update - February 2023

Director's Update - February 2023 A Final Message from Commerce Director Lisa Brown Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Director's Update MESSAGE FROM LISA BROWN? Farewell When I accepted Gov. Inslee?s appointment to lead …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Commerce partnership supports Carl Maxey Center in strengthening Black-owned businesses

Commerce partnership supports Carl Maxey Center in strengthening Black-owned businesses The?Carl Maxey Center?hosted the Black Business Expo to promote businesses in the greater Spokane area Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Planners' Update Newsletter - February 2023

Planners' Update Newsletter - February 2023 CAO contacts and updates; Housing updates; News from outside Commerce; New faces; Forums and training schedules Having trouble viewing this email? View it online FEB. 17, 2023 Planners' Update Newsl…
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 6:01 PM

State support advances First Mode Proving Grounds for hybrid hydrogen fuel cell and battery-powered mining trucks at former coal mine in Centralia

State support advances First Mode Proving Grounds for hybrid hydrogen fuel cell and battery-powered mining trucks at former coal mine in Centralia $250K grant solidifies development of new facility with potential for long-term local, regional economic impact Having trouble …
  Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 7:46 PM

Washington State Commerce Director Lisa Brown to step down

Washington State Commerce Director Lisa Brown to step down Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release feb. 13, 2023 Commerce Director Lisa Brown to step down OLYMPIA, WA --- Washington State?Department of?Commerce Director L…