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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 $…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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