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November 25, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Colfax Downtown Association incubator program supports business development, rural revitalization

Colfax Downtown Association incubator program supports business development, rural revitalization With a Small Business Innovation Fund grant from Commerce, the Colfax Downtown Association is breathing new life into its historic business Having trouble viewing this email? V…

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November 25, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Public comment opportunity: Middle housing planning guidance

Public comment opportunity: Middle housing planning guidance Commerce seeks public input on middle housing planning guidance now through Dec. 23 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 25, 2024 Public comment opportunity Commer…

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November 18, 2024 at 11:28 PM

CORRECTION: Commerce partners with Evergreen Business Capital Community Finance to launch new gap closure loan programs

CORRECTION: Commerce partners with Evergreen Business Capital Community Finance to launch new gap closure loan programs New state Collateral Support Program complements U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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November 18, 2024 at 11:20 PM

2024 November Planners' Newsletter

2024 November Planners' Newsletter Housing needs report; Comprehensive plan progress report; Housing Updates; Upcoming workshops Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 18, 2024 2024 November Planners' Newsletter Housing needs …

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November 18, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Commerce partners with Evergreen Business Capital Community Finance to launch new gap

Commerce partners with Evergreen Business Capital Community Finance to launch new gap New state Collateral Support Program complements U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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November 13, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program sees high demand for remaining funds

Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program sees high demand for remaining funds Commerce received 62 applications to boost affordable housing supply by more than 4,000 units Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 13, 2024 CH…

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November 12, 2024 at 9:27 PM

Growth Management Services: Capital facilities element workshop Nov. 20

Growth Management Services: Capital facilities element workshop Nov. 20 Join us on Zoom Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 12, 2024 Updating capital facilities element workshop set for Nov. 20…

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November 12, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Apply now for $1.2 billion in federal Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding

Apply now for $1.2 billion in federal Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding $300 million in state matching funds also available to local and tribal government applicants Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 12…

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November 12, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Washington state eliminates harmful chemicals from thermal receipts

Washington state eliminates harmful chemicals from thermal receipts Collaboration between agencies helps reduce harmful chemicals Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Nov. 12, 2024 Washington state eliminates harmf…

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November 12, 2024 at 5:03 PM

State Broadband Office opens application for $1.2 billion in federal funding

State Broadband Office opens application for $1.2 billion in federal funding Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding aims to bridge the digital divide in communities throughout Washington Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News…

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November 8, 2024 at 3:41 PM

Rulemaking notice: Draft rules for housing, urban growth areas and rural planning

Rulemaking notice: Draft rules for housing, urban growth areas and rural planning Public hearing January 6 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 8, 2024 Public hearing Monday, Jan. 6 Draft rules for housing, urban growth area…

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November 5, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Crisis Stabilization Facility – Trueblood Phase 3 funds available for Thurston-Mason region

Crisis Stabilization Facility – Trueblood Phase 3 funds available for Thurston-Mason region Notice of Funding Opportunity Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 5, 2024 Crisis Stabilization Facility: Trueblood Phase 3 funds av…

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November 5, 2024 at 5:26 PM

CORRECTION: Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours this week

CORRECTION: Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours this week Broadband Office Hours Wednesday! Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 5, 2024 Next Office Hours: Wednesday Learn about the latest news and update…

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November 4, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours this week

Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours this week Broadband Office Hours Wednesday! Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 4, 2024 Next Office Hours: Wednesday Learn about the latest news and updates from the W…

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November 1, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Commerce awards nearly $40 million to support equitable economic development

Commerce awards nearly $40 million to support equitable economic development New and established programs across Washington state will help communities address wealth disparities, build financial assets Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News …

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October 31, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Washington Department of Commerce Sign Milestone Agreement Establishing Government-to-Government Relations 

Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Washington Department of Commerce Sign Milestone Agreement Establishing Government-to-Government Relations  MOU establishes areas of partnership; seeks to remove administrative barriers, ensures data sovereignty and more Having trouble viewing this …

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October 25, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Commerce awards $5.4 million to organizations seeking to build new housing and community spaces

Commerce awards $5.4 million to organizations seeking to build new housing and community spaces Grants to 30 nonprofits and tribes will support early planning for capital projects in 16 counties Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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October 24, 2024 at 3:16 PM

BEAD Updates: Register for application training sessions

BEAD Updates: Register for application training sessions Register now for BEAD application training sessions in October and November Having trouble viewing this email? View it online oct. 24, 2024 BEAD Updates Register for Broadband Equity, A…

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October 23, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Commerce sign agreement formalizing three-tiered approach to relations

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Commerce sign agreement formalizing three-tiered approach to relations MOU establishes areas of partnership; seeks to remove administrative barriers, ensure data sovereignty and more Having trouble viewing this email? View it…

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October 22, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Washington to see fuel savings and cleaner air as popular electric vehicle rebate program concludes

Washington to see fuel savings and cleaner air as popular electric vehicle rebate program concludes Participation in Commerce's Electric Vehicle (EV) Instant Rebate Program was three times higher than expected Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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October 18, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Commerce updates model ordinances to support development of middle housing

Commerce updates model ordinances to support development of middle housing Final middle housing model ordinances documents now available online Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Oct.18, 2024 Commerce updates model ordinances t…

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October 17, 2024 at 10:07 PM

RFQQ: Growth Management Act research and technical assistance

RFQQ: Growth Management Act research and technical assistance Request for Qualifications and Quotations: Growth Management Act research and technical assistance Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Oct. 17, 2024 Request for Q…

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October 17, 2024 at 10:02 PM

BEAD updates: New getting ready checklist, training dates, project area maps

BEAD updates: New getting ready checklist, training dates, project area maps Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) updates Having trouble viewing this email? View it online oct. 17, 2024 BEAD Updates Save the dates! New trainings av…

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October 17, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Commerce unveils new resources to access clean energy funding

Commerce unveils new resources to access clean energy funding Three new programs provide access to state and federal opportunities for clean energy and climate funding Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release October 17, 2…

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October 15, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Washington state five-year Homeless Housing Strategic Plan released

Washington state five-year Homeless Housing Strategic Plan released Specific actions include call for 18,000 additional emergency housing beds, service provider workforce supports, increased coordination Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News…

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October 15, 2024 at 5:15 PM

2024 October Planners' Newsletter

2024 October Planners' Newsletter New Commerce website; Grants awarded; Climate planning rulemaking; Upcoming events Having trouble viewing this email? View it online oct. 15, 2024 2024 October Planners' Newsletter Commerce launches new websi…

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October 14, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Washington state delegation heads to Japan International Aerospace Exhibition this month

Washington state delegation heads to Japan International Aerospace Exhibition this month Washington Small Business Development Center joins Department of Commerce to lead group showcasing state’s diverse aerospace sector in Tokyo Having trouble viewing this email? View it o…

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October 7, 2024 at 7:38 PM

Commerce awards $3 million to boost housing production pipeline

Commerce awards $3 million to boost housing production pipeline Grants will help accelerate the approval of local residential building permits Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Oct. 7, 2024 Commerce awards $3 mi…

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October 7, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours this week

Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours this week Broadband Office Hours schedule released: Oct. 9 and 23 and Nov. 6 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Oct. 7, 2024 Join us for Office Hours Learn about the lates…

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October 4, 2024 at 5:28 PM

Commerce and German ministry ink agreement to advance trade and economic development

Commerce and German ministry ink agreement to advance trade and economic development Memorandum of understanding builds upon existing cooperative relationship Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Oct. 4, 2024 Comme…

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October 3, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Notice of funding availability: Industrial Symbiosis grant

Notice of funding availability: Industrial Symbiosis grant Apply now through Nov. 1 for Industrial Symbiosis grants Having trouble viewing this email? View it online oct. 3, 2024 Notice of Funding Availability Industrial Symbiosis Program gra…

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October 1, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Commerce launches housing projects dispute resolution program for local governments

Commerce launches housing projects dispute resolution program for local governments Commerce launches housing projects dispute resolution program for local governments Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Oct. 1, 2024 Commerce la…

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September 30, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Washington State Department of Commerce launches new, more accessible website

Washington State Department of Commerce launches new, more accessible website Language translation, improved search streamline locating documents, funding opportunities resources for users of www.commerce.wa.gov Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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September 30, 2024 at 5:03 PM

New home energy and utility assistance program will be available to at least 1.2 million Washingtonians

New home energy and utility assistance program will be available to at least 1.2 million Washingtonians The new program will use Washington wage standards to determine eligibility for low- and no-carbon heating and cooling options Having trouble viewing this email? View it …

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September 27, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Updated link: EV instant rebates prove popular: Funds are more than half spent

Updated link: EV instant rebates prove popular: Funds are more than half spent Program participation is three times higher than expected, driven by low-cost leases Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release September 27, 202…

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September 27, 2024 at 5:03 PM

EV instant rebates prove popular: Funds are more than half spent

EV instant rebates prove popular: Funds are more than half spent Program participation is three times higher than expected, driven by low-cost leases Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release September 27, 2024 EV insta…

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September 26, 2024 at 7:56 PM

Washington delivers $200 energy bill credits to over 690,000 households

Washington delivers $200 energy bill credits to over 690,000 households State’s innovative, human-centered program demonstrates effective collaboration and delivers vital relief to families Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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September 26, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Washington state receives $900,000 SBA grant to boost small business exports

Washington state receives $900,000 SBA grant to boost small business exports Commerce program earns largest grant award available through the federal State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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September 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: $10-million investment supports new clean energy projects in tribal communities

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: $10-million investment supports new clean energy projects in tribal communities Commerce awards second round of grant funding for community solar, EV charging and microgrid projects across Washington state Having trouble viewing this …

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September 19, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Growth Management Webinar: Local Project Review Act Updates

Growth Management Webinar: Local Project Review Act Updates Join us Oct. 9 for a webinar on local project review and amendments under SB5290 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Sept. 19, 2024 Join us for a webinar Oct. 9   Updat…

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September 16, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Funding available for Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings

Funding available for Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings More than $14 million in Energy Efficiency Retrofits grants available Having trouble viewing this email? View it online September 16, 2024 $14 million available for Energy Efficiency…

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September 16, 2024 at 3:58 PM

2024 September Planners' Newsletter

2024 September Planners' Newsletter Climate Policy Explorer; Reviews reduced for small jurisdictions; Housing updates; Upcoming events Having trouble viewing this email? View it online sept. 16, 2024 2024 September Planners' Newsletter Climat…

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September 12, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Commerce invests $37 million in 46 clean energy projects across Washington state

Commerce invests $37 million in 46 clean energy projects across Washington state Investments enabled by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act advance clean tech innovation and state climate goals Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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September 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Climate Commitment Act at work in communities: Commerce awards nearly $8 million to help assess, aid local governments in addressing clean buildings requirements

Climate Commitment Act at work in communities: Commerce awards nearly $8 million to help assess, aid local governments in addressing clean buildings requirements Grants to AWC and WSAC to pay for energy audits, collect cost data on government buldings Having trouble viewing…

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September 4, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Grace Yoo appointed to head Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness at Washington State Department of Commerce

Grace Yoo appointed to head Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness at Washington State Department of Commerce Commerce Director Mike Fong names Washington State Women’s Commission Executive Director Yoo to lead state business development and trade Having trouble…

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September 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Request for Proposals: Impact and utility system development connection fees analysis

Request for Proposals: Impact and utility system development connection fees analysis Seeking proposals to provide guidance to local governments related to calculating utility system connection and impact fees Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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August 29, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Commerce awards $12.6 million to create 300 units of low-income housing near public transit centers

Commerce awards $12.6 million to create 300 units of low-income housing near public transit centers State matches Amazon Housing Equity Fund donation to support transit-oriented development of affordable housing in Seattle and Vancouver Having trouble viewing this email? Vi…

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August 28, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Commerce invests $2 million to accelerate industrial site development across state

Commerce invests $2 million to accelerate industrial site development across state Funding intended to attract and expand manufacturing activity and job creation in rural Washington Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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August 28, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Washington state’s first-in-the-nation clean buildings fellowship selected for $7.78 million in federal funding

Washington state’s first-in-the-nation clean buildings fellowship selected for $7.78 million in federal funding More than 60 Building Efficiency and Clean Operations Network (BEACON) fellows to be trained, credentialed, paired with communities Having trouble viewing this em…

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August 27, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Commerce awards almost $5 million in State Project Improvement grants

Commerce awards almost $5 million in State Project Improvement grants These grants cover the difference in cost for state agencies to increase the energy efficiency of planned and budgeted capital projects Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   Ne…

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