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January 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Commerce invests nearly $18 million to increase homeownership opportunities

Commerce invests nearly $18 million to increase homeownership opportunities Funded projects across Washington state include new construction, down payment assistance and affordability subsidies Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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January 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Apply now: Grants to help local governments adopt solar permit software

Apply now: Grants to help local governments adopt solar permit software Commerce is now accepting applications to support local governments adopting automated permit processing software Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Jan. 21, 2…

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January 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Special Broadband Office Hours added!

Special Broadband Office Hours added! Next Broadband Office Hours: Jan. 22 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Jan. 17, 2025 Broadband Office Hours Schedule Learn the latest broadband news and updates The Washington State Broadb…

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January 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Learn about statewide climate planning efforts on Jan. 27

Learn about statewide climate planning efforts on Jan. 27 Washington Climate Partnership to host Climate Action Planning Webinar Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Jan. 16, 2025 Learn about statewide climate planning efforts at…

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January 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Commerce grants over $14.3 million for energy efficiency retrofits in public buildings

Commerce grants over $14.3 million for energy efficiency retrofits in public buildings Funded by CCA, the grants are expected to play a key role in helping building owners meet Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standards Having trouble viewing this email? View it onl…

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January 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Update underway: Washington's Consolidated Plan for housing and community development

Update underway: Washington's Consolidated Plan for housing and community development Public invited to participate via online survey, listening sessions and draft fair housing report Having trouble viewing this email? View it online January 16, …

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January 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Former state senator Joe Nguyễn hits the ground running at Commerce Department

Former state senator Joe Nguyễn hits the ground running at Commerce Department Priorities outlined by new agency director include a focus on equity, affordability and environmental justice. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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January 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM

2025 January Planners' Newsletter

2025 January Planners' Newsletter Governor's Smart Communities Award Winners; Climate and Housing Updates; Upcoming events Having trouble viewing this email? View it online jan. 15, 2025 2025 January Planners' Newsletter Governor's Smart Comm…

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January 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours in January and February

Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours in January and February Next Broadband Office Hours: Jan. 15 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Jan. 8, 2025 Broadband Office Hours Schedule Learn the latest broadband new…

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January 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Commerce seeks your input on Comprehensive Plan Implementation Progress Report

Commerce seeks your input on Comprehensive Plan Implementation Progress Report We need your help: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Progress Report Having trouble viewing this email? View it online January 6, 2025 Seeking input, engagement on…

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December 30, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Happy New Year - Updating our mailing list for 2025

Happy New Year - Updating our mailing list for 2025 We are updating our news release mailing lists Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Dec. 30, 2024 We are updating our news release mailing lists Happy New Year! You are receivin…

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December 23, 2024 at 5:02 PM

From homelessness to hope: How CJK Community Homes is transforming lives through financial literacy

From homelessness to hope: How CJK Community Homes is transforming lives through financial literacy With funding from Commerce's Community Reinvestment Project, CJK is creating pathways to financial independence for historically marginalize Having trouble viewing this email…

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December 18, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Department of Commerce offers clean building performance grants

Department of Commerce offers clean building performance grants Clean building performance grants to boost energy efficiency, cut costs, and create jobs Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release December 18, 2024 Depart…

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December 17, 2024 at 6:12 PM

Washington State Broadband Office scores $16-million federal grant for digital equity

Washington State Broadband Office scores $16-million federal grant for digital equity National Telecommunications Information Administration funding will advance state’s Internet For All Initiative to connect every community w Having trouble viewing this email? View it onli…

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December 16, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Help shape a new study about alternative AMI calculation methods used in housing assistance

Help shape a new study about alternative AMI calculation methods used in housing assistance Stakeholder survey - please share your input Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 16, 2025 Survey: Please share your input Help shap…

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December 16, 2024 at 4:04 PM

2024 December Planners' Newsletter

2024 December Planners' Newsletter End-of-year progress report; Share your comp plan implementation experience; Housing and staff updates Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 16, 2024 2024 December Planners' Newsletter As th…

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December 11, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Updated BEAD project maps are posted

Updated BEAD project maps are posted See the new Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) construction project area maps Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 11, 2024 BEAD project area maps posted The Washington State…

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December 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM

CORRECTION: Contractors: Join our webinar Jan. 14 to learn about the Qualified Contractor Network

CORRECTION: Contractors: Join our webinar Jan. 14 to learn about the Qualified Contractor Network Learn about the Qualified Contractor Network of residential contractors and help residents improve their homes! Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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December 10, 2024 at 5:02 PM

You’re invited: Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program webinar Dec. 18

You’re invited: Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program webinar Dec. 18 Join us for an overview of the WA Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Dec. 10, 2024 You’re invited: Fe…

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December 10, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Contractors: Join our webinar Jan. 15 to learn about the Qualified Contractor Network

Contractors: Join our webinar Jan. 15 to learn about the Qualified Contractor Network Learn about the Qualified Contractor Network of residential contractors and help residents improve their homes! Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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December 5, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Washington Priority Area Funding

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Washington Priority Area Funding Apply for Byrne JAG funding now through Jan. 8 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 5, 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity Byrne J…

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December 4, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours Dec. 11

Join Washington State Broadband Office for Office Hours Dec. 11 Broadband Office Hours Dec. 11 include BEAD funding opportunity update Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Dec. 4, 2024 Broadband Office Hours: Dec. 11 Learn about …

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November 27, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Development of Washington's Consolidated Plan underway - Public hearings Dec. 17

Development of Washington's Consolidated Plan underway - Public hearings Dec. 17 Public hearings on Washington's Consolidated Plan set for Dec. 17 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 26, 2024 Development of Washington's Con…

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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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