Agency Reform: Envisioning a new Department of Commerce
Gov. Chris Gregoire joined us on July 23, 2009 for a kick-off marking our new name and mission to grow and improve jobs in Washington State.Formerly known as the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development or “CTED,” 2009 legislation created the new Department of Commerce to more efficiently and effectively lead a comprehensive state plan for economic development. Commerce was required to deliver a report to the Governor and the Legislature by Nov. 1, 2009, including plans for reorganizing the agency.
NEW! Read the Commerce Report: Defining Commerce – Next Steps in our Mission to Grow and Improve Jobs
Visit our Commerce Connections page to learn more about the stakeholder outreach and feedback process that helped shape our priorities and organizational recommendations to Gov. Gregoire and the Legislature. Read survey results, trip reports, meeting theme summaries, research and more background on reforming the Department of Commerce.
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