Strengthening Communities and Growing Washington's Economy
The Department of Commerce is the one agency in state government that touches every aspect of community and economic development: planning, infrastructure, energy, public facilities, housing, public safety and crime victims, international trade, business services and more. We work with local governments, tribes, businesses and civic leaders throughout the state to strengthen communities so all residents may thrive and prosper.
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
This program provides low interest loans and limited grants to local governments, non-profits, tribes, ports and private businesses undertaking clean-up and redevelopment of Brownfield properties that are idle, underutilized or abandoned as a result of contamination.
Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance
If you’re struggling to keep the heat on this winter, you should know about the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program helps households avoid utility shutoffs in the winter.
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Interbay Advisory Committee Open House scheduled for March 19
First in a series of public open houses for project to study redevelopment of Washington National Guard Armory site in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Department of Commerce Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee will hold an open house from 6 – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 at the Ballard VFW Hall, 2812 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107. Launched in September 2018, the project is studying
Nominees sought for 2019 Governor’s 2019 Smart Communities Awards
13th annual program to recognize outstanding work by local governments and their partners in sustainable community planning and development adds new housing strategies category. OLYMPIA, Wash. – On behalf of Gov. Jay Inslee, the Washington Department of Commerce announced today that nominations are open for the 2019 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards. An annual event since 2006, Smart Communities recognizes outstanding achievements and collaboration by local governments and their partners in
State Public Works Board offers free trainings on effective infrastructure system management
Regional trainings and town hall meetings in Silverdale, Pasco, Longview and Okanogan include panels on financing and building public infrastructure OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Public Works Board will present four free trainings across the state in April and May. These full-day, interactive trainings mix concept presentation and group practice to guide participants through effective infrastructure system management. Continuing education (CEU) credits are available. At the end of the