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    • Strengthening communities and growing Washington’s economy

    Commerce is the one agency that touches every aspect of community and economic development: planning, infrastructure, energy, housing, 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.

    Commerce Divisions

    Commerce manages a budget of $7.9 billion dollars and a portfolio of work that strengthens communities across the state. Equity is at the forefront of all of the work we do, ensuring all people in Washington can benefit from our programs.

    Housing

    Working to make housing accessible to all, Commerce is committed to safe and affordable housing solutions.

    Energy

    Commerce works on the benefits of energy and state energy goals by providing resources and opportunities to Washington state entities.

    Local Government

    Commerce is built to understand and support leadership needs across all levels of local government.

    Economic Development

    Creating a prosperous, sustainable economy goes hand in hand with building world-class communities.

    Community Services

    Commerce partners with communities to build a safer, more equitable Washington for everyone.

    Housing

    Working to make housing accessible to all, Commerce is committed to safe and affordable housing solutions.

    Energy

    Commerce works on the benefits of energy and state energy goals by providing resources and opportunities to Washington state entities.

    Local Government

    Commerce is built to understand and support leadership needs across all levels of local government.

    Economic Development

    Creating a prosperous, sustainable economy goes hand in hand with building world-class communities.

    Community Services

    Commerce partners with communities to build a safer, more equitable Washington for everyone.
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    Our state’s most important work occurs at the community level. Commerce opportunities, from housing to climate to equity, help strengthen and empower communities across Washington. Learn more about how Commerce opportunities can make an impact in your community.
    Special Interest
    Funding for Climate Action
    Funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
    Special Interest
    Broadband Internet for All
    The Internet for All in Washington initiative creates strategies to ensure reliable, high-speed Internet across the state of Washington, along with opportunities to invest in digital equity programs to make sure that in addition to Internet access, people also have the tools and skill sets necessary to fully take advantage of the benefits that come with digital inclusion.

    News and Updates

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    April 23, 2025

    Washington charts a new course for clean, fast ferry travel

    April 23, 2025

    Commerce awards over $36 million for Clean Energy Community Grants 

    April 22, 2025

    Washington leads states for economy, innovation

    April 21, 2025

    Commerce mourns death of state Senator Bill Ramos

    April 16, 2025

    New leader takes the helm at Office of Homeless Youth

    April 14, 2025

    A broken road and a burst pipe: Public Works Board announces emergency awards

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    About Commerce

    Building strong communities is essential to economic prosperity. Our name, “Commerce,” often makes people first think of us as championing business and economic development. We do that, but more important is the notion that a healthy, safe community is the foundation for economic prosperity.
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