Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB)
The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) was formed in 1982 to respond to local economic development in Washington communities. CERB provides funding to local governments and federally-recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion. Eligible projects include domestic and industrial water, storm water, wastewater, public buildings, telecommunications, and port facilities.
CERB has invested $243.8 million in communities across the state. These projects encouraged private and local investments adding up to about $26 for every $1 from CERB. They created over 39,300 permanent jobs and generated $602.3 million in other public funds and $6.3 billion in private investment.
What's New?
03/16/2023 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $2 million in low interest loans and $150,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in four counties. Read More…
02/09/2023 – CERB is recruiting for an upcoming vacancy in Position #5, Small Business West of Puget Sound. Read More…
01/19/2023 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $10 million in low interest loans and $75,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in four counties. Read More…
01/17/2023 – CERB’s Executive Director Janea Stark testified today before the House Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans Committee for HB1231. Watch TVW Clip…
01/17/2023 – Watch the Senate Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade Committee discuss SB5229. Watch TVW Clip…
12/28/2022 – CERB’s 2022 Report to the Legislature is now available. Read More…
11/17/2022 – CERB approved $8,750,000 in low interest loans and $3,200,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements in six counties. Read More…
09/15/2022 – CERB approved $3,790,600 in low interest loans and $630,200 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements in five counties. Read More…
07/21/2022 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $761,000 in low interest loans and grants in three counties. Read More…
06/28/2022 – Missed our June Virtual Sessions? Watch the recordings! Click here to watch…
05/19/2022 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $200,000 in grants for economic development feasibility studies in three counties. Read More…
03/17/2022 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board receives $65 million in state supplemental capital budget, and awards $200,000 in planning grants in four counties. Read More…
01/31/2022 – CERB is proud to partner with the Washington State Broadband Office and the Public Works Board to launch a broadband funding webpage to help customers get to the program they need.
01/20/2022 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $3,937,996 in low-interest loans and $1,136,999 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements in four counties. Read More…
02/08/2021 – Thank you to the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians for your support of CERB! Read More…
12/28/2020 – CERB has released their 2020 Report to the Legislature. Read more here…
12/28/2020 – CERB has released their 2020 Rural Broadband Report to the Legislature. Read more here…
12/01/2020 – CERB has released their 2020 Project Overview. Read more here…
11/16/2020 – Learn how CERB and the Public Works Board partner to connect Washington to Broadband. Read more here…
06/17/2020 – “CERB is strengthening communities from a distance.” Read Article…
View CERB 101 PowerPoint Presentation here.
Click here to access the CERB Newsletter Archive.
View Fact Sheets for CERB Awarded Projects here.
2022 CERB Legislative Report (PDF)
2020 CERB Legislative Report (PDF)
2020 CERB Rural Broadband Legislative Report (PDF)
2022 Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) Legislative Report (PDF)
2017-19 CERB Biennial Review (PDF)
Program Links
Next Board Meeting: 05/18/2023
CERB Legislative Resources
SB5229 – Site Readiness Grants
HB1231 – Site Readiness Grants
CERB Site Readiness Overview (PDF)
Core CERB Funding Request (PDF)
2022 CERB Legislative Report (PDF)
2022 CERB LIFT Report (PDF)
CERB Project Overview 1982-2020 (PDF)
CERB-PWB Partnership (PDF)
CERB Success Stories (Videos)
Schoolhouse Rock – I’m Just a Bill (Video)
Resources
Need Help?
Janea Stark
Executive Director & Tribal Liaison
Janea.Stark@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-252-0812
Barbara Smith
Program Assistant
Barbara.Smith@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-764-9820
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2019-21: A Biennium in Review - Core CERB
2018-21: 3 Years in Review - Rural Broadband
