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?
09/21/2023 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $6,600,000 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…
07/20/2023 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $3,375,000 in low interest loans and $1,175,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in three counties. Read More…
07/05/2023 – CERB is pleased to announced the appointment of Representative Kevin Waters, as the House Minority Caucus Representative, effective July 5, 2023. Read his biography here…
06/22/2023 – CERB is pleased to announce the appointment of Representative Kristine Reeves, as the House Majority Caucus representative, effective June 22, 2023. Read her biography here…
05/30/2023 – CERB is recruiting for two upcoming Board vacancies. Please see our Meeting and Board Members Info page for more information and to apply. Read More…
05/18/2023 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $8,750,000 in low interest loans and $1,350,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in three counties. Read More…
04/14/2023 – Governor Jay Inslee signed SSB5229 into law today. Many thanks to the bill sponsors and everyone who helped make this happen. Watch TVW Clip…
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…
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: 11/16/2023
MEETING LOCATION:
WA State Dept. of Commerce
1101 Plum Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
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
Contract Manager
Barbara.Smith@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-764-9820
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2021-23: A Biennium in Review - Core CERB
