The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $100,000 in public investments for economic development feasibility studies targeting business growth and job creation in the City of Wenatchee and the Mason County PUD 3. Chelan County – $50,000 grant to the City of Wenatchee for the North Wenatchee Redevelopment Master Plan. A master development plan for the Wenatchee Waterfront and North Wenatchee Avenue. CERB funds are matched by…
Six cities and one county receive awards for smart growth planning Governor Jay Inslee today announced winners of the 2015 Smart Communities Awards. Now in its 10th year, the program recognizes achievements by local leaders who promote smart growth planning and projects that contribute to quality of life in Washington State. “These forward-thinking projects help create and sustain a thriving economic climate and strengthen our ability to lead in the global…
The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $1,672,500 in grants and loans for infrastructure development and economic feasibility studies targeting business growth and job creation in the Port of Woodland, Town of Twisp, Port of Douglas County and the City of Lynden. Cowlitz County – $50,000 grant to the Port of Woodland for the Guild Road Industrial Park Master Plan. A master planning study to complete the master plan design…
Millions of dollars in Earned Income Tax Credits go unclaimed each year Low-income people can reduce or eliminate the amount of federal income taxes they pay by claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit on their 2014 income tax returns. Some may even qualify for a lump-sum payment if the credit exceeds the amount of taxes owed. Last year, the average Earned Income Tax Credit refund in our state was $2,145 per person.…
Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Lael Duncan to chair the State Advisory Council on Homelessness. Duncan has served on the committee since 2006 and is also presently the Executive Director of the Okanogan Community Action Council, where she led the creation of the county’s 10 year plan to end homelessness. “Lael will bring invaluable experience and energy to her new leadership role for the Council,” Gov. Inslee said. “She is…
Spokane City Council member to serve on state board promoting jobs, economic development OLYMPIA, WA — Washington State Department of Commerce Director Brian Bonlender today announced the appointment of Spokane City Councilmember Candace Mumm to the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). Mumm is CEO of Smartland LLC, a North Spokane company that builds and rehabilitates homes to make them senior-friendly. She received an MBA from Gonzaga University in 2010, and a BA in Broadcast…
Low-income homeowners can save on energy costs and stay warm this winter with weatherization assistance OLYMPIA, WA – Governor Inslee joins community action agencies, housing authorities, and local governments across the state and nation by recognizing October 30, 2014, as Weatherization Day in Washington. As chilly weather sets in, residents across the state are turning up their thermostats to combat dropping temperatures. For low-income families, however, cranking up the heat is not…
Innovative public-private partnership produces funding The Washington Small Business Credit Initiative has attracted $31.5 million in new private investment to support loans to small businesses around the state, the Department of Commerce announced today. Commerce contracts with Craft3, a Community Development Financial institution, to manage a loan fund which helps small businesses, particularly those in economically disadvantaged communities, get the credit they need to grow. “Small businesses account for about…
James Jaime, David Rhoden, Daniel J. Seydel, Richard Bogert and Nicole Grant to serve on state board promoting jobs, economic development OLYMPIA, WA — Washington State Department of Commerce Director Brian Bonlender today announced the appointment of Steven Anderson to chair the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). Anderson, who has been CERB vice chair since September 2013, has served on the board since 2009 and currently represents small business for the area east of the…
State Brownfields fund to help Tacoma develop final three parcels for sale. OLYMPIA, WA –Finishing development of Tacoma’s Thea-Foss Waterway received a boost with a $90,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The funding will enable Tacoma to prepare most of the remaining parcels for sale. The Thea-Foss Waterway Development Authority District consists of 17 parcels, covering 30 acres of waterfront property. These properties have been used for plywood…