Gov. Jay Inslee today directed the Washington State Department of Commerce to make funding available to assist disaster recovery efforts in communities devastated by this season’s wildfires. To help address the urgent need for a wide range of emergency resources for those who lost their homes as well as local governments in need of economic aid, Commerce is making up to $150,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) available, effective…
$2 Million federal grant awarded for Port Angeles Composite Recycling Technology Center $1 million Washington State Clean Energy Fund matching grant enables U.S. Commerce grant, combined with $1 million local funding for $4 million total to boost Clallam County project The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration today announced a $2 million grant to the Port of Port Angeles to retrofit a building that will house the industrial and…
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…
Innovative program aims to bring crowd-sourced, zero-interest small business loans to all 39 counties Seattle, May 6, 2015 – The Washington State Department of Commerce and Community Sourced Capital, a Seattle-based company that helps connect small businesses with affordable capital, today launched Fund Local, a campaign aimed at bringing zero-interest crowd-sourced loans to small businesses in all of Washington’s 39 counties. Fund Local provides an opportunity for established Washington businesses to borrow up…
Public investments to fund infrastructure development and economic feasibility studies in Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, and Jefferson counties The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $1,687,500 in public investments for infrastructure development and economic feasibility studies targeting business growth and job creation in the cities of Kelso, Connell and Port Townsend, Cowlitz County, and the Port of Douglas County. Jefferson County – $1.2 million loan and a $300,000 grant to the City…
Advanced Permitting Grant will build on growing aerospace industry momentum at Grant County International Airport The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a $350,000 grant to Grant County to advance environmental permitting efforts and help prepare sites for large-scale manufacturing development at the Port of Moses Lake. The County will use the funding to conduct environmental review for 400-acres of property at Grant County International Airport. While no specific…
Community Economic Revitalization Board approves funding for projects in seven counties The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $412,500 in public investments for infrastructure development and economic feasibility studies targeting business growth and job creation. Funds were approved for the Port of Othello, City of Chelan, Quileute Tribal Council, City of Aberdeen, Port District of South Whidbey, Fort Worden Public Development Authority and City of Arlington. Adams…
Hexcel adding advanced manufacturing jobs to meet demand for composite components The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a $101,000 WorkStart grant to Northwest Workforce Council to help Hexcel Corporation train employees at their newly-expanded facility in Burlington. The Strategic Economic Development grant is complemented by a 20 percent cash match from the company. This business expansion project is supported by a broad partnership that includes Hexcel Burlington, Northwest…
Grants will lower energy costs in public buildings and help fund an estimated 290 jobs The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced more than $8.6 million in the second round of energy efficiency and solar grants to help five higher education institutions, 21 local governments and two state agencies lower energy costs. Construction spending on these projects will help fund an estimated 290 jobs. The total cost for all the projects is about…
The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $115,000 in grants for economic feasibility studies targeting business growth and job creation in Lincoln County, the Port of Pasco and the Port of Skagit. Franklin County – $50,000 grant to the Port of Pasco for a feasibility study to develop a target industry proposal specific to recruiting a dairy processing facility to Connell. The final product will provide a…