Online guides compile state and local regulations in one location SPOKANE, WA – State Department of Commerce Director Brian Bonlender, Spokane Mayor David Condon and Spokane Valley Mayor Rod Higgins joined local restauranteurs, economic development officials and other partners to launch a new regional initiative to provide better service and support for prospective restauranteurs. Washington restaurants employ more than 215,000 people statewide with 15,000 jobs in Spokane County. State and…
State pavilion hosts its largest space ever at Mobile World Congress 2016 Fifteen of Washington’s mobile technology companies will be showcased in the Washington State Pavilion at GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year. The largest exhibit space yet for the state, the pavilion sponsored by the Department of Commerce will allow some of Washington State’s most innovative businesses to demonstrate their products and services to a worldwide audience. MWC,…
State launches two pilot centers for entrepreneurial success in Eastern Washington Startup Washington expands with locally-focused centers to help build new businesses Designed to connect entrepreneurs with the resources they need to turn an idea into a viable business, product or service, the Washington State Department of Commerce has launched two new Startup 365 Centers for Entrepreneurial Success in Asotin and Whitman Counties. The pilot programs are part of a…
Proposed projects could support food and beverage manufacturing, a business incubator, waterfront redevelopment, a business park and new public infrastructure. OLYMPIA, WA –The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $246,113 in public investments for economic development feasibility studies targeting business growth and job creation in Adams County, Port of Clarkston, Port of Vancouver, Port of Kalama, and the city of Palouse. Adams County – $50,000 grant to Adams County for…
100+ activities across the state synchronize with Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 16-22 Washington’s entrepreneurial spirit will be showcased during the month of November in cities and counties throughout the state. Held in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international celebration of entrepreneurship, more than 100 activities are planned statewide to inspire, encourage and support new business startups. “Startups – ranging from pizza houses to small manufacturers to labs searching for…
16 cities, four counties, and one regional planning council recognized for outstanding examples of planning under the GMA and implementing those plans. Governor Jay Inslee today announced the “Lifetime of GMA” Achievement Awards. These awards mark the 25th anniversary of Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA) on Nov. 13 and recognize some of the inspiring efforts by communities throughout the state to envision and plan for their future. The honorees were…
Joshua Berger will serve as economic development director for the state’s maritime industry sector, Washington State Department of Commerce Director Brian Bonlender announced today. Berger leaves his position as Coordinator of the Washington Maritime Federation to start work at Commerce mid-November. In addition to deep experience in business and economic development, Berger has an extensive and successful record of leadership in positions including: Maritime Sector Business Development Manager for the…
IPZs connect research, private sector and workforce partners to spur economic development in target growth sectors. OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today designated two new Innovation Partnership Zones (IPZs) and reauthorized nine others to help spur regional economic growth in key industry sectors. The City of Issaquah Sports Medicine IPZ and Thurston County Craft Brewing and Distilling IPZ join the list of 14 zones active throughout the state. “Washington State’s…
State is a top performer with $220 million in sales attributed to State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program since inception The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Washington State Department of Commerce a fourth year of funding to help state small businesses grow through exporting. The $747,300 grant, part of the SBA’s State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program, is one of the top three state awards…
Leading state for aerospace exports produces 95% of the commercial airplanes built in North America, serves every major manufacturer in the world The impact of Washington state’s nearly $50 billion aerospace industry is evident across the globe. A new interactive map on the Washington State Department of Commerce’s marketing website ChooseWashington.com allows users to explore details of the relationship that America’s largest aerospace exporter state has with the rest of the world.…