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Washington receives $2 million SBA grant to boost small business exports

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Washington State Department of Commerce a tenth year of funding to help small businesses grow through exporting. The...Read More

Commerce announces $20 million emergency response grants for Tribes

 The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $20 million in emergency Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding is now available to the...Read More

Department of Commerce will help fund housing affordability plans in rural communities

The Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) announced this week that it has awarded growth management grants of $25,000 each to Othello, Stevenson and Cowlitz...Read More

Disagreements arise over tax exemption program

In a series of recent letters, state agencies – including the Department of Commerce, Department of Revenue, and the Office of Financial Management – responded...Read More

Commerce’s Office of Homeless Youth announces $11 million in funding

The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Office of Homeless Youth announced $11 million in funding to support youth experiencing homelessness in 30 counties in Washington. The community...Read More

Gov. Inslee approves Opportunity Zones in communities across Washington

On Friday, Gov. Inslee approved 139 census tracts for “Opportunity Zone” status, enabling them to offer special federal tax breaks to encourage development and job...Read More