We've announced $2.4 million in grants to innovative projects that take industrial waste and materials that would otherwise be discarded and transform them into a resource for another industry. The result? Less waste, new products, and stronger local economies.♻️ www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-awa...

@governorferguson.bsky.social signed an executive order creating the Governor’s Space Council, bringing together leaders from industry, higher education, labor and more to help strengthen Washington’s position in the rapidly growing space economy. See the full story: youtu.be/UZ8JeGNts3M?...

Bob Ferguson signs an executive order creating Governor's Space Council

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For several weeks, Karen Schumacher had no hot water in her Vancouver mobile home. Then she learned about the Clark County Weatherization Program.

Commerce is hiring a Reentry Systems Policy & Legislative Strategist within the Community Services Division. This position supports the Statewide Reentry Council in improving outcomes for those leaving incarceration. 💲Salary: $71,136 - $95,676 📅Closes: Monday, Oct. 12 Learn more: heyor.ca/3EK60Q

To kick off Seattle Space Week, Commerce joined the Pacific Northwest space community for the Space Northwest Symposium, where @governorferguson.bsky.social signed an executive order, creating Washington's new Space Council. Learn more: governor.wa.gov/news/2026/go...

The State Broadband Office announced it finalized agreements with seven awardees under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. These agreements enable construction to connect thousands of unserved and underserved locations across the state. www.commerce.wa.gov/washington-s...

Commerce’s Office of Tribal Relations recently joined Tribal and state leaders at the Annual American Indian Health Commission Tribal-State Health Summit, hosted by the Squaxin Island Tribe at Little Creek Casino Resort.

Next stop: Everett. ✈️ We’re a week away from the third FlightPath event, which brings together aerospace industry, academia, and public-sector leaders to explore the opportunity ahead for WA’s aerospace industry. Stay tuned for updates! 🎥 Watch highlights from Moses Lake: youtu.be/CNDaKxpmBJg

FlightPath: Building the Future Together and maintaining Washington as a global leader

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The El Sol al Alcance de tus Manos (“The sun at your fingertips”) community solar project shows how clean energy investments can create benefits that go beyond renewable power. The 400-kilowatt solar array, in the City of Everett, can generate enough electricity to power about 30 homes each year.

More than 40 community members gathered at Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum for a Community Climate Action Listening Session with the Washington departments of Commerce, Ecology and Natural Resources, along with local climate action leaders.

We’re accepting applications for the Capital Project Capacity-Building Grant Program to help eligible organizations strengthen capacity and support steps in an early-stage capital project. Applications are due Oct. 30. Get full details: www.commerce.wa.gov/funding/capi...

Interim Director Sarah Clifthorne was recently back in Spokane connecting with grantees to see what’s working and hear how we can do even better. Visits like these are an important opportunity to learn directly from partners about their experience working with Commerce.

Washington business owners can join ScaleUp, a free nine-week online series to grow your business. You’ll learn how to increase profitability, refine your marketing strategy, and more. There are four opportunities to join the weekly 90-minute courses. Register: mystartup365.com/programs/sca...

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We’re proud to celebrate the people, cultures, traditions and languages that help make Washington stronger and more vibrant. This is an opportunity to celebrate, listen, and learn the ways Hispanic and Latino communities continue to enrich and shape our communities.

With support from Commerce’s Clean Energy Tax Credit Assistance Program (CETCAP) partner Giraffe Financial, Lighthouse Mission Ministries in Bellingham secured more than $500,000 in tax credits for a new solar and battery storage system.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we recognize the impact suicide has on families, friends, co-workers, and entire communities.

Winter may still feel a ways off, but colder days will be here before we know it. At Commerce, work is already underway to help Washington families stay safe and warm when temperatures drop. ❄️🏠

⚡ Tacoma is getting even more power from the water already flowing. The City of Tacoma Government is modernizing its Nisqually Hydro Project, giving critical infrastructure new life while boosting the unit’s maximum power output by about 10%.

Washington’s aerospace legacy is helping shape what comes next. 🚀 Commerce was proud to join Boeing this week at the Museum of Flight for the "NASA Inspiration Event" celebrating Boeing’s important role in the Artemis II mission and looking ahead to what comes next.

This year, Commerce awarded the Quinault Indian Nation $352,639 to purchase a fully electric, 24-foot workboat for fisheries research and monitoring in Grays Harbor, Lake Quinault and along the Olympic Coast.

Commerce Interim Director Sarah Clifthorne and Office of Tribal Relations Director Al Andy recently joined the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe to celebrate the opening of Jamestown Salish Seasons- the first Tribally owned and operated inpatient treatment facility in Washington state.

Energy-efficient buildings mean lower costs and fewer emissions. That’s why we're investing $29M through four Clean Buildings grant programs to help owners renovate hundreds of buildings. These investments help provide a healthier future for all communities. www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-awa...

Do you own or manage a business or nonprofit? The State EOC with @governorferguson.bsky.social & @wastatecommerce.bsky.social are coordinating offers of large quantities of donated goods and services to support communities affected by wildfires. Learn more: www.commerce.wa.gov/community-in...

Research opportunity! We need to know more about our energy needs and how to get the energy where it's needed most! This will help launch the new Washington Electric Transmission Authority and support more affordable, reliable and resilient energy systems.

It’s International Dog Day, and we’re recognizing one very important “employee” at Partners with Families & Children: Tori. 🐾

Across Washington, communities are already putting clean energy solutions into action. The state’s Climate Action Plan builds on that progress, helping lower costs, improve reliability and support local projects.

The City of Spokane has received $1 million in Wildfire Housing Assistance Funds from the Washington State Department of Commerce that will be passed through to residents impacted by and/or evacuated during the Spokane Complex Fire.   my.spokanecity.org/news/release...

City of Spokane Receives $1 Million in Wildfire Housing Assistance

The City of Spokane receives $1 million in Wildfire Housing Assistance that will be given to residents impacted during the Spokane Complex Fires.

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Economic development in action. 🏭 Commerce joined the Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) in the Tri-Cities for an inside look at ATI’s Richland titanium manufacturing facility, and the partnerships helping advanced manufacturing grow in Washington.

Economic development works best when it’s a team effort. Commerce works alongside local leaders, chambers of commerce and businesses to help Washington companies grow, create jobs, and strengthen their communities.

Please join us in welcoming Wendy Thomas, the new Deputy Director of Commerce’s Office of Tribal Relations! Wendy brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in Tribal relations, public service, child and family welfare, and community partnership.