Category Archives: Dept_of_Commerce

Washington Future Energy Conference – Nov. 9-10, 2010 – Seattle

Posted on October 20, 2010 by wengirl6924

Presented by the Washington State Department of Commerce and the Northwest Environmental Business Council, this unique event offers a forum to connect those developing strategies for energy security and economic development with the businesses making it happen. Learn more at … Continue reading →

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$1.5 Million Sirti Foundation Energy Innovation Fund Now Available

Posted on September 16, 2010 by wengirl6924

Funding Opportunity from Sirti Foundation RFP applications due October 20, 2010 at 10 a.m. Informational meeting on Thursday, September 23rd at 10:00 a.m. What is it? Under the Washington Department of Commerce’s State Energy Program, made possible by the American … Continue reading →

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Andgar Corp. anaerobic digester project receives $320,000 to expand

Posted on April 21, 2010 by wengirl6924

An anaerobic digester built and managed by Ferndale-based Andgar Corp. will be enhanced with a $320,000 award ($224,000 loan / $96,000 grant) from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The money comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and … Continue reading →

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Washington state responds to Idaho’s invitation to businesses

Posted on March 22, 2010 by wengirl6924

“Idaho Gov. Butch Otter’s ‘love letter’ to neighboring states has generated a lot of debate and hand-wringing recently over which of our two states is better for business,” begins Rogers Weed, director of the Washington State Department of Commerce in … Continue reading →

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Growing Washington’s life sciences and ICT industries subject of state report

Posted on January 6, 2010 by wengirl6924

Washington’s Life Sciences and Information and Communication Technology industries are examined in a report prepared by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The report provides a competitive analysis of the sectors and makes four recommendations for advancing efforts: enhance state … Continue reading →

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ChooseWashington.com redesigned to better serve the needs of businesses

Posted on December 31, 2009 by wengirl6924

Washington’s Department of Commerce has announced the launch of a revamped http://www.ChooseWashington.com. The site provides easy-to-navigate information on doing business in Washington including: growing a business; exporting products; starting a new business; finding incentives & financing; finding a site or … Continue reading →

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Wash. Department of Commerce issues plan for organization

Posted on December 7, 2009 by wengirl6924

In November, Washington’s Department of Commerce issued its report, Defining Commerce: Next Steps in our Mission to Grow and Improve Jobs in Washington, to Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Washington Legislature. The report defines the agency’s mission as to “grow … Continue reading →

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Washington issues inaugural edition of Aerospace Bulletin

Posted on December 2, 2009 by wengirl6924

The Washington State Department of Commerce has launched the inaugural edition of the Washington State Quarterly Aerospace Bulletin. The goal of the bulletin is “to raise awareness and disseminate information on the Washington state aerospace cluster, local companies, and technologies.” … Continue reading →

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Gov. Gregoire, business leaders endorse Wash. Department of Commerce priorities

Posted on October 28, 2009 by wengirl6924

Commerce priorities include ensuring the state’s competitiveness, addressing education and workforce gaps, facilitating more efficient regulation, and a focus on infrastructure investment. Related external links (will open a new window): Gov. Gregoire, business leaders endorse Department of Commerce priorities for … Continue reading →

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Clean Energy Leadership Council holds first meeting

Posted on August 13, 2009 by wengirl6924

The Washington Governor’s office announced that the newly created Clean Energy Leadership Council, convened by the Governor’s office and a state-wide public-private clean energy alliance, held its first meeting August 12, 2009 in Seattle. “This new council will create important … Continue reading →

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