Janel McFeat, executive director of the Statewide Reentry Council, recently joined the Justice Speaks Podcast to share insights into her 25-year career and the reentry and Restorative Justice work in WA. Listen: justicespeakersinstitute.com/justice-speaks… Watch: youtu.be/QBYr_1-rj9Y?si…

We've announced almost $5M in State Project Improvement grants to eight public higher education institutions to help the state-owned facilities pay for efficiency measures to meet the state’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Read more: heyor.ca/vr11uS

Eight projects in rural WA have been awarded $2M to expand the state’s portfolio of project-ready industrial sites. The one-time grants will help publicly owned sites become more competitive for business attraction and investment. Read more: heyor.ca/e5zDYy

The Community Reinvestment Project & Spokane Workforce Council are empowering Spokane with BIG Opportunity Grants. Awardees: •Spokane East Side Reunion Assn.: Provides job training for young adults •Take Up the Cause: Expands affordable housing heyor.ca/IUlU0i

ICYMI: The U.S. Dept. of Energy announced a $7.78M grant to WA’s first-in-the-nation clean buildings fellowship! The BEACON project will establish a cohort of 60 fellows to provide energy services to large commercial & multifamily buildings. Learn more: commerce.wa.gov/news/washingto…

The Community Reinvestment Project offers stability & opportunity in Pierce County through CJK Community Home's financial literacy program. By tackling the root causes of poverty & homelessness, CJK helps create a future where everyone has a home. heyor.ca/XWdxzD

The Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program grant application is NOW OPEN! With $12 million in funding available, CHIP can help communities develop affordable housing by covering water utility improvements and system development charges. Learn more: heyor.ca/hLbMVk

Commerce awarded $12.6M to three affordable housing projects that'll produce 300 units of low-income housing near public mass transit in Seattle & Vancouver. The grants match a donation from Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund. Read: heyor.ca/1aBqBA 📷 Courtesy of Sound Transit

A big thank you for the countless hours and dedication by Washington workers, that ensure continued prosperity in our state! Happy Labor Day ⚒️

These are the final days to apply for the one-time $200 credit thanks to funding from the state Climate Commitment Act. Check your utility’s status at WACleanEnergyCredits.com and follow the easy steps to apply. All credits will be applied to accounts by Sept. 15.

.Mike Fong Mike Fong today announced Grace Yoo will lead the state business & industry sector development & international trade work as head of Commerce's Office of Economic Development & Competitiveness. Her first day will be Sept.16. Read more: heyor.ca/IfEasZ

Commerce just awarded nearly $8 million to help cities & counties meet clean building requirements. With $3.88 million each, the @awcities and @wacounties will help local governments comply with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. 🌱 Learn more: heyor.ca/doZckK

Closing soon! Applications for the 2024 Homeownership funding round are being accepted until Tuesday, Sept. 24 for qualifying affordable housing projects and Housing Trust Fund-eligible project types. Learn more: heyor.ca/o5ouuL

Commerce's Community Reinvestment Program, Managing Director Korbett Mosesly, joined Eddie Rye, Jr, host of Urban Forum Northwest. They discussed the latest CRP initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and homelessness in Washington. Tune in: heyor.ca/Wmnr2g

WA BizFair is coming! Will we see you there? BizFair is the longest running all government & nonprofit-run small business fair in the state. It’s FREE & open to everyone. • Sept. 14, Spokane • Sept. 21, Puyallup • Oct. 5, en Pasco, en Español bizfair.wa.gov

ICYMI: WAStatePWB approved $175M for crucial community infrastructure projects! Funds will support 51 construction & pre-construction projects in 29 counties, enhancing public water, sewer, storm water systems, roads, streets, & bridges. Read more: heyor.ca/MmLYnC

The deadline for 2024 Energy Efficiency Retrofit grants is approaching! Applications from qualifying public entities in are being accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 25. Learn more: heyor.ca/ie8Rb4

Mark your calendar for the Snohomish Reentry Fair, proudly supported by Commerce and funded in part by the Community Reinvestment Project. This impactful event is designed to empower individuals facing financial challenges. Register: heyor.ca/gIEYUs

Are you passionate about shaping the future of affordable housing in Washington? Our Housing Division is hiring a Managing Director for the Multifamily Housing Unit. Deadline to apply: Sept. 19 Learn more: governmentjobs.com/careers/washin…

Commerce announced a $37M investment in 46 clean energy projects across WA. The grants are funded by the Climate Commitment Act with additional state funding to boost clean tech innovation & support planning, design, & construction projects. Read more: commerce.wa.gov/news/press-rel…