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The leaders of Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA), Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, awarded their 2024 Economic Development Awards on February 28 at their 2024 Winter Conference in Olympia, WA. Professional photos are available upon request.

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The leaders of Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA), Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, awarded their 2023 Economic Development Awards on March 30 at their 2023 Spring Conference in Olympia, WA. Professional photos are available upon request.

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“WEDA’s Economic Development Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in economic development at the highest level,” said WEDA Board Chair Gary Ballew, who also serves as Vice President of Economic Development for Greater Spokane Inc. “There are leaders across our entire state working tirelessly to recover and grow jobs and strengthen economic vitality in their communities. These awards honor leaders and projects that are excelling in this important work.”

OLYMPIA – Today the Legislature passed a historic transportation investment package that addresses challenges facing our state– including a maintenance backlog on highways and bridges, completing projects already underway and new investments in ferries, transit and other critical projects.

The Move Ahead Washington package (ESSB 5974 and ESSB 5975) was passed today by the House and the Senate and will now be sent to the Governor’s office for signature.

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The Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA), the National Development Council (NDC) and leaders of the Washington Small Business Recovery Working Group are urging small businesses and non-profits to act now to secure a forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.

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Media release: WEDA Celebrates Excellence in Economic Development with 2021 WEDA Economic Development Awards

“WEDA’s Economic Development Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in economic development at the highest level,” said WEDA Board Chair Mike Bomar, who also serves as Director of Economic Development for the Port of Vancouver USA, “There are leaders across our entire state working tirelessly to recover jobs and rebuild their communities. These awards honor leaders and projects that are excelling in this important work.”

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WEDA, the National Development Council (NDC) and leaders of the Washington State Small Business Recovery Working Group announced the launch of SmallBizHelpWA.com, a digital resource hub designed to help small businesses and nonprofits, particularly those from underserved communities, navigate the recently re-opened Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and upcoming funding opportunities.

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