CERB - Community Economic Revitalization Board

08/13/2026

Thank you to all our sponsors! Your support helps us be successful! 2026 IACC Conference October 20-22, 2026 Wenatchee Convention Center The conference will be similar to past years with concurrent sessions, exhibitors, tech teams, and networking events. This will be an in-person conference, with no...

07/22/2026

On July 16, 2026, The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $240,000 in grants for planning and public infrastructure improvements, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Clark, Island, and Skamania County.

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06/26/2026

CERB Executive Director Janea Stark recently joined The Econ Dev Show to discuss what it takes to move a community project from a strong idea to a successful investment.

The conversation explores CERB’s “right project, right time” approach, the importance of trust and project readiness, and the behind-the-scenes work that helps communities avoid costly delays and keep projects moving forward.

Thank you to host Dane Carlson for the thoughtful conversation and the opportunity to share more about CERB’s work alongside communities across Washington.

Listen to the episode:

Janae Stark explains how Washington’s Community Economic Revitalization Board helps rural communities and tribes build the public infrastructure, relationships, and project readiness needed to support jobs, private investment, and long-term local growth.

06/17/2026

CERB has public infrastructure funding available for local governments and tribes, to support economic development and rural broadband projects.

CERB is hosting a funding information session:
July 7, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Sign-up for the session here: https://airtable.com/app2Jt6zuPzvUvnL1/pagEZ7N6YNCe6MPoE/form

04/01/2026

Reach out to Janea Stark with your project ideas!

02/19/2026

Adams County Development Council Thank you for posting about this project!

The Community Economic Revitalization Board - CERB is always excited to see our communities and projects highlighted. Michael Echanove, CERB Chair, was able to travel and attend the groundbreaking this morning.

We are cheering on the Port as they move forward with this great project.

01/20/2026

On January 15, 2026 the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $9,605,000 in low interest loans and grants for planning, economic development, and public infrastructure improvements, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Franklin, Jefferson, Kitsap, Pend Oreille, San Juan, Spokane, Whatcom, and Whitman Counties.

Read more in our January 2026 Newsletter: https://deptofcommerce.box.com/v/CERBJanuary2026Newsletter

01/17/2026

CERB has funding for all of your economic developments needs! Call Janea Stark today to discuss how to move your project forward.

01/08/2026

The next meeting of the Community Economic Revitalization Board will be at 9 am on Thursday, 01/15/2026, at the South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus, Room 186 (Events Center).

You can view our Meeting Agenda Packet here: https://deptofcommerce.box.com/v/CERB01152026AgendaPacket

12/23/2025

CERB is hiring a Contract Manager (COM3)

Apply today: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5174409/cerb-contract-manager-com-3

Closes: January 5, 2026

CERB Contract Manager (COM 3)At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we.....