Sarah Clifthorne

Interim director of @WAStateCommerce.

[Washington State Department of Commerce @WAStateCommerce]

.@WAComDirector 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: https://t.co/5bBnKd3xnl

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.@WAComDirector recently stopped in Ellensburg as part of his quest to visit all WA counties. Exciting things are happening at Central Washington University, in Ellensburg's historic downtown and its burgeoning arts scene.

Read more about his visit: https://t.co/lpqwt5QP5q

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.@WAComDirector Mike Fong continued his road trip across WA with a visit to Skagit County last week. His day included learning about the area’s growth, and how its leaders are tackling both big-city and rural challenges.

Read more: https://t.co/zmorCPHubG

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.@WaComDirector Mike Fong was in North Central WA last month. His itinerary included the Mid-Columbia Energy Policy Tour, as well as stops focused on behavioral health, weatherization, housing, a community food pantry, and much more.

Read more: https://t.co/EjYFStaKM0

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.@WAComDirector Mike Fong was in Stevens County this week to see results of Commerce initiatives and meet with local leaders and stakeholders. It's his priority to understand the unique challenges WA communities face and collaborate on solutions, especially in our rural areas.

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Tune in to Inside Olympia tonight on TVW for an in-depth interview with @WAComDirector Mike Fong.
https://t.co/iwhQ4NTD1p

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.@WAComDirector co-led a 45-person delegation during a weeklong trade mission to Vietnam earlier this month. Our team focused on strengthening collaboration between WA & Vietnam on advanced tech, renewable energy, maritime, & more.

Read more: https://t.co/mH20h1HMop

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.@WAComDirector and members of our economic development team are on the ground in Vietnam as part of a trade mission. They're focused on forging new and enhancing existing relationships to promote innovation, sector growth, and business development that enriches Vietnam and WA.

[Washington State Department of Commerce @WAStateCommerce]

Director Mike Fong has pledged to visit as many of WA’s 39 counties as possible. Last week he was in Walla Walla & Pullman to connect with community leaders & discussed affordable housing, economic development, & major tech advances.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/1wFogNfN58

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Yesterday, @WAComDirector and Commerce staff welcomed a delegation from Tasmania in Seattle. Director Fong, along with mission lead Craig Limkin, signed a letter of intent in preparation for a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tasmania to connect us globally.

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Having fun playing with liquid nitrogen and breaking a cross laminated timber panel under 14,000 pounds of pressure. Thank you to @WAStateCommerce Director Michael Fong for visiting @WSUPullman to learn about research in sustainable fuels and building materials. #GoCougs

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.@WAComDirector spent a day in Spokane this week to meet with community partners and see how Commerce funding is helping the community.

Read about his visit on our Medium page: https://t.co/CMzTrQoe2Z

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.@WAComDirector announced grants from a new program while visiting @GonzagaU this afternoon. The Securing Federal Funding Initiative is designed to assist communities in capturing opportunities to receive a share of billions in federal funding.

Read more: https://t.co/Ncs5VRcjQn

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.@WAComDirector Mike Fong met with the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund this week in Seattle. The org does incredible work supporting small businesses with financing opportunities to keep them open and thriving.

Learn more about RVCDF: https://t.co/4js1lb3WmL

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Exciting visit to Bellingham last week for @WAComDirector Mike Fong & Commerce staff! Northwest Indian College & the Lummi Nation welcomed our team to see firsthand their vision for energy sovereignty, solar installation & clean energy workforce development in Whatcom County.

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.@WAComDirector Mike Fong met with members of the ethnic media yesterday at Seattle's Wing Luke Museum. The independent journalists are vital, trusted sources of info in their diverse communities. We're grateful for their feedback & time spent sharing their stories.

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Mike Fong was officially confirmed as Commerce director by the WA State Senate. The Senate Business, Financial Services, Gaming and Trade Committee unanimously voted to confirm his appointment in early Jan., setting up the final vote by the full Senate.

Congrats, Director Fong!

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At the WA State visit to Mexico City with the Secretary of Agriculture @vmva1950 by @awbolympia @LtGovDennyHeck, Sen. @nikkitorres509, @SenValdez46th, Rep. Alex Ybarra, @WAStateCommerce @WAComDirector Michael Fong, @WSDAgov Director Derek Sandison and Charles Knutson of @amazon

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🇺🇸 🇲🇽 AWB's trade mission to Mexico kicked off today w/ @LtGovDennyHeck, Sen. @nikkitorres509, @SenValdez46th, Rep. Alex Ybarra, @WAStateCommerce @WAComDirector Michael Fong, @WSDAgov Director Derek Sandison & more! The tour will continue in Guadalajara, Jalisco. #waleg #USMCA

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.@WAComDirector has a call to action: Government & the private sector must partner to seize once-in-a-generation investment for WA. Read his op-ed for The Spokesman-Review to learn the key way's we're helping maximize federal funding opportunities.

https://t.co/Kd2p4giUOm