Washington State Department of Commerce

**The Washington State Department of Commerce is the front door of government across our state.** Our work touches every corner of Washington and impacts every community. We are advancing the most urgent needs facing our state: the transition to a clean energy economy, climate resilience, housing supply to meet our growing population, and the equitable engagement of communities, Tribes, local governments, and organizations. - **Vision**: A Washington where every community grows through access to opportunities and innovation. - **Mission**: Commerce fosters resilient communities by building partnerships, delivering resources, and advancing equity through responsive, transparent and collaborative public service. - **Our Commerce Commitment:** Invest. Build. Serve. Commerce is bringing this vision and mission to life, across divisions and communities. We **invest** in Washington’s future and communities, supporting equitable economic growth, innovative solutions, and a skilled workforce. We **build** and strengthen partnerships, systems, and projects, deploying solutions at scale and with community input. We **serve** communities, individuals, and our state by ensuring transformative projects and funding reach every Washingtonian; urban, rural, and Tribal, and we are committed to supporting the Commerce team who serve our state with such dedication.