Tri-Cities Tech Business Update
State agency changes name, sharpens focus
The Washington State Department of Trade and Economic Development has changed its name to the Department of Commerce. Along with the name change, the agency has refined its mission to focus on growing and improving jobs in Washington State. The name change went into effect in July after the legislature passed the proposed bill and Governor Chris Gregoire signed it into law. The agency also changed its website address and conducted a six-week statewide outreach effort to gather information needed to implement the new mission. Contact Penny Thomas at 360-725-2805.
