Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB)
The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) was formed in 1982 to respond to local economic development in Washington communities. CERB provides funding to local governments and federally-recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion. Eligible projects include domestic and industrial water, storm water, wastewater, public buildings, telecommunications, and port facilities.
CERB has invested $243.8 million in communities across the state. These projects encouraged private and local investments adding up to about $26 for every $1 from CERB. They created over 39,300 permanent jobs and generated $602.3 million in other public funds and $6.3 billion in private investment.
What's New?
05/16/2024 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $9,948,000 in low-interest loans and grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in six counties. Read More…
03/21/2024 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $200,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business grown and job creation in two counties. Read More…
01/18/2024 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $250,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in three counties. Read More…
11/16/2023 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $3,200,000 in low interest loans and $100,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in three counties. Read More…
09/21/2023 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $6,600,000 in low interest loans and $150,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in four counties. Read More…
07/20/2023 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $3,375,000 in low interest loans and $1,175,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in three counties. Read More…
05/18/2023 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board approved $8,750,000 in low interest loans and $1,350,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements intended to spur business growth and job creation in three counties. Read More…
04/14/2023 – Governor Jay Inslee signed SSB5229 into law today. Many thanks to the bill sponsors and everyone who helped make this happen. Watch TVW Clip…
View CERB 101 PowerPoint Presentation here.
Program Links
Next Board Meeting: 07/18/2024
MEETING LOCATION:
WA State Department of Commerce
1011 Plum Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
CERB Legislative Resources
Resources
Need Help?
Janea Stark
Executive Director & Tribal Liaison
Janea.Stark@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-252-0812
Barbara Smith
Contract Manager
Barbara.Smith@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-764-9820