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DFARS and Understanding the DoD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Training Set for Early Fall

Cybersecurity readiness training promises to help clear roadblocks to new certification requirements for Washington State Defense Contractors Impact Washington, the go-to consulting agency for ... Read More

Washington State Department of Commerce Invests in Defense Manufacturers with Cybersecurity Training

Partnership with Impact Washington will provide Defense Manufacturers with actionable steps to comply with emerging cybersecurity standards. Deloit R. Wolfe Jr., President, and Center Director of Im... Read More

Northwest Companies are Invited to compete in the third annual Trailmix Pitch Competition.

Northwest food startups are invited to mix it up Trailmix 2020. This event creates awareness for food entrepreneurs and startups and gives them networking opportunities with industry leaders, i... Read More

NEW Food Safety and Processing Service Desk NOW AVAILABLE

Have Questions?  We Can Help? We're excited to announce that we are rolling out a new Food Safety and Processing Service Desk to help you communicate with our Food Experts more easily.  ... Read More

Impact Washington Announces Availability of $1.2M in CARES Act Funds to Aid Washington Based Manufacturers Impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic.

Impact Washington, the Washington State MEP Center, is inviting Washington based US Small-and medium-sized manufacturers (SME's) to apply for CARES Act Recovery Assistance funds. These funds provide s... Read More

Phase 2 Safety and Health Requirements for WA Manufacturers to Open

Washington has been staying home and saving lives since the start of our statewide stay-at-home order issued on March 23, 2020. These efforts have allowed the state to move forward on our roadmap... Read More

A Message to Washington State Businesses from the Employment Security Department

April 15, 2020 A message to Washington State businesses from the Employment Security Department   Dear Employers,   During these unprecedented times, we know that you are doi... Read More

Preventive Back to Work Measures for Manufacturers - A Letter from Our President

Dear Manufacturers and Manufacturing Community, I want to thank the many people and companies from our manufacturing community who, despite this troubling economic time, have generously offered to s... Read More

COVID-19 Economic Response & Recovery Upate - Paycheck Protection Program Details

Last night Governor Inslee extended the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order through May 4. The good news is that Washington State's social distancing efforts seem to be slowly "flattenin... Read More

Urgent Need for Medical Supplies - How WA State Manufacturers Can Help

Updated April 1, 2020 - The State of Washington is seeking to fill severe shortages of specific infection-control products and other healthcare supplies listed below. How can Washington State Manufa... Read More