May 29, 2020

All in WA supports workers and families most affected by COVID-19

All in Washington is a coordinated, statewide relief effort powered by a broad coalition of companies, philanthropic leaders, community foundations, United Way organizations, community leaders, front-line nonprofits, individuals and public officials.

These groups are coming together to provide immediate critical and emergency support for workers and families most affected across Washington state, and to mobilize community and philanthropic groups to go All In for WA.

All in Washington's philanthropic work funds support for causes and communities in need, helping those experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, business or job loss and economic recovery.

I’m honored to participate on the All in Washington advisory board and look forward to the June 10 Virtual Concert for COVID-19 Relief, sponsored by Amazon.

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Rebound and Recovery Task Force launches online PPE marketplace, business tool kit

The Rebound and Recovery Task Force aims to get Washington businesses open safely and quickly. I am proud of our partnership with the Association of Washington Business during the pandemic response to help businesses make it through the downturn and prepare to restart. This week, the task force launched an online resource to connect businesses to tool kits with customizable guidance and materials and a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) marketplace to help them get ready to safely welcome back employees and customers. Learn more

CERB invests $5.1 million in Franklin, Skagit, Thurston, Walla Walla Counties

The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) this week approved $3,950,000 in low-interest loans and $1,150,000 in grants for economic development, public infrastructure development and economic feasibility studies targeting business growth and job creation. Learn more

All systems go! World's largest all-electric aircraft flies first in Moses Lake

Redmond, WA-based magniX and partner AeroTEC celebrated the successful first flight of the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan all-electric aircraft this week at AeroTEC's Flight Test Center at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake. As the world's largest all-electric commercial aircraft, this is a significant milestone in disrupting the transportation industry and accelerating the electric aviation revolution. Read more

Have you checked out our Drive-In WiFi Hotspots Finder map?

In case you missed it, the Washington State Broadband Office has a map of hundreds of free drive-in WiFi hotspots in communities all over the state. Thanks to our many partners in this initiative, more spots are being added! Use the easy interactive map to locate high-quality wireless broadband connections near you. Find Drive-in WiFi hotspots near you

Visit www.coronavirus.wa.gov often for the most current information and resources related to COVID-19 in Washington state.

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