Commerce Daily Digest 12.28.22

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Welcome, Human Resources’ Cathy Chulick!

Cathy Chulick

What attracted you to Commerce?
The mission statement — to strengthen our communities and grow our economy. I wanted to work for a smaller agency whose impact was felt in small and large communities statewide.  

Which unit and division do you work in
Human Resources

What’s your position, and what will you do in it?
HR Consultant supporting the Housing Division and our HR professionals.

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Welcome, Energy’s Ian Hughes!

Ian Hughes

What attracted you to Commerce?
I never knew that Commerce had such a diverse set of divisions before applying. So once I had learned about all of the work that Commerce does in our communities, I knew that I wanted to be a part of this team. I’m incredibly excited to work with SEEP and all of the different working groups to be good stewards of our environment.

Which unit and division do you work in
State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP), Energy Division

What’s your position, and what will you do in it?
Commerce Specialist 2. Much of my focus will be supporting the various energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives we have.

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Combined Fund Drive celebrates successful giving year

CFD donated toys

By the COMBINED FUND DRIVE

The 2022 Combined Fund Drive Holiday Giving Campaign collected more than $3,600 in monetary and gift donations for its two charities this year. That totals 225 toys for the Small Tribes of Western Washington (STOWW) and $650 for Second Harvest.

The CFD team is ecstatic about the results, said Jen Cole, who helped lead the effort. Jen works in divisions and program alignment.

“We couldn’t have done any of this without the generous support of this caring and compassionate COM-munity,” she said. “Thank you Commerce team for making this holiday giving campaign such a success!”

Although the official drive is over, monetary donations are still accepted through Venmo or payroll deduction. For more information, email Melissa Ellwein.

Purchasing tip: Paper must be recycled

Per RCW 43.19A.022, all state agencies must purchase 100% recycled content white sheet bond paper for office printers and copiers, and they are encouraged to prioritize purchasing from companies that produce paper in facilities that generate energy from a renewable energy source.

COVID-19 booster incentive and verification process update

By THERESA BURKHEIMER
Chief Human Resource Officer

Staying up to date with booster doses as soon as you are eligible is the best protection from serious illness and death from COVID-19. Everyone 5 years and older, who is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, is eligible for a booster.

There might be incentives available for booster doses, and we will know more after the Legislature finalizes the budget.

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Jobs

Commerce is hiring

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Calendar

Commerce community calendar

  • Coffee with Kendrick, 8 to 8:15 a.m. weekdays, Zoom
  • Oly Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, headquarters' floor 3 conference room
  • New Year’s Day observed, Monday, Jan. 2, Commerce offices closed
  • “COM Legislative Session Training,” 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, Zoom, register here, learn more

Please send your calendar postings to IntraCOMeditor@commerce.wa.gov. Any item included must be open to all Commerce team members.