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New face: Welcome, Homeownership's
Cristy Kraus!

What attracted you to Commerce? I believe Commerce truly has state residents' needs at heart. I am able to bring my knowledge and share in the progress of our programs. Which unit and division do you work in? I work in the Homeownership Unit of the Housing Division. READ MORE.

Transitions

Megan LaPalm
promotes within LGD!

Let's give a big Commerce shout out to Megan LaPalm! She is promoting within the Local Government Division (LGD)! New position, unit, division: Community Facilities manager, Community Capital Facilities (CCF), LGD Old position, unit, division: Program manager, Early Learning Facilities Program, CCF, LGD READ MORE.

Public Service Recognition Week

Mariners to host State Employees Night baseball game

Editor's note: Every year in early May, the state hosts Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) to recognize public servants for the important work we do. Commerce also hosts activities to celebrate our team members. PSRW will be held May 7-13 this year.

Image courtesy of the Mariners

As part of Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), the Seattle Mariners will host Washington State Employees Night beginning at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, May 6, according to the Office of Financial Management. Ticket prices for the Houston Astros versus Seattle Mariners baseball game will cost state employees $32 (main level) and $16 (view level).

“Join us at the ballpark for a celebration of Washington State Employees Night!" the Mariners wrote. “We are proud to recognize the work you do to make our communities stronger across the Pacific Northwest.

You are invited to “Take advantage of specially priced tickets and bring your coworkers, friends and family out to T-Mobile Park for a great night of baseball," the Mariners announcement continued.

 To buy tickets or for more information, you can call (206) 346-4504 or visit mariners.com/wastate. 

Commerce is hiring

Check out these positions.

Commerce community calendar

• Coffee with Kendrick, 8 to 8:15 a.m. weekdays, Zoom
• What’s Cookbookin’, Commerce? 12:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, Zoom
• Real Talk​​​ on the HEAL Act and environmental justice, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, Zoom
• Cultivating Connections (break time), noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, Zoom
• Smartsheet User Group, 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, Teams
• Let’s Meditate (break time), 10:45 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, Zoom
• Virtual Pilates, 7:50 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, Zoom
• Toastmasters, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb, 15, Zoom
• Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 20, Commerce offices closed
• Fun Books Lunchtime Club (break time), noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, Zoom
• “Coordinating a Competitive Solicitation,” 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, learn more
• Myth Mitigators, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, Zoom
• Toastmasters, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, Zoom
• Virtual Stretching and Cardio, 7:50 to 8 a.m. Thursday, March 2, Zoom
• Oly Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, headquarters' floor 3 conference room
• Let’s Meditate (break time), 3 to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, Zoom

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

About Commerce

Commerce works with local governments, businesses, community-based organizations and tribes to strengthen communities. The department’s diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and effective public and private partnerships promote sustainable community and economic development to help all Washingtonians thrive. For more information, visit http://www.commerce.wa.gov. For information on locating or expanding a business in Washington, visit choosewashingtonstate.com.

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