Evergreen Manufacturing Grants Boost Olympia Businesses

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  The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $1 million in Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants“The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $1 million in grant funding to seven businesses and organizations to accelerate manufacturing expansion, creating workforce development and economic opportunities across the state.”
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  Seven businesses received the Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants“The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $1 million in grant funding to seven businesses and organizations to accelerate manufacturing expansion, creating workforce development and economic opportunities across the state.”
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  Four of the businesses are in Thurston County and surrounding areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The grants include $150,000 to Atlas Technologies in Jefferson CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The grants include $130,000 to industry cluster organizations“The grants include $150,000 awards to four businesses and $130,000 awards to three industry cluster organizations.”
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  Atlas Technologies is based in Jefferson County“Atlas Technologies (Jefferson County): Funding will support the expansion of the company’s existing manufacturing facility at the Glen Cove Industrial Park, including increased production capacity, improved workflow, and lean manufacturing implementation.”
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  Atlas Technologies will use its $150,000 grant to expand its manufacturing facility“Atlas Technologies (Jefferson County): Funding will support the expansion of the company’s existing manufacturing facility at the Glen Cove Industrial Park, including increased production capacity, improved workflow, and lean manufacturing implementation.”
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  The expansion will take place at Glen Cove Industrial Park“Atlas Technologies (Jefferson County): Funding will support the expansion of the company’s existing manufacturing facility at the Glen Cove Industrial Park, including increased production capacity, improved workflow, and lean manufacturing implementation.”
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  The project will create high-wage jobs“The project is expected to generate $1.6 million in capital investment and create high-wage manufacturing jobs in Jefferson County over the next three to five years.”
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  The project will generate $1.6 million in capital investment“The project is expected to generate $1.6 million in capital investment and create high-wage manufacturing jobs in Jefferson County over the next three to five years.”
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  The project supports workforce development through apprenticeships“The project will also continue Atlas’ participation in machinist apprenticeship through AJAC and support additional workforce pipeline development.”
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  The project will help the company accommodate increased customer demandNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The grants aim to strengthen rural and underserved communities““These grants help Washington businesses expand, create living-wage jobs and strengthen local economies,” said Andrea Chartock, assistant director of Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness. “This round includes projects in communities that don’t always have access to the same investment opportunities as larger markets.””
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  The grants aim to support business expansion“The grants include $150,000 awards to four businesses and $130,000 awards to three industry cluster organizations.”
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  The grants aim to support technology advancement“The funding is from the Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants program, which supports projects that increase manufacturing and research and development jobs through investments in business expansion, technology advancement, workforce development and industry collaboration.”
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  The grants aim to support job creation““These grants help Washington businesses expand, create living-wage jobs and strengthen local economies,” said Andrea Chartock, assistant director of Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness.”
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  Commerce Interim Director Sarah Clifthorne highlighted Washington's 'strong culture of innovation and highly skilled workforce'““Washington offers manufacturers a strong culture of innovation and a highly skilled workforce,” said Commerce Interim Director Sarah Clifthorne.”
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  Washington's 'strong culture of innovation and highly skilled workforce' are key factors in these investments“Washington offers manufacturers a strong culture of innovation and a highly skilled workforce,”