Commerce Awards $200,000 to Beta Hatch, First Mode, and OCOchem in Grant Funding

Source – Commerce April 10, 2023 – The Washington Department of Commerce has allocated $2 million in grants through the Evergreen Manufacturing Grant program to promote economic opportunities and job growth across the state, with an emphasis on uplifting rural communities. The program awarded $200,000 each to six businesses, including Beta Hatch, First Mode, and OCOchem, as well as four innovation cluster organizations. This initiative aims to accelerate the growth of manufacturing in Washington and support the development of local communities.