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The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) has selected 10 projects to receive a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to compete for $3 million in loans and grants from the new Export Assistance Program.

The Export Assistance Program is an integral component of Gov. Chris Gregoire's state export initiative. The initiative also directs the state to help 5,000 Washington businesses achieve $600 million in new export sales. A review panel consisting of CERB members and experts in state export promotion evaluated 31 proposed projects supporting growth of Washington state product and service exports. The 10 finalist projects, totaling $5.5 million, are now invited to submit a full proposal for further consideration.