Greater Seattle Area Information

Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Home   |   Join   |   Members Only   |   Site Map   |   Contact Us   
Business Services



Economic Development

The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most diverse network of influential business leaders in the Puget Sound region.

We work together to foster a globally competitive, job-growing economy that supports a sustainable, high quality of life for all residents.

Our efforts focus on short and long-term strategies and leverage the collective strength of our nearly 2,400 member companies as well as the resources of partner organizations.

BUSINESS BENEFITS IN A TIGHT ECONOMY
Now, more than ever, you and your employees need access to the people, information, and resources that can help grow your business. The Greater Seattle Chamber is your source for cost and time effective business development connections. Learn more

At the same time, the Greater Seattle Chamber serves as your representative at the local, regional, and state levels. Our 2009 policy priorities have a dual objective: advancing business interests in a troubled economic period while advancing smart investments that position us for success as the national and global markets begin to recover. Learn more

CONNECT TO THE MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Meet some of the most dynamic business leaders in our region through the Urban Enterprise Center, the Chamber's multicultural business arm.

The Urban Enterprise Center's mission is to increase the capacity and opportunities of regional minority-owned businesses. UEC advances its objectives through:

  • Alliances with ethnic chambers of commerce and resource providers
  • Outreach efforts that create cross-cultural business connections
  • Volunteer committees that advance policy and programmatic objectives

GROWING JOBS IN KING COUNTY
enterpriseSeattle is one of the Greater Seattle Chamber's Regional Business Partners.

enterpriseSeattle provides client-based economic development services to businesses throughout King County and its 39 cities. Its mission is to be a "difference maker" in the community by growing jobs and the tax base in King County, its 39 cities and the greater Puget Sound region.

Areas of focus include the five economic clusters prioritized in the Prosperity Partnership's Regional Economic Strategy: information technology, aerospace, life sciences, international trade/logistics and clean technologies. enterpriseSeattle also identifies new clusters and works to develop appropriate strategies that maximize potential for women and minority businesses, global health and philanthropy, and other emerging economic sectors in the Puget Sound region.

To learn more, visit www.enterpriseSeattle.org