A thriving region in a competitive world. This is the vision of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce. And it is the force behind the Urban Enterprise Center, the multicultural business arm of the Greater Seattle Chamber.
UEC connects the region's top companies to the cross-cultural organizations that serve businesses throughout the Puget Sound region. By working together, UEC and its partners can significantly advance efforts to ensure greater Seattle remains a vibrant, cosmopolitan and world-class center for businesses, their employees and the entire regional community.
Leadership
UEC is governed by a volunteer board of advisors made up of business leaders, community activists, elected officials and educators.
Chair: Jose Gaitan, The Gaitan Group
Chair Emeritus: Jack Faris, Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association
Executive Director: Dr. Leon F. "Skip" Rowland
Partners
UEC acts in association with the region's top businesses and community groups. Relationships include strategic alliances with four organizations:
The Chamber, in conjunction with the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, annually travels abroad to learn from the practices of some of the world's greatest cities.