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Results: Efforts to Reduce Homelessness + Successes So Far
Solving the homelessness crisis has consistently been the most important issue for people in our region, according to The Index. Recent trends confirm immediate action is required. Washington’s 2022 point-in-time count found nearly 13,000 individuals live outside and...
How to Get a Dollar-For-Dollar B&O Tax Credit | WA Filmworks
Thanks to a law passed in 2022, Washington businesses have a chance to play a leading role (and get a tax credit) as the region draws the film industry to the Pacific Northwest. In 2006, the Washington State Legislature created the Motion Picture Competitiveness...
Housing Bills Clear Big Hurdles in Olympia | Legislative Report
The legislature has now passed the halfway point of the 105-day legislation session. Last week, legislators devoted almost all their time to debating bills on the floor, extending into the weekend. Several floor debates went late into the evening and even into the...
Seattle City Council Discusses Amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2022 Budget
At the end of October, Seattle City Council discussed amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2022 Budget. Below are a few items highlights: Finance General Department of Finance and...
Chamber Steps Up with Biz Resources for Vaccine Verification Requirement
Now that King County’s new vaccine verification requirement is in effect, local businesses can continue turning to the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce for information, how-tos and...
2022 Seattle City Budget Update
The Seattle 2022 City budget process is well underway. This week Seattle City Council will discuss amendments to the Mayor’s proposed 2022 budget. Those meetings will take place...
General Election 2021 Ballots are Arriving
Check your mailbox – your King County ballot was mailed last week for the Nov. 2 General Election. Your completed ballot has to be postmarked by Nov. 2 or deposited in an official...
Regional Light Rail Marks Major Milestone with Northgate Extension
As of October 2, commuters and travelers have more options for fast, reliable travel with Sound Transit’s new Northgate light rail extension. The 4.3-mile extension added three new...
Seattle’s Land Use & Neighborhoods Committee Sends Proposed Zoning Name Change to Full Council for Consideration
The single-family zoning label may be on its way out. A bill sponsored by Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda and Dan Strauss would change “single-family areas” to “neighborhood...
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How You Can Honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in 2022
Every May, we celebrate the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In and around Seattle, and online, there are many ways...
Meet Our New Members: March 2022
Corporate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Hyundai of Seattle Double DD Meats, Inc. Graduate Seattle Lotte Hotel Seattle Playful Software, Inc. Residence Inn Seattle Downtown / Convention...
2022 Regional Leadership Conference Recap: Regional Reset
Last week, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce welcomed 250 business and civic leaders to its 2022 Regional Leadership Conference at Suncadia Resort hosted by Presenting...
Nominations For 2022-2023 Chamber Board Members Now Open
Trustees advise, govern, promote and oversee policy and the overall direction of the Chamber in support of the mission to help members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional...
Meet Our New Members: February 2022
From a Scandinavian speciality store to a payment processor that donates to a cause, please help us welcome our new members! Corporate Blue Mountain Mechanical, Inc. Bright Horizons...
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How you can honor Black History Month in 2022
February's Black History Month is a special opportunity to celebrate Black lives, achievements, and voices in the Seattle Metro region and beyond. You can honor Black communities with...
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