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Housing, Tourism + Jet Fuel | Week 4 Legislative Session Report
Funding for housing and tourism rose as priorities in week four of the 2023 Legislative Session, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce supported its members and the alternative jet fuel industry. Housing Housing continues to be a primary focus this...
Housing, Childcare + New Airport Location | Week 3 Legislative Session Report
Week three of the 2023 legislative session included traction on housing and childcare legislation and highlighted the contentious issue of the site selection for the new commercial service airport. Housing The conversation surrounding housing supply and the missing...
Improve Employee Back-to-Office Transportation with New Seattle Business Shuttle Access
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will launch the permanent Employer Shared Transit Stops Program in the coming weeks, expanding single-employer shuttle access to up to 250 metro stops across the city. The program seeks to reduce traffic congestion,...
Seattle Passes Legislation Creating More Flexibility for Storefronts Downtown
Last week, Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation creating more flexibility for the allowable uses for street-level storefronts in downtown Seattle, South Lake Union, and...
15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area up for Discussion
The city of Seattle’s Community Economic Development Committee is evaluating a proposal to form a 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area (BIA) with taxing authority to fund street...
Seattle Considers Changes To Industrial And Maritime Strategy
The city of Seattle is considering changes to its Industrial and Maritime strategies, including studying potential zoning changes in industrial areas. You can learn more about the...
Sound Transit Board Of Directors Takes Realignment Vote
On Thursday, August 5, the Sound Transit Board of Directors took a vote adopting the hybrid approach to realignment championed by King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci and Board...
Sound Transit Board Reaches Major Decision Point On Delivering ST3
On August 5 at 1:00 p.m., the Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene for a special meeting to vote on the realignment of the voter-approved ST3 light rail expansion package....
Seattle City Council Delays Vote To Repeal Mandated Grocery Pay Increase
Today, Seattle City Council postponed a scheduled vote on CB 120119, legislation that would end Seattle’s $4 an hour, premium pay for grocery workers. The Chamber sent a letter on...
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Meet Our New Members: May 2021
Entrepreneur Connext Global Solutions El Centro De La Raza Elemental Pizza LLC Highline College Inland Capital LLC Knauf Santos Law, PLLC Natalie Quick Consulting Salon Magnolia...
Reflecting On Our 2021 Elevate NW Conference
The theme of this year’s Elevate NW Conference was Small Business, Big Picture where we wanted to focus on lifting you up from the daily operations of your business and give you tips...
Mask Questions At Your Business We Have Answers
Many new guidelines and announcements have marked the last two weeks as vaccinations, infection rates, and economic reopening continue to evolve. We remain optimistic that we are on...
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[Breaking News] Governor Sets June 30 Reopening Date
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, On May 13, Governor Jay Inslee outlined the path forward to reopening our economy and announced that effective May 18, all counties will move...
Take action today to stay in Phase 3
Through our partnership with King County, we are bringing you real-time, relevant information on what is happening regarding vaccines and the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking A Deep Breath...
Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in 2021
Every May, we celebrate the rich history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In and around Seattle, and online, there are many...
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