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Lack of Childcare Hurts Workforce Participation
Prior to our special Chamber Briefing: Childcare at 11 a.m. on Feb. 28, the Seattle Metro Chamber’s team is providing a quick report on this important industry and how it impacts your business and our economy. Ready to dig into this issue? See the recording...
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...

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...

Start Prepping Now To Administer The New Long-Term Care Program
On Jan. 1, all Washington state employers will need to Seattle Metro Chamberister the new Long-Term Care Partnership Program. While employers do not pay premiums into the program,...

Updates On The Sound Transit Realignment Process
What is Realignment? Sound Transit is facing an affordability gap on the ST3 expansion. While the gap was originally driven by less forecasted revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Vaccine Incentives Rolled Out With Eyes On 70% Benchmark
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. Vaccination is the...

Cantwell’s Leadership Shines In Alaska Tourism Recovery Act Victory
On June 3, the Seattle Metro Chamber joined the Port of Seattle and other regional partners in thanking Sen. Maria Cantwell her for her leadership on the Alaska Tourism Recovery Act,...

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...
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