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Washington State has a New Drug Possession Law | Blake Decision Recap
In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court declared the state’s drug possession laws unconstitutional. During the legislative session that year, legislators passed a temporary fix classifying drug possession as a misdemeanor, but police officers were required to...
Local Proposals Prohibiting Public Drug Use | Seattle Metro Chamber Statement
In response to recent announcements from local elected leaders after the legislature failed to find agreement regarding the Blake decision, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: “The scale of fentanyl and methamphetamine use in...
Latest Index shows uptick in overall optimism while economic anxiety takes center stage
Press Release The latest Index shows an uptick in overall optimism while economic anxiety takes center stage “The message from voters is clear: they want to see results when it comes to tackling homelessness, building more housing, and hiring more police officers.”...
Seattle City Council Votes on Latest Budget Proposal Impacting Homelessness, Policing, Economic Recovery
This afternoon, the Seattle City Council voted, 8-1, to pass the 2022 city budget proposal, which makes good progress on transitioning to regional homelessness solutions and funds new...
Letter to State Legislators Urges the Inclusion of Funding for the Cascadia Ultra-High-Speed Ground Transportation Project
Today, a letter signed by more than 40 businesses, labor unions, community organizations, and elected officials, was sent to legislators urging their support to include funding for...
President Signs $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill – Here’s What it Means
Today President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by Congress, titled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The bill is a combination...
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...
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Now Accepting Enrollment: Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator
The Seattle Metro Chamber believes in the power of businesses to meet this decisive moment in the era of climate crisis. That’s why we’re proud to share information about the Breaking...
Member Feature: Pike to Plate
Today's featured member, Jennifer O’Connor, Founder of Pike to Plate, said the business offers private cooking classes utilizing high-quality ingredients sourced from local vendors at...
Member Feature: Neighborhood Naturopathic West Seattle
Today's featured member, Dr. Emily Lesnak, an award-winning naturopathic physician, said Neighborhood Naturopathic West Seattle provides personalized and efficient primary care...
Meet Our New Members: July-September 2022
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Comcast RISE $10,000 Grants Open Oct. 3
Small businesses have always played a critical role in the growth and future of our region, and the Seattle Metro Chamber knows that rising costs are creating challenges for many...
Member Feature: Harden Consulting Group, LLC
Today's featured member, Dr. Kimberly Harden, owner and CEO of Harden Consulting Group, LLC, said that Harden Consulting Group, LLC is an award-winning consulting agency that helps...
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