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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.”...
Housing Bills Pass + Session Concludes
The 105-day 2023 legislative session officially adjourned at 9:50 p.m. on April 23. Click here to watch the Sine Die ceremony. This session there were 2,317 bills introduced and ultimately 494 passed the legislature and are on their way to the governor’s desk to be...
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...
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...
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Member Feature: Chef Taylor’s Catering
Here at the Seattle Metro Chamber, we have to 2,500 companies across the region and 13 different business sectors, from your favorite neighborhood restaurant to brands known around...
Member Feature: Garden of Eden Urban Farming
Here at the Seattle Metro Chamber, we have to 2,500 companies across the region and 13 different business sectors, from your favorite neighborhood restaurant to brands known around...
Member Feature: PridePays
Here at the Seattle Metro Chamber, we have to 2,500 companies across the region and 13 different business sectors, from your favorite neighborhood restaurant to brands known around...
Member Feature: Eighth Generation
Here at the Seattle Metro Chamber, we have to 2,500 companies across the region and 13 different business sectors, from your favorite neighborhood restaurant to brands known around...
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
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