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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...
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[Ballots Arriving Now] Best Starts For Kids Levy Is On Your Primary Election Ballot
This election cycle, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is focused on elevating serious civic dialogue on our most pressing issues. While we are not making candidate...
Washington’s Small Business Flex Fund Launches To Provide Capital For Small Businesses To Reopen And Recover
Small businesses and nonprofits can now apply to the Washington Flex Fund for loans of up to $150,000. Loans can be used to pay for payroll, rent, utilities, marketing, repairs or...
Chamber Urges Sound Transit Board To Maintain ST3 Project Commitments
Last week, the Seattle Metro Chamber with partners, the Downtown Everett Association, the Everett Station District Alliance, and the Seattle Southside Chamber, sent a letter to the...
Let’s Get On The Road To Downtown Recovery
Last week I stood with Mayor Jenny Durkan and our downtown Seattle partners at Pike Place Market to roll out a recovery vision for downtown. Chamber leadership has been working...
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[Breaking News] Council Passes $128M Seattle Rescue Plan
Resources approved for small businesses, childcare and people experiencing homelessness The Seattle City Council voted, 9-0, on how it will allocate $116 million in Coronavirus Local...
Seattle Metro Chamber Launches New Advocacy Effort
The past year has been filled with unprecedented difficulties for our region, but we have emerged with a stronger resolve and a deeper commitment to equity and justice. Our greatest...
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Meet Our New Members: Jan.-Mar. 2021
Silver Novo Nordisk Corporate Accrisoft Corporation Alexandria Real Estate Equities Ardagh Group Chief Seattle Council Hyatt Regency Seattle Private Sean Security & Investigations...
Updates on vaccines, variants, and safe reopening in King County
It has been weeks since Washington State fully reopened and many have returned to pre-pandemic activities. King County continues to prioritize and close equity, demographic, and...
It’s time to reopen — Resources and guidance for businesses
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. On June 30, the state...
Meet Our New Members: June 2021
Corporate BioLife Plasma Services iQon Hospitality Marination LLC Wave Entrepreneur Hot Tub Boat Rentals Seattle Lockard Communications & Advocacy Pick 6 Sports Quartz and Bone...
New Payroll Tax Rule Offers Liability Calculation Option
Seattle’s Finance and Administrative Services Department (FAS) has released an updated payroll tax rule. The Seattle Metro Chamberistrative rule was updated because in April Seattle...
King County Gives Specifics: Mask Guidance For Your Employees, Customers
Public Health – Seattle & King County has issued masking guidelines and requirements in a new, handy flyer based on questions and concerns about masks and social distancing...
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