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Week 5 Cutoff Shapes Budget Battles and Key Policy Debates | Legislative Update
Week 5 of the short 60-day legislative session is complete. On Monday, February 9, the Legislature cleared the second major cutoff of the 2026 session. All bills were required to pass out of their fiscal committees in their house of origin to remain alive this...
Legislative Cutoff Hits as “Millionaires Tax” Debuts and Budget Talks Intensify | Legislative Update
This week marked the first major legislative cutoff: the House of Origin Policy Committee Cutoff. On Feb. 4, all bills were required to pass out of the policy committees in their house of origin to remain alive this session. Bills deemed necessary to implement the...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on Proposed Washington State Income Tax Legislation
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following joint statement in response to an income tax measure introduced in the Legislature...
Tracking the 2025 Election Results That Matter to Our Members
The 2025 General Election took place on Tuesday, November 4, and the Seattle Mayoral race remains too close to call as ballots continue to be counted. The Seattle Metro Chamber is...
Ballots are Out – Vote by Nov. 4
Every Child Ready Levy (Seattle Proposition 1) EveryReminder the Seattle Metro Chamber endorsed the Every Child Ready Levy (Seattle Proposition 1) on the Seattle ballot. Vote Yes on...
Navigating Economic Headwinds: OFM Reports Another Downward Revision to State Revenues and Warns Leaders of Economic Impacts of Tariffs
As Washington State leaders head into the 2026 legislative session, new data from the September economic and revenue forecast and the Office of Financial Management’s Crosswinds Ahead...
Washington State Sales Tax Expansion – Effective October 1, 2025
During the 2025 legislative session, state leaders passed a $9.4 billion revenue package, the largest tax increase in Washington state history. This package included bills that made...
New Taxes, Employment Law, Alcohol and Childcare Regulations Start July 27
The following bills were passed by the Washington State Legislature in 2025 and will impact Washington’s business community. The laws go into effect on or before July 27. Business...
New Federal Budget Impacts Seattle Business Community and Their Priorities
On Friday, July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The bill includes tax cuts for businesses and high income earners and significant increases in...
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Member Spotlight: Seattle Metro Chamber Preferred Caterers
Did you know that the Seattle Metro Chamber has an event venue located on the 15th floor of the distinctive Rainier Tower? With views of Elliott Bay and the retail core of downtown...
Member Feature: Seattle Glassblowing Studio
Today's featured member, Cyrena Stefano, Chief Operating Officer & Creative Strategy Lead of Seattle Glassblowing Studio, says Seattle Glassblowing Studio is a place dedicated to...
Member Feature: Seattle Art Source
Today's featured member, Sarah Hurt, owner of Seattle Art Source, says Seattle Art Source is all about making art accessible. Tell us about your business At Seattle Art Source, we...
New FAQs from the SeattleFWC26 Local Organizing Committee
FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle™ is less than a year away. Below are key takeaways and the latest in SeattleFWC26 planning and answers to the most frequently asked questions: Key Takeaways:...
Member Feature: Reuben’s Brews
Today's featured members, Adam and Grace Robbings, Co-Founders of Reuben's Brews, say Reuben’s Brews is Seattle's most decorated brewery, crafting beers “from the glass backward.”...
Join Our Team! Seattle Metro Chamber CEO Search Commences
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees seeks a visionary, externally oriented, advocacy-first CEO who builds durable coalitions, unifies the employer...
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