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Legislature Hits Key Cutoff, Turns Focus to Budgets | Legislative Update
Last Monday marked the Opposite House Fiscal Committee Cutoff, meaning bills needed to pass out of fiscal committees in the opposite chamber to remain alive this session. Following Monday’s deadline, legislators returned to the floor to pass bills out of the opposite...
Legislature Enters Final Phase as Key Bills Clear Opposite House Deadline | Legislative Update
We are officially in the final stretch of the session. Wednesday marked the Opposite House Policy Committee Cutoff, meaning bills needed to pass out of policy committees in the opposite chamber to remain alive. We are officially in the final stretch of the session....
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on House and Senate Operating Budget Proposals
Olympia – February 23, 2026 – 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 today in response to the Washington...
Major Tax and Transportation Overhaul Proposed – What We’re Tracking | Legislative Update
On Monday, Jan. 12, the state legislature kicked off the 2026 supplemental session. The week started with both the House and Senate holding opening ceremonies. On Tuesday, Governor...
2026 Legislative Session Preview Report
Following nearly eight months of interim, it is time for legislators to head back to Olympia for the 2026 legislative session, which starts on Monday, January, 12, 2026. Â Â The...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on Governor Ferguson’s Budget Proposal
Olympia – December 23, 2025 – The Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued the...
New Laws Taking Effect in 2026: What You Need to Know
As your Chamber, we want you to be prepared for the year ahead. The following laws will go into effect on or shortly after January 1, 2026. Please click on the linked bill title for...
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...
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Member Feature: Pike Place Market Foundation
Today's featured member, Ashley Mouldon, MA, Corporate Engagement Manager for Pike Place Market Foundation, says the Pike Place Market Foundation supports the heart of Pike Place...
It’s Small Business Week! Visit Fellow Chamber Members in Your Neighborhood
Every year, National Small Business Week shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs and small business owners who fuel America's economy. Now in its sixth decade, the U.S. Small Business...
What It Really Takes for Small Businesses to Prepare for a Global Event
As Seattle prepares to welcome a surge of global visitors, small businesses across the region are starting to ask a practical question: what does it actually take to be ready? For...
Member Feature: Piatti
Today's featured member, Jessica Dockum, Event Sales Manager for Piatti, says Piatti Seattle is more than a restaurant; it’s a gathering place where warm Italian hospitality meets...
Did you know your Chamber membership comes with complimentary event passes?
Your Chamber membership comes with complimentary networking and speaker passes. To see how many passes come with your membership level, please see the Chamber Membership Guide. Share...
Member Feature: Cafecito Mexican Bakery
Today's featured member, Lizeet Bustamantes & Porfirio Salazar, owners of Cafecito Mexican Bakery, says Cafecito Mexican Bakery's is the first and only authentic Mexican bakery on...
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