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Businesses Weigh In: Tackling Problems on Interstate 5
Interstate 5 is the backbone of our economy and the most significant freight corridor on the West Coast, linking regional, national, and international trade markets. However, I-5 isn’t working for businesses or employees traveling to work, families, and play....
Housing, Personnel Records + Employee Private Right of Action | Wading through 800 Bills in Session 2023
The state legislature kicked off the 2023, 105-day session and the first day of the new biennium on Jan. 9. As of Jan. 13, there have been nearly 800 bills introduced. Many bills are scheduled for public hearing this week that address high-priority issues including...
Just In: Chamber’s 2023 Legislative Agenda
From the CEO Welcome to 2023! As your regional chamber of commerce, our advocacy includes working in Olympia, where we focus on bringing state policymakers a broad-based business perspective from the Seattle metro area. We also coordinate regularly with our...
Week 4 Legislative Update: One Week Before Policy Cutoff
The fourth week of the 2021 Legislative Session is now complete. Just one week remains until the first cutoff of February 15, when all bills that are not necessary to implement the...
Policy Snapshot: Seattle mandates pay increase for some grocery workers
POLICY SUMMARY On January 25, the Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to pass emergency legislation mandating that grocers employing more than 500 people worldwide, and with stores greater...
Week 3 Legislative Update: Unemployment Relief Passes
The legislature has now completed three weeks of the scheduled fifteen-week 2021 session. This week was filled with virtual committee hearings, executive sessions, and floor action....
Week 2 Legislative Update: Parties release major COVID relief packages
The second week of the 105-day 2021 Legislative Session is now complete. This week was full of virtual committee hearings and executive sessions. Many bills directly related to...
Start of Legislative Session
Today, Monday January 11, marks the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session. In anticipation of disruptions, Governor Jay Inslee has called in the National Guard to help with...
Preview: 2021 State Legislative Session
Following nearly ten months of interim, it is almost time for legislators to start the 2021 legislative session. Beginning on Monday, January 11, 2021, it will be a 105-day session...
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Supporting your community this Women’s History Month
In the 1970s, a group called the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women started a Women's History Week, and dozens of California...
Smallest Businesses Prioritized in Paycheck Protection Program Changes
Small businesses make up 80 percent of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber's member companies and account for 44 percent of U.S. GDP, create two-thirds of net new jobs, and employ nearly...
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This week’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout update
We remain committed to bringing you real-time, relevant information about vaccination in King County, which is the critical path to a safe and sustained reopening and recovery. The...
COVID-19 vaccine rollout update
We have partnered with King County and Public Health to bring you real-time relevant information on what is happening with regards to vaccines in King County. We will be sending you...
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Need Help Navigating PPP
The COVID-19 relief bill that passed in December included additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC). PPP provides loans...
Introducing our newest program: Recalibrate
We're pleased to introduce Recalibrate, the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Through Recalibrate, we aim to provide...
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