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City of Seattle, Sound Transit Committee Take Important Steps Forward on West Seattle and Ballard Light Rail Extensions
Extending light rail to West Seattle and Ballard requires timely decisions to stay on the current schedule of opening the West Seattle extension in 2032 and Ballard in 2037. That is why it was important that both the Seattle City Council and Sound Transit System...
It’s Official: Julie Timm is Sound Transit’s New CEO
The Sound Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously June 23 to hire Julie Timm as the new Sound Transit CEO. Timm most recently served as the CEO of Greater Richmond Transit Company in Richmond, Virginia. Throughout the Sound Transit CEO selection process, the...
Light Rail to West Seattle and Ballard: Our Region is Stronger When We Reach Agreement Together
Now is the time to engage with Seattle Mayor Harrell, Seattle City Councilmembers, and Sound Transit Board members about the future of light rail to West Seattle and Ballard. Our message is simple:Â Our region is stronger when we can reach agreement together....
Chamber advocates creation of Washington State Recovery Fund
The Seattle Metro Chamber urged Governor Jay Inslee to establish a Washington State Recovery Fund that would provide businesses with access to capital to keep the lights on and...
Chamber Endorses Health Through Housing
Last week, the Chamber's Executive Committee voted to endorse King Country's Health through Housing legislation. The legislation imposes a .1% sales tax increase to fund affordable...
Seattle City Hall Update: Council reviews Mayor’s budget with department leaders
The Seattle City Council continues its review of the City of Seattle's 2021 budget (more here), a process that will continue through late November. What's happened so far? So far,...
This fall, vote for transit, our region’s public hospital, and smart investment of state funds
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for three important ballot measures on this November's ballot: City of Seattle Proposition 1, which would fund...
Chamber endorses Yes on 8212 Campaign
This November, Washington state voters will weigh in on SJR 8212, a ballot measure that has major implications for the solvency of our public long-term care insurance program. As a...
Seattle City Hall Update: Mayor releases budget, Council holds first public hearing Tuesday
On September 29, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan gave her annual Budget Address where she unveiled her proposal for the City of Seattle's 2021 budget. While the overall budget is roughly...
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Chamber celebrates 138th anniversary at its Annual Meeting
On September 24, business and civic leaders from across our region gathered virtually to celebrate the start of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's 138th year. Our theme,...
Together, we can support our community
The coronavirus continues to heavily affect our region, but we will get through this together. Below are recommendations of organizations that are deploying resources quickly into our...
Start of fall marks a new year for the Seattle Metro Chamber
Hello Seattle Metro Chamber members, This has been a year unlike any other. As we launch into fall, the back-to-school logistics, unique football season, wildfires, protests and...
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Applications now open for the Federal CARES Act Small Business Emergency Grant
Your business may be eligible to receive grant awards of $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 from the Federal CARES Act Small Business Emergency Grant Program. The Seattle Metro Chamber, which...
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Reflecting on our 2020 Elevate NW Conference
At our virtual 2020 Elevate NW Conference, we brought together speakers on a variety of different topics aimed at the growth and success of small businesses in the Seattle metro...
138th Chamber Annual Meeting Feature: Advanced Professionals
Explore how we, as a community, are rising to the occasion and reimagining a more inclusive economic future for our region at our 138th Chamber Annual Meeting, Sep. 24. Below is an...
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