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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 Prop 1 this November to: Double high‑quality early learning and childcare Enhance...
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 Report reveal a challenging economic landscape. Slowing job growth, declining tax...
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 changes to a myriad of existing state taxes, including ESSB 5814, which expanded the...
Statewide Budget Survey 2025
Together, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable commissioned a poll to better...
Rent Control Moves Forward Quickly + What’s Happening with the State Budget
Legislative Report Week three in Olympia was full of legislation moving quickly through the process with executive sessions. The first handful of bills were brought to the House floor...
End of Small Biz PFML Exemption, Unemployment for Employees on Strike + More
Legislative Report In week two of the state legislative session, the legislature held public hearings on several high-profile pieces of legislation including policies on firearms,...
Unemployment Benefits for Employees on Strike, Rent Control & More in Week 1
Legislative Report The state legislature kicked off its 2025 legislative session on Jan. 13. Last week policy committee chairs brought new members up to speed by hosting several work...
2025 Session Kicks Off With $12 Billion+ Budget Deficit
Session Preview The 105-day legislation session and first half of the biennial budget cycle begins today, Monday January 13, 2025. The legislature will pass the state’s Operating,...
Welcome to The Index
The Index is the Seattle Metro Chamber’s research project to surface what voters believe so that debates on key issues unfold in a way that more accurately reflects how voters and our...
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Make a New Connection: Your Guide to the Chamber’s 2025 Signature Events: Member Appreciation, 143rd Annual Meeting, Regional Leadership Conference, and Public Officials Reception
Engage with the Chamber community at our 2025 Member Appreciation, 143rd Annual Meeting, Regional Leadership Conference, and Public Officials Reception.
Member Feature: Pure Green
Today's featured member, Alicia Anderson Pieri, franchise owner of Pure Green Downtown Seattle, says she is thrilled to have the first location of Pure Green in Seattle, which will be...
RFP is Open: WA Small Biz Megaevent Playbook
Curious about how to get involved with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Seattle? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you! Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce launched a...
Member Feature: Dynamic and Innovative Research Solutions
Today's featured member, Dr. Gillian Marshall, owner and principal of Dynamic and Innovative Research Solutions, says her company is a social and behavioral science research and...
Member Feature: Natalie Quick Consulting
Today's featured member, Natalie Quick, President and CEO of Natalie Quick Consulting, says her public affairs company focuses on solving problems for you. Tell us about your business...
Closing May 31 – Apply to Comcast RISE today
Comcast RISE – Elevating small businesses is back in King County and more small businesses are applying each day. Key Dates Application Window: May 1-31, 2025 Recipients...
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